inking an active Apple Pay account to a child's Family Sharing plan

how do you link an active Apple Pay account to a family sharing plan instead?


Have a 12yo that was setup as an “adult” account but that has been fixed and now he is classified as a “child account”. When I go thru Family Sharing to setup Apple Pay for him, it says I can’t bc an Apple Pay account is already active…


[Re-Titled by Moderator]

Original Title: Apple Pay for kids

Posted on Nov 6, 2025 9:05 AM

Reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Posted on Nov 6, 2025 9:36 AM

Apple requires a minimum age of 13 for use of an electronic wallet (Apple Wallet app).


Changing an account from a child to adult or adult to child requires the assistance of Apple Support.


you’re in the US, please call  1-800-MY-APPLE, or outside the US, consult the support articles below. In Canada, call 1-800-263-3394.


Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support

3 replies
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Nov 6, 2025 9:36 AM in response to bongreen

Apple requires a minimum age of 13 for use of an electronic wallet (Apple Wallet app).


Changing an account from a child to adult or adult to child requires the assistance of Apple Support.


you’re in the US, please call  1-800-MY-APPLE, or outside the US, consult the support articles below. In Canada, call 1-800-263-3394.


Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support

inking an active Apple Pay account to a child's Family Sharing plan

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.