If You have an Apple Card, You Can Skip Your March Payment due to Coronavirus
Apple and Goldman Sachs have informed Apple Card customers that they will not have to make their March payments without. Cardholders can just skip paying this month and will not incur interest charges or late fees. This is an effort to provide some relief during the coronavirus pandemic.
Apple Card holders have received an email describing this from the “Customer Assistance Program,” according to a post on Reddit that included a screenshot of the email. “We understand that the rapidly-evolving COVID-19 situation poses unique challenges for everyone and some customers may have difficulty making their monthly payments,” Apple said in the email. “Apple Card is committed to helping you lead a healthier financial life.
“Should you need assistance, please click here to be connected to Apple Customer Support via Messages and enroll in our Customer Assistance Program, which will allow you to skip your March payment without incurring interest charges.”
The email said customers who enroll can expect to receive a confirmation email in the next few days. But it is not an automatic enrollment for everyone. Some people report being ask for proof of lost income or similar circumstances, due to coronavirus.
It’s good to see Apple doing this, and hopefully other issuers can do something similar. I’m sure there are many people who need some financial relief during this time, and this goes a long way. But you also have to keep in mind that you still have to pay your credit card bill next month, and it will likely be twice as much.
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