Apple Retail iPhone 5s Cash Accepted?

[SluGuru]

Does anyone know if Apple Retail will accept cash for the latest iPhone?

The last purchase I attempted to make at Apple retail with my debit card was denied even though I had more than enough in that account to cover it. I would hate to wait in line for hours and have to deal with the same thing.

Also, has anyone else had a debit card declined at the Apple Store even though the card worked elsewhere and had plenty of cash? Any tips on getting it to work properly? I've never had it declined anywhere else for any reason. I would rather use this if I could get it to work.

 

[importraverxx]

Does anyone know if Apple Retail will accept cash for the latest iPhone?

The last purchase I attempted to make at Apple retail with my debit card was denied even though I had more than enough in that account to cover it. I would hate to wait in line for hours and have to deal with the same thing.

Also, has anyone else had a debit card declined at the Apple Store even though the card worked elsewhere and had plenty of cash? Any tips on getting it to work properly? I've never had it declined anywhere else for any reason. I would rather use this if I could get it to work.

Yes, it will be no problem. I paid for my Retina Macbook Pro in all cash before.. almost 2200.

 

[12vElectronics]

Serious question? Of course they'll accept cash. That being said, I never understood people that only have 1 card.

 

[aristobrat]

Also, has anyone else had a debit card declined at the Apple Store even though the card worked elsewhere and had plenty of cash? Any tips on getting it to work properly? I've never had it declined anywhere else for any reason. I would rather use this if I could get it to work.

At the Apple Store I worked at, Navy Federal Credit Union debit cards would almost always decline for large ($500+) debit purchases. It was some sort of fraud prevention that Navy Federal does. Customers would have to call Navy Fed, talk to someone, and then it'd work a minute or two later.

Call your bank first and see if they have a policy like that, and what they can setup for you so you're not declined.

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Serious question? Of course they'll accept cash. That being said, I never understood people that only have 1 card.

FWIW, until a year or two ago, Apple would NOT accept cash for iPhone/iPad purchases.

Then this happened, and it changed the next iPhone launch:
http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?section=news/7_on_your_side&id=7447037

 

[SluGuru]

Any help is appreciated.

 

[WhiteIphone5]

Any help is appreciated.

Yes dude. Money is money.

 

[Duke&tank]

I just buy an apple gift card for the price of the iPhone.

 

[iphonehype]

Yep paid cash for 2 x 4S's
iPhone 4 declined all my credit and debit cards. Quick phone to the bank whilst the advisor was serving someone else solved the issue! Literally 5 mins for the whole process.

 

[SluGuru]

Yes dude. Money is money.

That makes two people now in this thread. Not sure what the issue is here but Apple has restricted past iPhone and iPad to credit/debit only. If you have no knowledge of a topic stop cluttering up the board with your ignorance.

 

[billycuth]

That makes two people now in this thread. Not sure what the issue is here but Apple has restricted past iPhone and iPad to credit/debit only. If you have no knowledge of a topic stop cluttering up the board with your ignorance.

No need to be rude dude. You could just, you know ask the company that's selling the thing, instead of asking for speculation here.

 

[WhiteIphone5]

That makes two people now in this thread. Not sure what the issue is here but Apple has restricted past iPhone and iPad to credit/debit only. If you have no knowledge of a topic stop cluttering up the board with your ignorance.

LOL. Okay... Why didn't you ask Apple first? I'm sure a quick 1800-Apple would answer the question so you don't have to wait for replies. Smart guy.

Try to appreciate responses you get ok? ****tard

 

[rockyroad55]

I've had some instances where on launch day, iPhones could not be paid with cash. No idea why. Loophole? Use your cash to buy Apple gift cards for the exact amount and use that as purchase.

 

[slippery-pete]

You could always try using food stamps.