Why Can't You Add Your Own Payment Method in Family Sharing?

Learn why adding a payment method in Family Sharing isn't possible and how to resolve payment issues.

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You can't add your own payment method in Family Sharing because the family organizer manages the payment method. To resolve this, ensure that the organizer updates the payment info or grants permission for other family members to add payment methods.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What can I do if I can't add a payment method in Family Sharing? You need to contact your family organizer to either update the payment info or grant you permission to add a method.
  2. Who is the family organizer in Family Sharing? The family organizer is the person who set up the Family Sharing group and controls payment methods and sharing settings.
  3. Can I have multiple payment methods in Family Sharing? No, only the family organizer can manage the payment method, and it cannot be changed by individual members.
  4. How do I become a family organizer? To become a family organizer, you must start a Family Sharing group and invite family members to join.

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