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- 5% Daily Cash: Valid 8/17/26 through 9/15/26 (“Offer Period”). All existing Apple Card holders will earn a total of 5% Daily Cash on up to $750 in combined total Qualifying Purchases made at Booking.com, Hertz, Exxon Mobil and ChargePoint using your Apple Card with Apple Pay during the Offer Period. 5% Daily Cash is calculated based on the amount of the Qualifying Purchase multiplied by the standard 3% Daily Cash earned at Booking.com, Hertz, Exxon Mobil and ChargePoint plus a promotional 2% Bonus Daily Cash. The maximum total Daily Cash you can earn through this offer is $37.50 (which includes $22.50 in standard Daily Cash and $15 in Bonus Daily Cash). After meeting the $750 maximum spend amount, all Qualifying Purchases made at Booking.com, Hertz, Exxon Mobil, and ChargePoint will earn the standard 3% Daily Cash noted in your Apple Card Customer Agreement. Existing Apple Card holders are defined as current Owners, Co-Owners, Participants, or Apple Card holders who merge Apple Card accounts during Offer Period. Total qualifying spend is determined independently for Existing Apple Card holders within the same Apple Card Family. This means that each Existing Apple Card holder within the same Apple Card Family is eligible to earn a total of 5% Daily Cash back on up to $750 of their own combined Qualifying Purchases at Booking.com, Hertz, Exxon, Mobil, and ChargePoint using their Apple Card with Apple Pay. Returns and refunds during the Offer Period may reduce the amount of bonus Daily Cash earned from this offer. Daily Cash is earned on purchases after the transaction posts to your account. You can choose to direct Daily Cash to a Savings account or to an Apple Cash account. If you do not have either set up to receive your Daily Cash, it can be applied as statement credit upon request. Apple Card and Savings accounts are issued or provided by Goldman Sachs Bank USA, Salt Lake City Branch, Member FDIC. The Apple Cash account is issued by Green Dot Bank, Member FDIC. Actual posting times vary by merchant. Daily Cash is subject to exclusions, and additional details apply. See the Apple Card Customer Agreement for more information. If we determine that you have engaged in or plan to engage in abuse or gaming in connection with this offer, you will not be eligible for this offer. Qualifying Purchases are defined as follows:
- Qualifying Purchases at Booking.com include eligible stays and car rentals, (a) booked through the exclusive Booking.com link provided here, (b) when making payment in advance directly to Booking.com, (c) using an eligible rate type, (d) using Apple Card with Apple Pay (e) and paid for by September 15. Eligible stays include those paid in full, directly to Booking.com, before your check in date using any of the following eligible rate types at the time of booking: “Pay now”, “Pay later”, “Pay part now, part later”, “Pay on [selected date]”, or “Pay part now, the rest on [selected date]” (for any of the previous options where a payment is made later, the ‘later’ or ‘selected date’ must occur before check in and be paid directly to Booking.com). Stays booked using “Pay later” (if paid at check-in at property), “Pay when you stay”, or “Pay at the property” rate types will NOT earn 5% Daily Cash. Eligible car rentals include those paid directly to Booking.com using either eligible rate type at the time of booking: “Pay now” or “Pay part now, part later” (with “Pay part now, part later”, only the “Pay part now” portion will earn 5%). Car rentals booked using “Pay at pickup” rate type will NOT earn 5% Daily Cash. Eligible stays and car rentals which accept Apple Pay can be identified on the site with a badge labeled “Apple Card Benefits”, but for any badged stay or car rental you must then choose an eligible rate type and pay in advance directly to Booking.com using Apple Card with Apple Pay to earn 5% Daily Cash on the booking. Stays and car rentals booked through Booking.com’s mobile app or through Booking.com’s website, when not using the exclusive link provided, may not be eligible for 5% Daily Cash. Qualifying Purchases exclude: (1) Bookings paid for after September 15 (2) any bookings paid for using “Pay later” (if paid at property), “Pay when you stay”, “Pay at the property”, “Pay at pickup” or “Partner Offer” rate types, (3) any amounts paid using payment methods other than Apple Card with Apple Pay, (4) bookings in the categories of flights, flight + hotel (or any other combination of a package deal that includes flight, hotel and/or car rental), cruises, attractions, and airport taxis, (5) any amounts paid directly to third-party stay or car rental companies at any point including those paid at time of arrival (e.g. the “Pay part later” portions of car rental rates, deposits, local fees, taxes, or additional services added), (6) bookings made through (i) any corporate apps or websites that Booking.com provides to companies for employee corporate travel; or (ii) any B2B or partner-specific, co-branded or white label sites, (7) bookings made through Booking.com website and mobile app when accessed from a non-U.S. IP address. Booking.com is not responsible for fulfillment of Apple Card Daily Cash back.
