Swapping Sub-account email for Main account email ...

Hi,
Some years ago when we first set up BT broadband my son entered the details online and set his email address as the primary account. He's now moving on and I'd like to update this to have my email (currently a sub-account) as the main account email. How can this be done? Any guidance greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
David
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