Family sharing payment method

hi,
How can I use my iTunes money from my account, if I am on a Family Sharing? Every time I try to buy a song, it wants to charge my credit card... And I want to use my money, not my credit card.

Hi Oscar.alfonso17,
Purchases made by members of a Family Sharing group are billed to the credit card assigned to that account unless the purchaser has credit for the store, typically in the form of store credit or gift cards. See this article -
Family purchases and payments - Apple Support
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
Best,
Brett L

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Using Family Sharing without sharing payment method

I love the family sharing feature. My yougest daughter is in the family sharing group. I want my oldest daughter to be in it to, to use the shared photo group, and the calander and the location sharing. However, I don't want her to buy things using my credit card.
Is there a way to have someone in the family group that does not share your payment method?

Anyone?

Problem with iTunes family sharing payment & app licenses

Hiya,
We're using iTunes family sharing with my wife since iOS8, on our iPhones (4S & 5, both with latest iOS). My account is the "Organizer" and my wife has Parental access (so she can use the same payment method, my credit card).
There are a couple of shared apps we use - I purchased them originally and they are available for her to use via family sharing. Apart from the early days' hiccups with iOS8, we had no issues with this setup, that is, until yesterday. All of a sudden, when trying to access the shared apps, she started to get error messages like "this app is no longer shared with you" and the like.
We tried the following to no avail:
- deleting & re-installing the shared apps
- leaving & re-joining family sharing with her account
- updating the payment method that is attached to my account (effectively my credit card)
When trying to update my payment method, it seemed weird that:
- Apple was asking for the security code of my card (that is OK so far), and when I input that...
- ...Apple stated my card is expired (which is simply not true, it's still more than a year until expiry)
And on top of that I couldn't update nor delete nor add any other payment method, at least on iOS (haven't tried desktop iTunes yet).
By the way, I did a test purchase on my account, and it worked perfectly, so it seems that my card is OK as long as my account is initiating the purchase.
Questions are:
- how can I fix the family sharing issue?
- what's wrong with the payment method checking?
Cheers
Tamas

There are a few reasons why that would be the case. Any apps that you may have purchased and then transfered to her device would need your account information in order to update. Thats why when you go to update it brings up your id. Also make sure to check under settings that she is signed in on the device to her account not yours. You can check this from settings<store<view accout or sign in/out.
Any app you purchased is tied to the account it was purchased on, no matter if it is stored in an itunes library on a computer, a free app or free update.

Family Sharing Payments problem

It appears that Family Sharing will ONLY accept a credit card as payment method.
I live in one country and have my bank and CC in another. This won't work in iTunes.
In my country of residence I make use of an Apple approved third party payment provider, but this is not accepted by the new function "Family Sharing"..
In this case Family Sharing does not work for me.. ;-(

I didn't have that problem and I don't know how to explain that BUT to overcome that problem and put family sharing to work use the alternative method.
When you are asked to ad a famil member you can send invitation or you can ask him/her to write password directly in your device. Try this last one and lt me know, it worked fine for me

Family Sharing - Payments

HI, id like to ask about Family Sharing and the payment method.
IN the settings window where i can send an invite to my sister for example, it shows my credit card under "payment method", and right beneath it it'll say "purchases initiated by family members will be billed to this payment method".
Does this mean that if invite mu sister into Family Sharing, and she decides to puchase an app, it will be billed to my CC but not to her own? If it will show her own CC as well, will she be able to choose between the two?
Basically what Im trying to accomplish is that each of us will pay from our own CCs for the stuff we want for ourselves but at the same time both of us could use each other's purchases.
Thanks in advance for clearing this up for me

I guess by that Apple made it "less attractive" for people to add any random people to their sharing plan. But even in a family i find it to be very odd using just one credit card, as usually both parents or their grown kids would have a user account rather all of them hooked to their personal credit cards. I dont see why this would make sense tho. Why not log in with the same user account on all devices and therefor use one credit card. Basically thats exactly what Family Sharing is then, nothing but one account for all, just disguised in a different and prettier name - "Family Sharing".
Thanks for helping me clear it up.
Cheers

I am trying to create an apple ID for a child but I can't find where to change my shared payment info on my iPad

I have an iPad Air IOS 8.1.2 and I am trying to create an apple ID for a child but I am unable to find how to change the "shared payment method" when I go into my account settings it does have my Credit card but in settings under iCloud > family > shared payment method it still have my debit card. How/where can I update this card to mt credit card instead of my debit card?

