Overview
- Apple, which launched the promotion Monday, will pay up to $250 as $25 per month from July 2026 through April 2027 when cardholders hit ten or more purchases each month.
- Only new applicants qualify and they must buy AirPods Pro 3 from Apple in the U.S. by June 15, with refurbished units, third‑party sellers, and bulk or international orders excluded.
- The AirPods purchase does not count toward the monthly ten, each qualifying transaction can be $0.01 or more, and taxes and fees are not reimbursed.
- Bonus cash transfers after the tenth purchase posts each month, returns can void eligibility, and paying entirely with an Apple Gift Card or Apple Account balance does not qualify.
- Reports frame this as Apple Card’s biggest sign‑up bonus to date and a move to boost recurring card activity and engagement with Wallet features instead of giving an upfront rebate.