Apple Card Users Breathe Sigh of Relief as JPMorgan Chase Takes Over Issuance
In a move that marks a significant shift for Apple's consumer finance arm, the tech giant has announced that JPMorgan Chase will be the new issuer for its popular Apple Card. The news comes on the heels of a report by The Wall Street Journal, which revealed that the two companies had reached a deal to part ways with Goldman Sachs, the current partner behind the card.
Under the terms of the agreement, customers can continue to use their Apple Cards as usual for the next two years, with JPMorgan Chase taking over the issuance process. Mastercard will remain the payment network used by the Apple Card under this new partnership. While the change may bring some uncertainty for users, Apple has assured them that they will receive more information about any necessary actions in the coming months.
Sources close to the matter suggest that Goldman Sachs had been looking to exit its arrangement with Apple as early as a year ago. According to reports, the bank is reportedly offloading approximately $20 billion worth of outstanding customer balances at a significant discount – over $1 billion – as part of the deal. While details surrounding the new partnership are still scarce, it appears that JPMorgan Chase will be taking over the issuance and management of Apple Cards from Goldman Sachs.
For now, Apple Card holders can breathe a sigh of relief knowing that their financial obligations remain unchanged. However, it remains to be seen how this change will affect users in the long term, particularly as JPMorgan Chase ramps up its operations on the platform.
In a move that marks a significant shift for Apple's consumer finance arm, the tech giant has announced that JPMorgan Chase will be the new issuer for its popular Apple Card. The news comes on the heels of a report by The Wall Street Journal, which revealed that the two companies had reached a deal to part ways with Goldman Sachs, the current partner behind the card.
Under the terms of the agreement, customers can continue to use their Apple Cards as usual for the next two years, with JPMorgan Chase taking over the issuance process. Mastercard will remain the payment network used by the Apple Card under this new partnership. While the change may bring some uncertainty for users, Apple has assured them that they will receive more information about any necessary actions in the coming months.
Sources close to the matter suggest that Goldman Sachs had been looking to exit its arrangement with Apple as early as a year ago. According to reports, the bank is reportedly offloading approximately $20 billion worth of outstanding customer balances at a significant discount – over $1 billion – as part of the deal. While details surrounding the new partnership are still scarce, it appears that JPMorgan Chase will be taking over the issuance and management of Apple Cards from Goldman Sachs.
For now, Apple Card holders can breathe a sigh of relief knowing that their financial obligations remain unchanged. However, it remains to be seen how this change will affect users in the long term, particularly as JPMorgan Chase ramps up its operations on the platform.