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Shortly before the launch of the Apple Card, the general terms and conditions appeared on the official Goldman Sachs website - according to these, there are some restrictions on the freedom of purchase.
Earlier this week, Tim Cook announced the launch of the Apple Card in the context of the quarterly figures release. August confirmed. Apple's CEO did not give a specific launch date. Now the Apple Card terms and conditions have appeared on the official Goldman Sachs website - these reveal certain restrictions that not every potential customer may like. Some of the information was already known in advance - this was made possible by numerous leaks. But of course there are more details. A valid Apple ID is required to issue the credit card - this must also have two-factor authentication. Illegal activities are of course prohibited with Apple's credit card.
About purchase bans and modified devices
According to the terms and conditions, the purchase of cryptocurrencies is expressly prohibited - in the event of a violation, the Apple Card can be blocked and withdrawn. In addition to cryptocurrencies, however, purchases in the gambling segment are also not permitted - this includes casino chips, betting or lottery tickets and more. Such a ban is not new - Apple and Goldman Sachs are following large American banks that introduced such a rule last year. Nevertheless, not every customer is likely to like this - a reason to say no to the Apple Card. In addition to the purchase ban, the use of the Apple Card on jailbroken devices is also strictly prohibited - Goldman Sachs reserves the right to withdraw the card in the event of a violation. It states:
"If you make unauthorized modifications to your Permitted Device, such as disabling any hardware or software controls (e.g., through a process sometimes referred to as "jailbreaking"), your Permitted Device may no longer be authorized to access or manage your Account. You acknowledge that the use of a modified Device in connection with your Account is expressly prohibited, is a violation of this Agreement, and could result in our suspension of your access or termination of your Account, as well as the denial or limitation of any other remedies available to us under this Agreement."
Daily Cash
In addition to the usage rules, the bonus program in the form of Daily Cash is also explicitly explained. The bonuses collected are credited daily and booked directly to the card. Apple Card users receive around two percent on every payment made with Apple Pay. Purchases from Apple itself, including Apple Stores, iTunes and the App Store, are rewarded with a three percent bonus. All other purchasing activities are remunerated with around one percent. For those who are interested in further details on how the Apple Card works, it is definitely worth taking a look at the general terms and conditions - which can be found on the Goldman Sachs websiteAlternatively, you can visit our Summary You can find many more details about the Apple Card. The Apple Card will only be available in the USA when it is launched - it is still unknown when Cupertino's credit card will debut in international markets. Apple AirPods with wireless charging case on special offer on Amazon – only for a limited time
