What you should know
- Apple is offering promotional freebies to Apple Card holders while it seeks a new financial partner for the card after Goldman Sachs’ departure.
- The promotion, which expires on January 31, 2025, offers free months of Apple TV+, Apple Music, Apple Arcade, Apple Fitness+, and Apple News+ to new subscribers who are Apple Card holders.
- Existing subscribers to these services who are Apple Card holders can also avail the offer, but they will only get 2 free months, not 3.
- After the free months, the monthly subscription cost will revert to the regular prices, which range from $6.99/month to $12.99/month depending on the service.
Full Story
Apple’s on the hunt for a new financial partner for the Apple Card. This comes after Goldman Sachs decided to step back. Meanwhile, Apple’s giving out some pretty sweet deals to their cardholders. But, here’s the catch – it’s only for a limited time.
Apple’s announced that these offers will be up until January 31, 2025. So, you’ve got more than a year to take advantage of them. But, there’s a tiny detail you need to know. To be eligible for these freebies, you can’t be subscribed to specific Apple services.
In a nutshell, here’s the deal. If you’re an Apple Card holder and a new subscriber to Apple TV+, Apple Music, Apple Arcade, Apple Fitness+, or Apple News+, you’re in for a treat. You’ll get three months of each service, absolutely free. Sounds cool, right?
Now, if you’ve been a subscriber to any of these services before, don’t worry. You’re still eligible for the offer. But, instead of three months, you’ll get two free months. Just a heads up though, existing subscribers won’t be able to get in on this promotion.
This is a pretty good chance to save some bucks while trying out Apple’s premium services. Just to give you an idea, here’s what each of these services usually cost monthly:
Apple TV+ – $9.99/month
Apple Music – $10.99/month
Apple Arcade – $6.99/month
Apple Fitness+ – $9.99/month
Apple News+ – $12.99/month
Of course, if you decide you don’t want to continue with any of these services, you can cancel your subscription before your free months run out. If not, the monthly subscription cost will go back to the usual rates mentioned above. If you’re an Apple Card holder who qualifies for the offer, you can redeem the freebies on the promotion’s dedicated website.
