Apple Card customers may be able to skip their March payments with no interest charges as long as they are enrolled in the Customer Assistance Program according to 9to5Mac. The company sent an email to some cardholders explaining the offer (as it was first posted on the website) r / Apple board):
We understand that the rapidly evolving COVID-19 situation presents unique challenges for everyone and that some customers are struggling to make their monthly payments. Apple Card is committed to helping you live a healthier financial life.
If you need help, click here to connect to Apple Card support through Messages and sign up for our Customer Assistance Program, which allows you to skip your March payment without interest charges.
Apple Card, released in partnership with Goldman Sachs, was rolled out to users last August. Some other credit cards have varied temporary emergency programs for customers affected by the coronavirus pandemic; do not assume that you can refuse a payment without first talking to your bank.
Apple has made a number of changes to its operations to accommodate the coronavirus outbreak. On Friday, CEO Tim Cook announced in a letter on the company’s website that it would close all of its stores “outside of Greater China” until March 27. Also on Friday, Apple announced that WWDC 2020 would shift to an online experience in June, but still with a keynote and developer sessions.