How to apply for Apple Card

Learn what you need to apply for Apple Card and add it to your devices. And learn what to do if your application is approved or declined.

About Apple Card

Apple Card is built for privacy and security, and a healthier financial life. And because Apple Card was designed for iPhone, your information lives in the Wallet app, making your Apple Card easy to manage. See if you're eligible.

If you apply online and don't add Apple Card to an eligible iPhone or iPad that you own, you can only use it to make eligible purchases online and in-store at Apple.1

iPhone showing a colorful image of Apple Card.

Apply for Apple Card on your iPhone

  1. Open the Wallet app and tap the Add buttonAdd button.

  2. Select Apple Card, then tap Continue.

  3. Complete your application.

  4. Review and agree to the Apple Card Terms & Conditions.

  5. Accept your offered credit limit and APR.2

After you accept your offer, Apple Card is added to the Wallet app and you can request a titanium Apple Card.

To apply on your iPad, open the Settings app, tap Wallet & Apple Pay, tap Add Card, and then select Apple Card.

About your credit score

You can apply for Apple Card without impacting your credit score. If your application is approved and you accept your Apple Card offer, a hard inquiry is made, which may affect your credit score.

About sharing an Apple Card

If you want to share an Apple Card with trusted family members or friends, set up Apple Card Family and invite friends or family to share your account.3

If you don't have an Apple Card, you can apply. If you're approved and accept the offer, you can set up an Apple Card Family3 and invite friends or family to join.

You can also join a shared Apple Card account by getting an invitation from an account owner to co-own4 Apple Card. Once you receive the invitation, follow the onscreen instructions. You will be prompted to apply for Apple Card.

If your application is approved

You have up to 30 days to accept your offer. If you accept your offer and add Apple Card to your eligible iPhone or iPad, you can:

If your application is declined

Make sure that you're eligible to apply for Apple Card. You can also see which conditions might cause your application to be declined, and learn what you can do if your application is approved with insufficient credit to purchase a particular Apple device.

If you need help applying for Apple Card, contact Apple Support.

See if you're eligible

  • To be eligible to apply for Apple Card, you must be 18 years old or older, depending on where you live.

  • You must be a U.S. citizen or a lawful resident with a valid, physical U.S. address that's not a P.O. Box. You can also use a military address.

  • Your device must be compatible with Apple Pay. See which devices are compatible with Apple Pay.

  • Make sure that your device has the latest version of iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, or macOS.

  • You need to be signed in to your Apple Account on your device and use two-factor authentication.

  • If you have a freeze on your credit report, you need to temporarily lift the freeze to apply for Apple Card. Learn how to lift your credit freeze.

  • You might need to verify your identity with a Driver's License or State-issued photo ID.5

  1. If you apply online, use a supported browser. To access and use all Apple Card features, you need to add Apple Card to an eligible iPhone or iPad that you own with the latest version of iOS or iPadOS. Then, you can manage your Apple Card on your device and make purchases anywhere Mastercard is accepted. If you don't add Apple Card to an iPhone or iPad that you own, you can only use your Apple Line of Credit for eligible purchases online and in-store at Apple.

  2. Variable APRs for Apple Card range from 19.24% to 29.49% based on creditworthiness. Rates as of August 1, 2024. Existing customers can view their variable APR in the Wallet app or card.apple.com.

  3. Apple Card Family Participants and Co-Owners do not need to have a familial relationship, but must be a part of the same Apple Family Sharing group.

  4. Each Co-Owner is individually liable for all balances on the Co-Owned Apple Card, including amounts due on your Co-Owner's account before the accounts merged. Each Co-Owner will be reported to credit bureaus as an owner on the account. In addition, Co-Owners will have full visibility into all account activity and each Co-Owner is responsible for the other Co-Owner’s instructions or requests. Co-Ownership involves risk, including payment history and other information about your Apple Card, including negative items like missed payments. Addition of a new Co-Owner or merging existing accounts is subject to credit approval and general eligibility requirements. For Apple Card eligibility requirements, click here. Either Co-Owner can close the account at any time, which may negatively impact your credit, and you will still be responsible for paying all balances on the account. For details on account-sharing options, including some of the risks and benefits, click here.

  5. If your photo ID won't scan properly, contact Apple Support.

To access and use all Apple Card features and products available only to Apple Card users, you must add Apple Card to Wallet on an iPhone or iPad that supports and has the latest version of iOS or iPadOS. Apple Card is subject to credit approval, available only for qualifying applicants in the United States, and issued by Goldman Sachs Bank USA, Salt Lake City Branch.

If you reside in the U.S. territories, please call Goldman Sachs at 877-255-5923 with questions about Apple Card.

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