I prefer shopping at my nearby Walmart when they have the item I want.
I find that Walmart usually cost less and I order online for pickup.
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Apple Cards Not Currently Working as Amazon Payment Methods Due to 'Technical Issue'
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I prefer shopping at my nearby Walmart when they have the item I want.
I find that Walmart usually cost less and I order online for pickup.
So, I have to wonder. Are the terminal fees for Apple Cards higher, on average, than other cards?
If so, maybe Amazon doesn't want to accept it for this reason? I had multiple cards on my Amazon account; the Apple Card vanished leaving my other card (a VISA). If there are a lot of other customers like me, this move could save Amazon money if people just decide to not add the card back in.
A shady move for sure, and another reason to move away from Amazon, but it's a possible explanation.
If so, maybe Amazon doesn't want to accept it for this reason? I had multiple cards on my Amazon account; the Apple Card vanished leaving my other card (a VISA). If there are a lot of other customers like me, this move could save Amazon money if people just decide to not add the card back in.
A shady move for sure, and another reason to move away from Amazon, but it's a possible explanation.
The same here; I don't even carry my physical Apple Card. If a store doesn't accept Apple Pay, I'll just use my other card which gives me 1.5% cash back.
Funny you say this too; I only added Apple Card to Amazon to test it! I wanted to make sure paying using the numbers provided in the wallet app worked. It did, but I never bothered to change back to my other card which gives me the 1.5%. I guess Amazon helped me out by making that change for me.
No. If anything they’re lower because the CB on Amazon is only 1%.
If it was about interchange fees Amazon would remove Chase Sapphire Reserve-level cards.
This is just a very strange thing for a merchant to do. I don’t think it’s legal given it’s just a MasterCard and MasterCard’s terms say you have to take all MasterCards if you advertise acceptance.
It is likely that either in Amazon’s merchant account for processing payments, in their code, or in their configuration, that someone has removed or blocked the BIN range for all Apple Cards (The 51XX XX portion of the card number).
Either way I doubt that any of us will get an answer as to where it was, but it should hopefully be a simple enough fix.
Either way I doubt that any of us will get an answer as to where it was, but it should hopefully be a simple enough fix.
Irony. Amazon's store so Amazon's rules. Apple gets to force people to use apples payment system with IAP and iOS app store.
I have looked at ApplePay and the Amazon card, but neither have wowed me enough to switch from Amex. Besides, I already get stacks of rewards for shopping at Amazon with Amex.
I've really cut down on my Amazon usage. Amazon need to clear up their store and sellers, the amount of fake or incorrect junk being sold is outrageous. Also the review system is so obviously being rigged.
I've been doing a lot more buying direct from the companies themselves, I'm surprised by how many over similar pricing and extra warranty etc.
I've been doing a lot more buying direct from the companies themselves, I'm surprised by how many over similar pricing and extra warranty etc.
Apple forces you to use their checkout system just like Amazon does. You still get to pick your card of choice.
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They already have one.
The same here; I don't even carry my physical Apple Card. If a store doesn't accept Apple Pay, I'll just use my other card which gives me 1.5% cash back.
Funny you say this too; I only added Apple Card to Amazon to test it! I wanted to make sure paying using the numbers provided in the wallet app worked. It did, but I never bothered to change back to my other card which gives me the 1.5%. I guess Amazon helped me out by making that change for me.
Eh, I get it. My main credit card with great benefits is an AMEX, but some places don't accept AMEX. The physical Apple Card is my backup card. It's one less vector for compromise if my wallet ever got stolen. People downplay the advantage of the numberless card, but it's a very, very valuable aspect of the Apple Card, even if the cash back and rewards aren't Chase Sapphire-level.
Have you tried ReviewMeta.com? They have a plugin that fitters out fake reviews based a whole bunch of factors. Combined with Keepa I almost never have an issue.
I like my Amex too, but if Apple improved their card in a few areas and including an option for a joint card for couples it could sway my wife and I to ditch the Amex Platinum - we've not been doing our regular traveling between the US and Europe so it's usefulness has dropped. Also getting more interested in using Revolut.
Amex is the only card I carry. They have had contactless payment for more than 20 years, and I have never once had an issue with them.
Whether or not better options exist is immaterial. What is material is the option that several people chose is no longer available.
That can't be mitigated by simply stating "ya shoulda got this card".
It's like someone telling you, "Aw man, My LG C Series is down and I really wanted to watch The Bachelor: Featuring Big Brother All Stars on Redemption Island! Ding! Dang! Darn!" Then you come back with, "Duuuuuuuuude, you shoulda got a TCL 6 Series. It's cheaper." [derp] I'm mostly just funnin' ya, but you get the point.
"Better option" is also subjective. There's more to credit cards than just cash back percentage. APR. Annual fees. Total perk package, etc. How does a new card affect your FICO score? Your debt/income ratio? Amazon purchase frequency justify a new card? I could go on. A multitude of factors should be considered before pulling the trigger on a new credit card. Cash back is but one factor.
There are always better options for pretty much everything. What you're missing is the fact that those "better options" aren't always the best option for everyone. Blanket statements rarely cover the entire bed. - Granny Mustang.
My travel has decreased too, so I get that, but I would need them to offer the extended warranty. Also, have you ever called Amex for something? Their customer support is amazing.
Exactly. Apple Card at Apple to get the 3%. Amazon at Amazon to get the 5%. Target Redcard at Target for 5%. Bank of American Premium Rewards for 2.625% everywhere else. (And then there are some others like Discover and Citi that have specials for things like gas or groceries sometimes).
Obviously it should work anywhere Mastercard does, but there re better options.
Yawn. I get 3% on quite a bit. Amazon is cheap, only 1%. You do realize that you simply won’t get rich on any cash back card? It’s diminimous
I just checked my account. My AC is gone and I am unable to view invoices for past purchases. This looks like an Amazon glitch.