HT201088: Set up Family Sharing

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SierraEcho

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Q: I am part of a family plan for which someone else is the organizer. However I would like to be able to make separate purchases with my own credit card independently from the family plan. How can I set this up?

I am part of a family plan for which another family member is the organizer and therefore responsible for all charges. However I'd like to be able to make independent purchases with my credit card iTunes account without the organizer being charged. iTunes won't allow me to edit my payment options. Is this even possible? Or would I have to leave the family plan all together?

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Posted on Oct 21, 2016 12:01 PM

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King_Penguin Oct 21, 2016 12:04 PM in response to SierraEcho
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Oct 21, 2016 12:04 PM in response to SierraEcho

You will have to leave the family share if you want to use your own credit card - in family share members (but not the organiser) can use a balance on their account, otherwise the organiser's card will be charged
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SierraEcho Oct 21, 2016 12:11 PM in response to King_Penguin
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Oct 21, 2016 12:11 PM in response to King_Penguin

Thanks for the quick response. What if I purchase an iTunes gift card (at an outlet store), would I be able to redeem those credits on my acct and still remain in the family plan?
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King_Penguin Oct 21, 2016 12:12 PM in response to SierraEcho
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Oct 21, 2016 12:12 PM in response to SierraEcho

Yes, if you have a balance on your account your purchases will use it - the organiser's card will only be charged if your balance doesn't cover a purchase (in which case only the extra amount be charged to their card)
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by SierraEcho,

SierraEcho Oct 21, 2016 12:34 PM in response to King_Penguin
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Oct 21, 2016 12:34 PM in response to King_Penguin

Great. Thank you!
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