Apple’s “Free” AirPods Pro 3 Promotion Comes With Hidden Conditions Apple has launched a promotion that appears to offer free AirPods Pro 3 with a new Apple Card, but the deal includes significant restrictions that make the offer less appealing than it initially seems. The promotion requires users to purchase the headphones upfront and then earn back the full cost through a reimbursement process tied to monthly purchases with the Apple Card. The promotion, which is available to new Apple Card applicants, involves buying AirPods Pro 3 directly from Apple by June 15. Once the purchase is made, users can earn $250 in bonus cash over 10 months, starting July 1, 2026, and ending on April 30, 2027. However, the reimbursement is not immediate. Instead, the $250 is distributed as $25 monthly payments, contingent on the user making at least 10 purchases per month using the Apple Card. Each purchase must be at least $0.01, and the total cashback is limited to the cost of the AirPods Pro 3, excluding sales tax and other fees. The promotion excludes certain scenarios. For example, purchases made by family members added to the Apple Card account via the Apple Card Family feature do not count toward the required monthly purchase count. Additionally, bundled transactions—such as multiple in-app purchases from the App Store that are combined into a single payment—only count as one transaction for the purpose of meeting the 10-purchase requirement. This means users must ensure their purchases are split into separate transactions to qualify. The reimbursement process is tied to Apple’s Daily Cash program, which typically offers 2-3% cashback on Apple Pay purchases. However, the AirPods Pro 3 reimbursement is structured as a one-time bonus, paid out in monthly installments.#apple #airpods_pro_3 #apple_card #daily_cash_program #apple_card_family
Apple Card Promotion Offers Free AirPods Pro 3 With Stringent Conditions Apple has introduced its most substantial Apple Card sign-up bonus to date, offering free AirPods Pro 3 to new customers who meet specific criteria. The promotion ties the reward to long-term card usage rather than an upfront rebate, requiring users to maintain monthly transaction activity over an extended period. The deal includes up to $250 in Bonus Daily Cash, distributed across 10 months of card usage, with the full value effectively subsidizing the cost of the AirPods Pro 3. The promotion is available to new Apple Card customers who open an account and purchase AirPods Pro 3 directly from Apple between May 18 and June 15. Starting July 1, qualifying users can earn $25 in Bonus Daily Cash each month through April 30, 2027, provided they make at least 10 purchases with the card every month. This structure contrasts with traditional credit card sign-up bonuses, which often provide immediate rewards through statement credits or points. Instead, Apple emphasizes sustained engagement with the card to unlock the full benefit. Apple positioned the promotion as a way to acquire AirPods Pro 3 at no upfront cost, leveraging the Apple Card’s integration with its ecosystem. However, the reward is conditional on ongoing card usage, which Apple argues encourages repeated transactions rather than one-time sign-ups. The company clarified that qualifying purchases can be as small as $0.01, allowing users to meet the monthly requirement with minimal spending. Conversely, failing to meet the purchase threshold in any given month forfeits that month’s $25 Bonus Daily Cash. The promotion excludes existing Apple Cardholders, focusing exclusively on new users.#apple #airpods_pro_3 #apple_card #bonus_daily_cash #wallet_app
