Apple Card customers that have been impacted by the Los Angeles wild fires will be allowed to temporarily delay making their payments if needed. Details about the Apple and Goldman Sachs Disaster Relief Program for Apple Card customers were shared by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman.
Apple and Goldman Sachs are offering payment delays to Apple Card users who live in an area that has been declared a national disaster zone by FEMA. Apple is sending out notices to impacted customers. (As seen in the tweet above.)
Users affected by the fires can skip the payment that’s due in the month that they enroll in the Relief Program, and no interest will accumulate for that month. Their account will remain in good standing while enrolled in the program, but standard purchase APR applies for the next month.
Customers in Los Angeles who need assistance can contact Apple Card Support via the Messages app to be enrolled.
Apple has offered similar Disaster Relief Program options for those impacted by hurricanes and other natural disasters, and it is a benefit that has been available since the Apple Card launched.
Apple CEO Tim Cook has announced that Apple will donate to Los Angeles wildfire victims and on the ground recovery efforts.