The days of Goldman Sachs acting as the bank behind the Apple Card are officially numbered. Apple has confirmed that it is pivoting to JPMorgan Chase as the new issuer for its credit card, marking a significant shift in the consumer fintech landscape.
This move effectively ends the tech giant’s high-profile experimental partnership with Goldman, which struggled to turn a profit on the venture amidst regulatory headwinds and scaling issues. While the transition is expected to be a marathon rather than a sprint—taking approximately 24 months to complete—it signals a new era of stability for the Apple Card.
For Chase, this represents a massive win, integrating the Apple Card into their massive credit portfolio and leveraging their existing digital infrastructure to service Apple’s massive user base. Users shouldn’t expect immediate changes to their cards, but the backend shift promises to streamline operations and potentially expand rewards capabilities once the migration is fully finalized.
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