- Qualifying Purchases at Hertz include those made at participating Hertz locations in the U.S. when using Apple Card with Apple Pay to pay for eligible Hertz vehicle rentals booked through Hertz.com or in the Hertz mobile app. To earn 5% Daily Cash, eligible vehicle rentals can be booked by September 15 using the “Pay Now and save” option or if using “Book Now and Pay Later” must be picked up by September 15. Eligible vehicle rentals include cars, SUVs, electric vehicles, minivans, and trucks both rented from and returned to U.S. Hertz corporate locations (“Qualifying Locations”). Note both corporate and franchise location types are listed on that webpage, but you must select a “corporate” location type to qualify. When reserving an eligible vehicle using the “Pay Later” payment option with Apple Pay, your Apple Card purchase will be processed upon pick up. You will not earn 5% Daily Cash if you choose to pay using another payment method at the pickup counter, even if Apple Pay was used to reserve the vehicle online. Qualifying Purchases exclude: (1) Book now and Pay Later rentals that are picked up outside the Offer Period. (2) Pay Now and Save rentals that are booked before the Offer Period but are picked up during the Offer Period. (3) Tolls, cleaning fees, and add-ons that appear outside the Offer Period will not earn 5% Daily Cash (4) Rentals that are extended during the Offer Period where the extension requested is outside of the Offer Period will not earn 5% Daily Cash (5) rentals booked by phone, or at physical Hertz locations, or independently licensed franchise locations (6) rentals greater than 61 days in length, (7) cargo vans and box truck rentals, (8) rentals booked through third-party websites or apps, (9) rentals booked through other Hertz apps or through Hertz affiliated programs, including, but not limited to Hertz HZ app, Hertz Click&Drive by WeShareIt, on Hertz Car Sales, Rent2Buy, Rental Car Insurance Replacement Program, Hertz Business Rewards rentals, Hertz Delivery rentals, Government & Military employee rentals, Meeting & Convention rentals, rentals from Dollar or Thrifty, or Hertz Entertainment services. Qualifications apply to rent a vehicle. Please refer to Hertz Rental Qualification Requirements.
- Qualifying Purchases at Exxon Mobil include those made in the United States when using Apple Card with Apple Pay (where available) at Exxon or Mobil branded pumps and attached convenience stores. To pay at the pump with Apple Pay, either use Exxon Mobil Rewards+ mobile app or contactless payment. Qualifying Purchases exclude Exxon or Mobil gift card purchases made online and purchases at 3rd party merchants, including independent car washes, located within an Exxon or Mobil branded location or the attached convenience store.
- Qualifying Purchases at ChargePoint include those made using Apple Card with Apple Pay to pay for electric vehicle charging at public ChargePoint charging stations through the ChargePoint app, at ChargePoint stations with contactless readers, in the ChargePoint Wallet Pass, and home charging purchases through chargepoint.com. Qualifying Purchases exclude purchases at private charging stations or for fleet services, for commercial hardware and software, for support services (i.e. Assure and AssurePro), or for hardware from third parties. Additional terms and restrictions may apply. See chargepoint.com for more information.
