Apple and Goldman Sachs are extending financial assistance to Apple Card holders affected by Covid-19. Specifically, the companies are allowing Apple Card holders to defer April payments without incurring additional interest charges.
Apple in this customer support document said it understands that the Covid-19 situation poses unique financial challenges and that some customers may have difficulty making their monthly payments. Should you fall into that category and are interested in participating in the program, you can do so on your iPhone, iPad or Mac via the Messages app or through the Wallet app.
The offer is in line with efforts by banks and other financial institutions to address the sudden surge of people who are out of work or otherwise taking a monetary hit due to the pandemic. Apple said credit bureaus will report your account as being enrolled in the customer assistance program meaning there may or may not be a lasting stigma associated with taking advantage of the service. That said, if you have the ability to make your monthly payment without issue, it’d probably be best to go ahead and do so as usual.
