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Apple announces Apple Card credit card

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Re: Apple announces Apple Card credit card

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Post by ckastner »

> get a digital card that they can use anywhere Apple Pay

Apply Pay users: how broad is Apply Pay adoption? Is this a viable replacement for a VISA, Mastercard or AMEX?

I'm intrigued by the privacy angle to this, seeing as VISA and Mastercard apparently share and/or sell a lot of transaction data with/to third parties.

Edit: The article has been updated: As rumored, Apple is partnering with Goldman Sachs for Apple Card, with Mastercard handling payment processing. The mastercard network, plus the benefits Apples is offering (eg 2pct cashback), could make this really attractive.

Re: Apple announces Apple Card credit card

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Post by jki275 »

ckastner wrote: post #4

> get a digital card that they can use anywhere Apple Pay Apply Pay users: how broad is Apply Pay adoption? Is this a viable replacement for a VISA, Mastercard or AMEX? I'm intrigued by the privacy angle to this, seeing as VISA and Mastercard apparently share and/or sell a lot of transaction data with/to third parties. Edit: The article has been updated: As rumored, Apple is partnering with Goldman Sachs for Apple Ca…

There's a physical card you can use as well.

Re: Apple announces Apple Card credit card

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Post by selectout »

ckastner wrote: post #4

> get a digital card that they can use anywhere Apple Pay Apply Pay users: how broad is Apply Pay adoption? Is this a viable replacement for a VISA, Mastercard or AMEX? I'm intrigued by the privacy angle to this, seeing as VISA and Mastercard apparently share and/or sell a lot of transaction data with/to third parties. Edit: The article has been updated: As rumored, Apple is partnering with Goldman Sachs for Apple Ca…

https://www.apple.com/apple-pay/where-to-use/

Overall I try and use Apple Pay where I can and find about 2/3 of the time I want to use it I can. My biggest struggles have essentially been at smaller stores that still just have basic square swipers and obviously the occasional cash only locations.

Re: Apple announces Apple Card credit card

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Post by Kpourdeilami »

ckastner wrote: post #4

> get a digital card that they can use anywhere Apple Pay Apply Pay users: how broad is Apply Pay adoption? Is this a viable replacement for a VISA, Mastercard or AMEX? I'm intrigued by the privacy angle to this, seeing as VISA and Mastercard apparently share and/or sell a lot of transaction data with/to third parties. Edit: The article has been updated: As rumored, Apple is partnering with Goldman Sachs for Apple Ca…

In Canada I pay for pretty much everything with Apple Pay. It is accepted wherever there is tap available. There is only one coffee shop out of 100+ stores in my town that I can think of that doesn't support Apple Pay

Re: Apple announces Apple Card credit card

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Post by fumar »

I like the value proposition; simple and more transparent credit management with increased privacy. This now has to complete with cards that have consumer purchase protection, customer service, and airline benefits.

Re: Apple announces Apple Card credit card

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Post by jafingi »

ckastner wrote: post #4

> get a digital card that they can use anywhere Apple Pay Apply Pay users: how broad is Apply Pay adoption? Is this a viable replacement for a VISA, Mastercard or AMEX? I'm intrigued by the privacy angle to this, seeing as VISA and Mastercard apparently share and/or sell a lot of transaction data with/to third parties. Edit: The article has been updated: As rumored, Apple is partnering with Goldman Sachs for Apple Ca…

I use it everyday (never have my physical cards with me anymore). Everywhere you can pay with contactless credit cards, you can pay with Apple Pay.
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