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How long after applying and getting approved before the card is sent via FedEx or UPS?

I was approved last night but leaving for Norway on vacation next Thursday. Wondering if I have a shot at getting it before I leave.

Once shipped they will send an email with tracking information, right?

You will see tracking in your wallet under the Apple Card when it ships. I didn't receive an email.
 
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Well...that was certainly not worth the wait.

Got rejected. Never been rejected on any credit app since I’ve been in college...38 years ago!
 
How long after applying and getting approved before the card is sent via FedEx or UPS?

I was approved last night but leaving for Norway on vacation next Thursday. Wondering if I have a shot at getting it before I leave.

Once shipped they will send an email with tracking information, right?
I got approved on the 10th, but the card didn't ship out until the 13th. But that makes sense since the 10th was also a Saturday, so I figure they processed the request and made the card on the 12th. I'm supposed to receive it later today. I didn't receive any email from Apple, but UPS did send tracking information yesterday.
The only point of the Apple Card, as far as I can see, is that it's integrated into the Apple ecosystem. Without that, it would be just another credit card with features that aren't very impressive or competitive.
For some people, that might be a very enticing prospect. As someone who has a few credit cards with great rewards, I don't see myself using my Apple Card at all, but I am very impressed with its integration into iOS and the ease with which one can track their spending visually and in realtime.

I think you could make the same argument for the Apple Card as for the Apple Watch. There are a lot of snobs out there who would never wear an Apple Watch because it doesn't have the same horological pedigree as a real watch like an Audemars Piguet or Jaeger-LeCoultre, but what they fail to realize is that apart from residing on your wrist, the two serve very different functions. The Apple Watch is a fitness and communication device, while a watch is mostly a piece of jewelry.

And as such, the Apple Card isn't really for earning points or getting the regular benefits you'd expect from a traditional credit card, but instead a no-hassle payment option that just happens to use the same network as other credit cards.
 
Got mine in today. Disappointed that the activation screen didn’t pop up like my AirPods pop up. Other than that the card feels amazing. Definitely the nicest card and envelope I’ve ever received.
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Anyone still waiting for their invite after monday’s 48hr sign up with your Apple ID email?

Same here, I tried contacting Apple Care and it was a complete and utter waste of time. They could not even understand what I was trying to explain to them. It's all incredibly frustrating.
 
i haven't been notified by apple just yet, but i checked my UPS app and it says it's preparing to ship a package from AI. so obvi thats apple and my card. it says it'll be delivered this Monday.
 
The only point of the Apple Card, as far as I can see, is that it's integrated into the Apple ecosystem. Without that, it would be just another credit card with features that aren't very impressive or competitive.

I can add most credit cards to Apple Pay and be “integrated” as much as the Apple Card. Plus have a much better dedicated app from the provider. And with much better rewards and benefits. Don’t see the point of Apple Card. Apple failed to make it enticing to use imo except for subprime users.
 
Debt too high relative to income. But, based on my income and my debt, it doesn’t make any sense.
Did you pull your credit report and see if it’s wrong?
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I can add most credit cards to Apple Pay and be “integrated” as much as the Apple Card. Plus have a much better dedicated app from the provider. And with much better rewards and benefits. Don’t see the point of Apple Card. Apple failed to make it enticing to use imo except for subprime users.

To be fair, you cannot make any other credit card “integrated as much as the Apple Card.” Apple Card integration goes far beyond merely being another card in wallet.app.
 
Debt too high relative to income. But, based on my income and my debt, it doesn’t make any sense.
Mike, i had that too.. I figure you probably have a mortgage like i do.. i think is transunion fault... they look at the whole mortgage amount rather than the monthly payment. (I talked to transunion and came to that conclusion)
Do this.. sum all your debt from transunion.. and add 51% .. enter that amount in the apple card (debt+51%) into annual income.
 
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Did you pull your credit report and see if it’s wrong?
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To be fair, you cannot make any other credit card “integrated as much as the Apple Card.” Apple Card integration goes far beyond merely being another card in wallet.app.

Not in any significant way. Unless you mean apps and websites knowing you have an Apple Card. Or Apple spamming you with marketing messages. I don’t need that kind of integration.

https://thetapedrive.com/apple-card-onboarding.
Finally apps and websites will be able to check if you have an Apple Card on account but this can be turned off in the settings.
 
Not in any significant way. Unless you mean apps and websites knowing you have an Apple Card. Or Apple spamming you with marketing messages. I don’t need that kind of integration.

https://thetapedrive.com/apple-card-onboarding.
Finally apps and websites will be able to check if you have an Apple Card on account but this can be turned off in the settings.

You do realize the card is optional right? If you don’t want it don’t apply. Simple as that. No need to try to reason with us. Cause I personally don’t care why you don’t want the Apple Card.
 
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Not in any significant way. Unless you mean apps and websites knowing you have an Apple Card. Or Apple spamming you with marketing messages. I don’t need that kind of integration.

https://thetapedrive.com/apple-card-onboarding.
Finally apps and websites will be able to check if you have an Apple Card on account but this can be turned off in the settings.

paying and monitoring balances and stuff within the wallet
 
You will see tracking in your wallet under the Apple Card when it ships. I didn't receive an email.
I certainly didn’t get an email about my card being shipped. Applied Monday and card was shipped 2 day Air and I have requested a hold for pick up at my UPS CC and will be picking it up tonight after work.
 
Mike, i had that too.. I figure you probably have a mortgage like i do.. i think is transunion fault... they look at the whole mortgage amount rather than the monthly payment. (I talked to transunion and came to that conclusion)
Do this.. sum all your debt from transunion.. and add 51% .. enter that amount in the apple card (debt+51%) into annual income.

Interesting. I might try that.

Also, I tried another application and this time, the denial was for, “too many recent applications”. The paragraph after this then says to reattempt the application!

Called Apple and they have no idea why I would get this response. They are under the impression that there is no limit on how many times you can apply.
 
The only point of the Apple Card, as far as I can see, is that it's integrated into the Apple ecosystem. Without that, it would be just another credit card with features that aren't very impressive or competitive.
I don’t think that’s the only reason. Could be some combination of: unmatched security, privacy, no fees, 3% off Apple purchases, daily cash back, no foreign transaction surcharge, the app itself/purchase tracking, the seemingly good approval odds, especially with little or no credit (albeit with a low limit/high interest rate initially), or other reasons.
 
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Question about payment due date...

I got my card yesterday and made my first purchase today.

Says Nothing is due until September 30... ????

Why wouldn't the balance be Due August 31? I'm happy about that but just asking.
 
Question about payment due date...

I got my card yesterday and made my first purchase today.

Says Nothing is due until September 30... ????

Why wouldn't the balance be Due August 31? I'm happy about that but just asking.

Same for me, I'm guessing its because the public launch will be towards the end of the month, so everyone will have an end of September due date instead of people signing up end of August and having a due date already.
 
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Same for me, I'm guessing its because the public launch will be towards the end of the month, so everyone will have an end of September due date instead of people signing up end of August and having a due date already.
Ort do we get 45 days to pay?
 
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