The Truth About the Apple Card (6 Years Later)

9to5Mac November 12, 2025
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Believe it or not, the Apple Card launched over six years ago — and it was one of the most hyped credit cards ever. With its titanium build, zero fees, and Apple integration, it was the ultimate card for Apple fans. But in 2025, how does it really stack up? Try Cardpointers: https://cardpointers.com/fern93/ $499 M4 Mac Mini: https://amzn.to/3Lvi4m9 MX Master Mouse: https://amzn.to/3JCutEh Satechi X1 Keyboard and Mouse: https://amzn.to/4p6KSQs 27in BenQ MOnitor: https://amzn.to/47Qr7FS Sotsu Monitor: https://amzn.to/4qXDXec Subscribe to our Podcast https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP3DOW_eX2AwO_whrINOi-TuAdgsSR83i https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/9to5mac-overtime/id1727206360 Subscribe to the channel! https://youtube.com/@9to5Mac?sub_confirmation=1 Follow me on X: @nandoprince93 📦 Other tech I like: The $2 Airtag: https://9to5toys.com/2024/11/25/heres-how-to-get-an-airtag-for-just-2/ iMac mini m4: https://amzn.to/3B5Kleg ($529, Normally $599) M2 MacBook Air: https://amzn.to/3VcDlTq ($749, normally $999) M3 Macbook Air: https://amzn.to/3ZcWrtX ($844, normally $1099) M4 MacBook Pro 14: https://amzn.to/3B1CjD6 ($1749, Normally $1999) iPad 10th Gen: https://amzn.to/49bKkC6 ($259, Normally $349) iPad mini 7th Gen: https://amzn.to/3ZrPVkd ($459, Normally $499) iPad Air 11: https://amzn.to/415W6vP ($499, $599) Apple Pencil: Apple Watch SE: https://amzn.to/4idQDJc ($149, Normally $249) Series 10: https://amzn.to/3CQ3ZLM ($359, Normally $429) AW Ultra Ocean: https://amzn.to/3ZqPbvM ($719, Normally $800) AirPods Pro: https://amzn.to/4i7na3H ($153, Normally $249) AirTags: https://amzn.to/3Z9RpP0 ($72, Normally $99) ⏱️ Chapters: 00:00 Intro — The Apple Card turns six 00:50 Cashback breakdown 03:09 Apple Savings account 04:10 0% financing and UI experience 06:00 The Goldman Sachs problem 07:54 Who should still get it? 08:50 Final thoughts

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