It only applies up to $1,000, and if you used an Apple Card you'd get 3% back on your purchase. If your purchase happened at the beginning of your credit card month, you'd also get 4 weeks of free float, versus the 6 weeks you get here. Doesn't seem like an amazing deal, if a reward credit card is an option, and assuming they'd give you the same thousand dollars of credit.
I think the OP is referring to the financing options available for larger hardware purchases, which is separate from this program.
I bought my M1 MBP using the financing they offer and it was 24 months, no interest, _and_ you do get the 3% back immediately upon purchase. They also set up the payment plan for you so you do not have to worry about missing a payment and getting charged interest you were intentionally avoiding.
It's a great option if you are on top of your finances, but the point remains that it can easily be used to live outside of your means.
Isn't max credit card float closer to 7 weeks? If you buy something the day after statement close, it takes 4 weeksish to issue another statement, and is due in another 3 weeks. Obviously if you bought at the wrong time in the cycle, the day before statement close, your float can be as little as 3 weeks.
Just to add, a store person in Modesto Apple told me in order to get 0% apr for 24 months on new phone, that phone has to be tied/locked with a carrier for the duration of loan. I knew that was a load of crap, as 24 months is between me & bank/apple card/goldman. Its not like phone will be held as security. So I paid in full by apple card, and called apple card customer service right outside of store right away, and they made it a 0% apr 24 month plan, with no change to unlocked phone.
