To download shared content, your family must have a valid payment method

I'm trying to share movies bought on my account with my son and keep receiving the message "to download shared content, your family must have a valid payment method". I already have a credit card linked to my account. Help?

Hi Mel3b,
I'm sorry to hear you are having these issues with Family Sharing. If you are getting the "valid payment" alert message when you alreadyt have a credit card on file, you may want to try re-entering the card details on the account, even if you know they are currently correct. You may find the following article helpful:
Family purchases and payments - Apple Support
Regards,
- Brenden

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