Apple Cash Family lets you set up Apple Cash for anyone in your family under age 18. So you can easily and securely send money for allowance, shopping, or just because — in Messages or Wallet. 1 And with recurring payments, allowances are delivered to the kids automatically on a schedule you set.
Apple Cash Family now has recurring payments, so sending the kids an allowance has never been easier. In just a few taps, select an amount and it'll be delivered automatically on the schedule you set.
Open 
Settings and tap your name.
Tap 
Family Sharing.
Tap 
and follow the onscreen instructions.
Lastly, tap 
Apple Cash to set up Apple Cash Family.
Once you set up Apple Cash for your child, sending them money is easy. First add a debit card in Wallet, then start a text with your child in Messages. Tap Cash to send any amount you want. The money goes to their Apple Cash card in Wallet, ready to spend right away.
Send the kids their allowance without them having to ask.
Simply set up a recurring payment for allowance in either Messages or Wallet. Then, manage it in the Wallet App. Feel free to make it fun with an emoji, or give 'em some kudos.
Thanks to advanced security technologies like Face ID and Touch ID, no one but your child can use their Apple Cash. Plus, their transaction history and spending habits stay in the family — they aren’t shared or sold to third parties for marketing or advertising.
Keep an eye on the kids’ cash flow — all from your iPhone. Apple Cash Family lets you view your child’s balance and activity at any time. Plus, you can apply certain restrictions to their account.
Notifications can alert you when your child makes a purchase or sends money to someone.
Transactions view shows you all the Apple Cash transactions your child makes.
Account management features let you choose who your child can send money to, and you can lock their Apple Cash if needed.
Your Apple Cash card lives in the Wallet app on your iPhone and Apple Watch or in Settings on your iPad. And you use it with Apple Pay. So when you see this symbol 
online, in‑store, or in apps, your Apple Cash is good to use.
Low funds are no fun. Refill your account with just a few taps. Open a text and tap 
, enter an amount, then tap Request. Or you can open your Apple Cash card in Wallet and tap Request there. Whatever’s easiest for you. Crossing your fingers is completely optional.
Use your Apple Cash to send money to someone, as long as they have an iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch. It’s as easy as starting a text and tapping in Messages or opening Wallet and tapping Send.
Still have questions about Apple Cash Family?
