Latest News About Apple Card Airpods Pro Promo

Here’s the latest I can share based on recent reporting.

Direct answer

• Apple reportedly planned a prominent Apple Card sign-up promo that would effectively make AirPods Pro 3 free for new cardholders who purchase AirPods Pro 3 with the new Apple Card. The deal was described as $249 cash back equal to the AirPods Pro 3 price, effectively covering the cost of the earbuds for qualifying in-store sign-ups, with the promotion potentially kicking off as soon as next week and running through mid-June 2026. Note that Apple had not officially announced the terms at the time of initial reporting, so specifics (eligibility, in-store vs online, account restrictions, and timing) were subject to change.[1][3][5]

Key sources you can check for official details and any updates

• MacRumors: Reports in mid-May 2026 about the promo tied to Apple Card sign-ups and AirPods Pro 3 purchases, including the proposed $249 cash back.[5]
• Bloomberg (via Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman): Coverage noting that Apple planned a substantial in-store Apple Card sign-up incentive around early/mid May 2026, with cash back used to offset AirPods Pro 3 purchases.[1]
• The Apple Post and MacTrast roundups: Summaries of the rumored in-store sign-up promo and its potential terms.[4][8]

What to expect if you’re considering participating

• Eligibility: Typically, new Apple Card applicants with a purchase of AirPods Pro 3 using the new card in-store would qualify; specifics can vary, including whether purchases must be in-store only or also online, and limits per account.[5]
• Timing: The promotion was reported to start as early as the week after mid-May 2026 and run through about June 15, 2026, though Apple’s official confirmation could adjust this window.[3][1]
• Redemption: The cash back is described as Daily Cash (Apple Card’s cashback), effectively covering the AirPods Pro 3 price of $249 when the qualifying purchase is made.[5]

Would you like me to fetch the latest official Apple announcement (if any) or summarize the key terms from each article in a quick comparison table? I can also monitor for any updates and share them with you.[3][5]