Can I use a debit card to set up family sharing?

When setting up my family sharing it will not let me a create Apple id for a child under 13. It says that I have a debit card and to add a credit card. I don't use credit cards. If this is only for age verification why would it matter? I tried both of our cards on different accounts and still no luck. On my bank account it shows up as pending $1 each time I try. I called Apple support and they didn't know a way around it. I asked if a prepaid Visa would work. They thought it should. I bought one and tried it but no help. To set it up they require my birthday, social security#, address, phone number. With all that it should of verified my age. I really wanted to use the family sharing feature since I updated all our iPads to os8 with the newest update. They were all under my Apple id before. My bank suggested adding MasterCard secure, so I did but that didn't help. Any suggestions other than get a credit card.

Here are the accepted forms of payment for your Apple ID. There are alternatives to using a credit card. Many people use an iTunes gift card. You can purchase one almost anywhere.
Credit cards
Content codes
Store credit, including iTunes Store Gift Cards, Gift Certificates, and Allowances
ClickandBuy
PayEase
PayPal
UnionPay (requires SMS PIN for setup)
Payment methods you can use in the iTunes Store, Mac App Store, App Store, and iBooks Store - Apple Support

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Why can't I use an iTunes card to set up Family Sharing?

I am not at all happy that the new Family Sharing feature will not let me use an iTunes gift card and will only work if I use a credit card. Since the beginning of 2014, I just discovered iTunes charged my credit card with $1,500 erroneously. While this has been resolved in my favor, we decided to not put a credit card on our iTunes account and just use gift cards. I was delighted to discover family sharing since I have two small children, but was dismayed to find out I cannot set it up with my gift card. FIX THIS, APPLE!

First of all, we are fellow Apple users, not Apple.
second, you have options to limit family purchases, including in App by turning on the permissions function.
last, you can still add gift cards and iTunes will use those before charging a credit OR DEBIT card, see below....
Setting up Family Sharing
When you set up Family Sharing, you'll be asked to confirm that you agree to pay for purchases initiated by the family members you invite and that you have a valid payment method on file. Valid payment methods for setting up Family Sharing include credit cards and debit cards. You can change the billing method on file in your account at any time in your iTunes & App Store account settings.

HT201359 can i use visa debit card for my purchase at App Store

can i use visa debit card for my purchase at App Store

See this discussion...
https://discussions.apple.com/message/18501225#18501225
Old_Monk wrote:
can i use visa debit card for my purchase at App Store
Accepted forms of payment
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5552
To Contact iTunes Customer Service and request assistance
Use this Link > Apple Support iTunes Store Contact

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Can I use iTunes gift cards to set up cellular data

No cellular data depends on The carrier, not Apple. Gift cards are only for iTunes and AppStore purchases and in app purchases.

Can i use the debit card details for payment in the itunes store

can i use the debit card details for payment in the itunes store

Debit cards are no longer accepted in the iTunes Store, it seems. The current valid payment methods are listed here:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5552
You can try contacting the iTunes Store and asking if there is any way to use your card, but they probably will tell you that it's not possible.
http://www.apple.com/emea/support/itunes/contact.html
Using a debit card in any online service where it stores your card is a bad idea in any case since if someone gains access to your account in the service, they can quickly drain your bank account. Credit cards limit your liability, as do prepaid iTunes cards.
Regards.

Can i use my debit card to purchase app from app store

Can i use my debit card to purchase app from app store

Hi Atluri Siri
Debit cards are fully accepted to buy any type of content in Apple.
Anyway, you can read this for more information : http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5552
Regards,

I can't use my debit Card with my Apple ID.

Help Me Please. i can't use my debit card pay for iTunes store
"This credit card cannot be used with iTunes Store. Please use another credit card."
if you lock my debit card please unlock if you can. thank you
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The debit card must be the type of debit card that can also be used as a credit card and contains one of the logos listed in that article (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, etc.). Otherwise, that would be correct.
Having familiarity with the message the OP is receiving, he/she can contact the iTunes Store directly to inquire about why the message is being received, and they may be able to provide some clarification on what is going on. In the meantime, a different card that has one of those logos that is applicable for their country of residence will have to be used.
If the message says something alone the lines of "your credit card was declined," it would be an issue that would have to be resolved by the financial institution instead.

How do you get around needing a credit card for setting up family sharing?

How do you get around needing a credit card for setting up family sharing?

khuerter wrote:
I appreciate the replies about needing to setup a credit card for agreeing to pay for purchases and letting someone else be the Family Organizer. The purpose of my question is to know if there is a way around apples requirement to have a valid payment method on file...we have money in our apple account (use iTunes gift cards) and I do not want to store my CC info at apple. It seems like very odd that money in your account would not be enough to setup Family Sharing.
Very frustrating and just about ready to get rid of all the 15 apple products we currently have.
Khuerter,
Having a credit card when you set up as Family Organizer is a legal requirement to prove that you are taking financial responsibility for the others on the account. As Gail noted, there is not a way around that.
Once the account is set up, the Family Organizer can remove the credit card and replace it by a debit card.

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Whether you can use a debit card depends upon what country that you are in, have you tried adding it to your account to see if it's accepted ? If not then are iTunes gift cards available in your country so that you can use them as your payment method - they are not available in all countries and they are country-specific, they can only be redeemed and used in their country of issue.

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I think it has to do with the way that you order thru ATT. When you order, they put a hold on your account for the purchase amount. In 3-5 days( for PNC) when PNC doesn't see the purchase go thru, they release the funds. ATT will take the money when your phone ships. If you go to the Apple store, they don't take a deposit. They put your name on the priority list and you only give your card when you pick your phone up.

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TS1702 can't use the debit card I usually use because the security code is wrong

I have used this debit card several times, but it just can't be used !!

Welcome to the Apple community.
Credit card security code or postcode issues.

HT3702 can you use a debit card with itunes?

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As far as I know debit cards are no longer accepted as a valid payment method - they are not listed on this page and there have been a number of posts recently about them being declined. Do you have a credit card that you could use instead ? They are generally considered safer when used on sites where the card details are stored. The card also needs to have been issued by a bank in your country and be registered to exactly the same name and address as you have on your iTunes account.

Debit card not accepted/ iTunes/ family sharing

I am trying to set up family sharing. I don't have a credit card and I use a debit card for my iTunes which isn't accepted.
Is there any other way I can prove I am the consenting adult to allow family sharing?

Not if you want to create child accounts, a credit card is required by law : Family Sharing and Apple IDs for kids - Apple Support
Before you begin, make sure that you're using a credit card as your iTunes Store and App Store payment method. To comply with child online privacy protection laws, you will use the CVV or security code from a valid credit card as part of providing your parental consent. If the card on file is a debit card or another payment method, you’ll be asked to provide a credit card before you can continue. After you create the child's Apple ID, you can change your payment method back to a debit card.

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I understand that debit cards are no longer accepted.
But Maestro have a credit card and that would probably be accepted. Go to App store > Store > Sign in > Go to Edit payment details ... and that will show you what credit cards are accepted in your country. Always assuming you already have an account, you could then edit your payment details to meet a change of card.

Can I use a debit card to set up family sharing?

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