Hi azbaby2000,
If you need to change the payment method associated with your Apple ID, use the steps in this article -
Change or remove your payment information from your iTunes Store account (Apple ID) - Apple Support
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
Best,
Brett L

Can I have multiple payment methods on my Family Sharing account?

My family and I all just joined the Apple community, and we set up a family sharing account. However, everyone in our family sharing account would like to use our own methods of payment, (like myself, my dad, etc). Can we do this?

Hello steevo_711,
After reviewing your post, I have located an article that can help in this situation. It contains helpful advice concerning Family Sharing payments. There can be only one payment method which is associated with the family organizer:
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.
Making purchases
After you set up your family, any time a family member initiates a new purchase it will be billed directly to your account unless that family member has gift or store credit. First, their store credit will be used to pay the partial or total bill. The remainder will bill to the family organizer. As the family organizer, any receipts generated by the transaction will be sent to you. Learn more about how iTunes Store purchases are billed.
Once paid for, a purchased item is added to the account of the family member who initiated the purchase. In other words, the content belongs to them, much as it would if you were buying them a book or a DVD. If Family Sharing is ever disabled, each member will keep the purchases they initiated, even though they were paid for by the family organizer.
Thank you for contributing to Apple Support Communities.
Cheers,
BobbyD

HT201079 Am i able to use a different payment method if i am in family sharing?

I am in a family sharing group through iTunes store and app store. I do not want to charge the shared payment method, but instead pay with my own payment method. Am I able to do so? If so, How?

mcdonald1943 wrote:
I am in a family sharing group through iTunes store and app store. I do not want to charge the shared payment method, but instead pay with my own payment method. Am I able to do so? If so, How?
McDonald,
Yes. If you are not the Family Organizer, just put some credit on your own account by redeeming a gift card. Then purchases made by you will be charged against your credit rather than to the Organizer's credit card.

Family sharing members unable to use payment method

I have set up family sharing and I am the organizer. My credit card shows as the "shared payment method." I have invited other family members who have accepted. But when they go to make an app purchase, the device asks them to put in their payment information. They do not have any payment information in their apple ID profile, but I they SHOULD be able to use my credit card. Why does it keep asking the for payment/credit card information rather than just charge my card? Thank you

birdseye - I can see you were able to make that upgrade just this morning. Hopefully you're back enjoying your Premium already.
seatuttle - You should be able to change your country settings to the US with either a credit card or with your PayPal details.
When you go to your subscription page you should see a link that reads: "If you intend to use a payment method from a different country you need to change your country".
If you're not seeing this option to upgrade from another launch country let us know. Attaching a screenshot of your subscription page would be a great help.

Can members of a family group use their own credit card or payment method other than the Family Organizer's credit card?

In Family Sharing, is the Family Organizer's credit card the only method of payment for all family members? Or can family members also pay with their own credit card?

Hello Trisa295,
Family sharing payments are all managed by the Organizer, and only the billing information on that account can be used to pay for an iTunes purchase. Take a look at this info from the following article:
Family purchases and payments
With Family Sharing, one adult in the family—the family organizer—agrees to pay for any iTunes, iBooks, and App Store purchases that other family members initiate while they're part of the family group. This also includes ongoing subscription purchases initiated by family members, such as iCloud storage, iTunes Match, and Newsstand subscriptions.
If the members of the Family have credits or have iTunes Gift cards redeemed, that balance gets used first so an option you all have is to apply iTunes credit in some way to these member accounts:
After you set up your family, any time a family member initiates a new purchase it will be billed directly to your account unless that family member has gift or store credit. First, their store credit will be used to pay the partial or total bill. The remainder will bill to the family organizer's card.
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
Cheers,
Sterling

I'm part of a family sharing group. How do I use my iTunes balance to purchase apps?