- Additional Booking.com Benefit: As part of Booking.com's Rewards and Wallet program, Apple Card customers earn 2% in Booking.com Travel Credits on eligible stays and car rentals, (a) booked through the exclusive Booking.com link provided here,(b) when making payment in advance directly to Booking.com, (c) using an eligible rate type, (d) and using Apple Card. Eligible stays include those paid in full, directly to Booking.com, before your check in date using any of the following eligible rate types at the time of booking: “Pay now”, “Pay later”, “Pay part now, part later”, “Pay on [selected date]”, or “Pay part now, the rest on [selected date]” (for any of the previous options where a payment is made later, the ‘later’ or ‘selected date’ must occur before check in and be paid directly to Booking.com). Stays booked using “Pay later” if paid at check-in at property, “Pay when you stay”, or “Pay at the property” rate types will NOT earn the additional benefit. Eligible car rentals include those paid directly to Booking.com using either eligible rate type at the time of booking: “Pay now” or “Pay part now, part later” (with “Pay part now, part later”, only the “Pay part now” portion will earn the additional benefit). Car rentals booked using “Pay at pickup” rate type will NOT earn the additional benefit. Eligible stays and car rentals can be identified on the site with a badge labeled “Apple Card Benefits”, but for any badged stay or car rental you must then choose an eligible rate type and pay in advance directly to Booking.com using Apple Card to earn the additional benefit on the booking. Travel Credits are only earned at the completion of an eligible stay or car rental, are only for use on future bookings on Booking.com, and subject to all terms and conditions found here. Booking.com Travel Credits are fulfilled by Booking.com B.V. and are unaffiliated with Apple Card’s Daily Cash program. Apple Inc., Apple Payments Services LLC, a subsidiary of Apple Inc., and Goldman Sachs Bank USA are not responsible for fulfillment of Booking.com’s Travel Credits rewards program.Further Information related to Booking.com Travel Credits: (1) Travel Credits will only be earned by the Apple Card customers when an eligible stay or car rental (as described on this website) has been completed and the Travel Experience supplier has verified the check out or drop off, respectively. Travel Credits will not be awarded for “no-shows” or cancelled bookings. (2) Your Travel Credits will be awarded by Booking.com and added to your Booking.com Wallet 64 or more days after checking out of your accommodation or dropping off your car rental. (3) Any part of a booking paid for with previously earned Travel Credits is not eligible to earn additional Credits. (4) If an Apple Card customer makes a booking on behalf of another person, and/or provides another person’s email address during the booking process, the other person will not receive Travel Credits. (5) In the event of any change or modification that lowers the net value of a booking, any Travel Credits offered shall be based on the new, lower net value. (6) Travel Credits not redeemed within 1 year of being added to your Booking.com Wallet will automatically expire. (7) Travel Credits are not redeemable for cash, or cash equivalents and can only be spent on bookings on the Booking.com site, which accepts Wallet payments. (8) Travel Credits will not be earned when Apple Card is used within a third party digital wallet.
- Genius Level 2 Status: Apple Card customers earn Genius Level 2 status which means Level 2 of Booking.com’s loyalty program that provides travel rewards and related benefits on eligible stays and car rentals, by (a) booking through the exclusive Booking.com link provided here, (b) when making payment in advance directly to Booking.com, (c) using an eligible rate type, (d) and using Apple Card. Eligible stays include those paid in full, directly to Booking.com, before your check in date using any of the following eligible rate types at the time of booking: “Pay now”, “Pay later”, “Pay part now, part later”, “Pay on [selected date]”, or “Pay part now, the rest on [selected date]” (for any of the previous options where a payment is made later, the ‘later’ or ‘selected date’ must occur before check in and be paid directly to Booking.com). Stays booked using “Pay later” if paid at check-in at property, “Pay when you stay”, or “Pay at the property” rate types will NOT unlock Genius Level 2 Status. Eligible car rentals include those paid directly to Booking.com using either eligible rate type at the time of booking: “Pay now” or “Pay part now, part later”. Car rentals booked using “Pay at pickup” rate type will NOT unlock Genius Level 2 Status. Eligible stays and car rentals can be identified on the site with a badge labeled “Apple Card Benefits”, but for any badged stay or car rental you must then choose an eligible rate type and pay in advance directly to Booking.com using Apple Card to earn the Genius Level 2 status on the booking. The Genius Level 2 status is (a) earned within 24 hours after the completion of one eligible stay or car rental as described above, (b) only for use on future bookings on Booking.com, consistent with the standard Genius Level 2 experience provided by Booking.com, (c) and subject to all terms and conditions found here. Genius Level 2 status is fulfilled by Booking.com B.V. and is unaffiliated with Apple Card’s Daily Cash and/or loyalty program. Apple Inc., Apple Payments Services LLC, a subsidiary of Apple Inc., and Goldman Sachs Bank USA are not responsible for fulfillment of Booking.com’s Genius program.
Apple Payments Services LLC, a subsidiary of Apple Inc., is a service provider of Goldman Sachs Bank USA for Apple Card and Savings accounts. Neither Apple Inc. nor Apple Payments Services LLC is a bank.
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