Can a Child Use Apple Wallet? Understanding Family Sharing

Learn if children can add cards to Apple Wallet and how Family Sharing works.

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No, a child cannot add a card to Apple Wallet. Apple Wallet requires users to have their own Apple ID and be part of Apple’s Family Sharing if they are under 13. Parents or guardians can add their payment methods to support children’s purchases within Family Sharing.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can kids use Apple Wallet? No, children under 13 cannot add cards to Apple Wallet because they need their own Apple ID and must be part of Family Sharing.
  2. How can parents manage payments for children in Apple Wallet? Parents can add their payment methods to their Apple ID and manage purchases for children through Family Sharing.
  3. What is the age requirement for using Apple Wallet? Users must be at least 13 years old to create their own Apple ID and use Apple Wallet independently.
  4. What is Family Sharing in Apple? Family Sharing lets families share purchases, subscriptions, and permissions in apps while allowing parental controls for children.