I'm part of a family sharing group, but I have a balance on my iTunes account. How do I use that balance to pay for apps, instead of using the organizers shared payment method?

808LakerFan wrote:
I'm part of a family sharing group, but I have a balance on my iTunes account. How do I use that balance to pay for apps, instead of using the organizers shared payment method?
Laker Fan,
It should be doing it that way. See below for the official Apple description. If it is not working as stated, contact iTunes Customer Service.
Family purchases and payments
After you set up your family, any time a family member initiates a new purchase it will be billed directly to your account unless that family member has gift or store credit. First, their store credit will be used to pay the partial or total bill. The remainder will bill to the family organizer's card.

Family Sharing is setup but spouse can't make purchases

I've setup Family Sharing under my account and added my wife and daughter. My daughter's account works perfectly - if she tries to purchase anything it prompts her to ask for it, I get the notification, etc.
When my wife tries to purchase anything it starts the process but then tells her she needs to enter payment information (credit card) for her account. I've checked her device and it shows under iCloud that it knows her account is part of a Family Sharing. It even shows the correct information under "Shared Payment Method".
Why is she unable to make purchases that get charged through my account?

pritchey wrote:
Not sure if this matters or not - she does *not* have anything entered under her account for payment information (current selection is 'None'). Not sure if something has to be entered - and is then ignored if the account is set for Family Sharing - or not.
That may be the issue. I would try adding a credit card rather than choosing None.

Using Apple ID Balance with Family Sharing Enabled

I currently have 4 Apple accounts setup within my Family Sharing settings. All four are setup to use a shared payment method from my account. My primary account has a balance, yet any purchase made from a family member only uses the credit card. Only purchases I make deduct from my balance. Is there a way to have the shared family devices pull from the primary account's balance first before charging the credit card?

Hello MattPanton,
Lets see if we can isolate the issues with Family Sharing. Lets start with the Contacts issue. Now with Family Sharing, Contacts is something that is not part of what can be shared. You would be looking at things like purchases, calendars and the Find My iPhone features. So as far seeing the wrong contacts, check to make sure that your account is not signed in anywhere on her devices. To answer your other question about how to obtain someone else’s purchases you would need to navigate to the appropriate store, like iTunes and App stores, and navigate to the purchases area and you should see the option of the other person to see what you can download to your device. Take a look at the articles below and let me know if you need any thing else or further assistance.
Family Sharing
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201060
iCloud: Change iCloud feature settings
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH2613
Sharing purchased content with Family Sharing
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201085
Regards,
-Norm G.

Leaving family sharing

Anyone know how to turn off family sharing in iOS 8 or remove a family member or remove the shared payment method?
I have done google searches and found nothing about how to leave family sharing, just that you can.
Thanks

OK, I feel dumb.
Stop family sharing:
Settings> iCloud>
Tap the Family icon
Tap the organizer
Tap "Stop Family Sharing"
To Leave Family Sharing:
Stop family sharing:
Settings> iCloud>
Tap the Family icon
Tap your name
Tap "Leave Family Sharing"
Hope this helps everyone else!

Family Sharing, Ask to buy and iTunes cards

my son got a iTunes Gift card for christmas. Is it possible to add the gift card to his Apple account, but still have the Family Sharing Ask to Buy feature work? Or will he get to make purchases without the Ask to Buy feature working?

Hey there jccamp95,
Your son will be able to redeem the iTunes Gift Card and it will apply to his Apple ID in the iTunes Store. Take a look at this info from the following article about Family Sharing payments and billing:
Family purchases and payments
After you set up your family, any time a family member initiates a new purchase it will be billed directly to your account unless that family member has gift or store credit. First, their store credit will be used to pay the partial or total bill. The remainder will bill to the family organizer's card. As the family organizer, any receipts generated by the transaction will be sent to you. Learn more about how iTunes Store purchases are billed.
Once paid for, a purchased item is added to the account of the family member who initiated the purchase. In other words, the content belongs to them, much as it would if you were buying them a book or a DVD. If Family Sharing is ever disabled, each member will keep the purchases they initiated, even though they were paid for by the family organizer.
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
Cheers,
Sterling

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