New Apple Card Holders Can Get Free AirPods Pro 3, But There's a Catch

Published: (May 18, 2026 at 11:11 AM EDT)
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Source: MacRumors

Source: MacRumors

Promotion Overview

Apple is running a promotion for new Apple Card holders that lets them recoup the cost of AirPods Pro 3 through monthly cash rebates. To qualify, customers must open a new Apple Card account and purchase AirPods Pro 3 directly from Apple by June 15.

How the Rebate Works

  • Period: July 1 2024 – April 30 2027
  • Monthly Bonus: $25 Bonus Daily Cash (up to $250 total)
  • Spend Requirement: At least 10 qualifying purchases on the Apple Card each month.
    • Each qualifying purchase must be $0.01 or more.
    • The AirPods Pro 3 purchase does not count toward the ten‑purchase threshold.

Eligibility

  • The promotion applies to new Apple Card accounts only.
  • All Apple Card payment options are accepted, including:
    • Paying the full balance.
    • Financing through Apple Card Monthly Installments.
  • Any trade‑in applied to the AirPods Pro 3 purchase does not affect eligibility.

Exclusions

  • Purchases of refurbished products.
  • Purchases made through third‑party retailers.
  • International transactions and business bulk orders.
  • Purchases where the entire amount is covered by an Apple Gift Card or Apple Account balance.

Important Notes

  • Returning the AirPods Pro 3 may result in forfeiture of the rebate.
  • The promotion does not apply to purchases made with Apple Gift Cards or Apple Account balances.

This article originally appeared on MacRumors.com.

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