When Apple does something, it usually does it with style.

A sneak peek at what we can expect from the upcoming new iPhone is a good example of this.

Their most recent innovation is the Apple Card, a credit card that links to the e-Wallet app, Apple Pay.

Apple has partnered up with Goldman Sachs for the card and while it’s optimised for Apple Pay, it will still work like a traditional credit card for all of your transactions.

This is already sounding a hell of a lot better than Facebook’s weird cryptocurrency.

MacRumours with more:

Signing up for Apple Card is as simple as opening up the Wallet app, tapping on the Apple Card interface, and walking through the activation steps. Much of the information you need is pulled from your Apple ID, which means Apple Card setup takes just a couple of minutes to set up.

Let’s get a look at the design.

Like I said – stylish.

Unfortunately, South Africans can’t access the card at this point.

To get an Apple Card, you need to be 18 years or older and be a U.S. citizen or a lawful U.S. resident with a U.S. residential address (no P.O. Box).

An iPhone running iOS 12.4 or later is required to use the Apple Card, and it will not be available if you do not have an iPhone. Two-factor authentication must be turned on, and you must be signed in to iCloud on your iPhone with your Apple ID.

If you’re reading this from the US, here’s how you apply:

The card is made entirely from titanium, which is laser-etched with your name.

There’s still a traditional magstripe on the back, along with a built-in chip. While the card number and CVV are not on the card itself, you can find them in the Wallet app if you need them.

The physical Apple Card does not support contactless payments itself — you need to use your iPhone for Apple Pay payments. There is no cost for the card and there is no fee associated with replacing it if you lose it.

As with any card, there is a credit limit which will differ from person to person.

Simple and efficient, just like everything else they do.

[source:macrumours]