Apple Card High Yield Savings Account | Complete Review and Signup Demo

[@TheBestWill]

What other financial products would you like a review on? Thanks for commenting!

[@GaryASobek]

Any that are as high or higher yield.

[@JwalinPandya]

Could you please compare paypal credit vs x1 credit card vs apple credit card?

[@u2fkeys665]

I rather go with Robinhood

[@faithfamilyandfuntech5062]

Thanks for this…I wondered if you know whether QBO can add Apple Card

[@MattOehrlein]

fidelity cash management/taxable brokerage account

[@marciam3451]

Thank you for the walkthrough. I had no issues. 4.15% is a lot better than 0.

[@benlake4803]

I'm mostly outside the country these days and was able to open the savings account and transfer funds from my linked back after transferring funds to the linked bank first from another source. I use the physical card a lot in countries where the terminals don't accept contact-less and the "titanium" card is a sure conversation starter with the clerk. Apple's card has payment due at the end of the following month so a purchase on the first is due at the end of the following month. That and no foreign transaction fees make it my favorite.

[@TheBestWill]

Thanks, Ben! Great info on additional uses.

[@theDougAngle]

It should be noted that you must be on iOS version 16.4.1 to have this option available to you. Thanks for the info!

[@draughonc]

Thanks! I was wondering why I didn’t have the prompt to open an account

[@abrahamlincoln1600]

Thanks. I hope he pins this comment.

[@leonardgoffe7159]

4.15% is a "high-yield" rate, better than some CDs and is FDIC insured

[@eduardomaldonado1647]

Robinhood is paying 5% yield at the moment for uninvested money. They also have Card you can use.

[@rambo4war]

Once you get a couple of thousands in the savings account, the compound interest plus cash back will eat up a lot of other credit card rewards programs, maybe all of them. secondly if you use the Apple Card as a debit card for those things you would have bought regardless, and pay it off monthly….it is the perfect tracking and budgeting card. I have been a user since it first came out in 2019, and it was a no brainer to get the account the day it was offered.

[@TheBestWill]

I'm going to be digging more into credit cards and rewards programs. I'm new to that world - never paid much attention to it - but it's kind of interesting. If you're clever, it looks like a person can really rack up Rewards points on spending that they would do anyway, so it's a big win. You're soooo correct... pay it off every month! The interest rates on balances are getting insane!

[@thebootielover]

If Apple was really smart they would raise cash back percentages. Apple products 4%, apple pay 3%, and apple card 2%. This is what I want Apple to do.

[@TheBestWill]

That would be great!

[@braskabani8011]

I know. The apple physical card is the most pointless card. Might as well use cash or debit card instead.

[@mbgomez89]

@@braskabani8011 1% back is still better than 0% back, let alone the additional protections you get with credit cards

[@devinmurray5280]

@@braskabani8011 debit is actually worthless and shouldn’t ever be used.

[@BootyWarrior80892]

@@devinmurray5280 😂 log out

[@ThatRcThing]

Thank you for the no fuss review, quite refreshing level of information without the razzle dazzle of other folks

[@ADayInTheLifeofLori]

Thank you for your video! I have been procrastinating about opening a high yield savings account. After watching your video, I realized how easy it would be to open an apple high yield savings account. It only took a few minutes. I really appreciate your video and your help!

[@Marvelofebikes]

Just opened it. Easy is an understatement. Thanks!

[@TheBestWill]

Thank you for commenting!

[@bongmanding]

Very helpful. I appreciate it a lot. I like it when I am given the instructions as if I am an 8 year old child. I really do. I am a 48-year old healthcare professional but I love clear, almost spoon-feeding instructions. I appreciate your video, sir.

[@azstmpr]

Clear and concise, thanks for the video. I believe they charge a percentage if you move the money to another bank.

[@redvelvet8983]

That’s a higher yield than a lot of banks 😮. Thanks 🎉🎉🎉

[@AF9D2]

Excellent video William! Pushing some chips in on the 🍎Card & Savings Account💰. 4.15 APY 🤯 is so much better than 0!

[@jimrkelly]

It has been a long time since I saw a pure white credit card image! It changes colors every time you use it. Not the physical card of course. Good content!

[@Joe-bz4vn]

It changes colors now. I just made a small purchase and it turned purple. I paid it off and it turned white again

[@xSolidSnake1988]

Very clean explanation ty. Can you do a review on the fidelity credit card? And how it works.

[@ThePatrickHoban]

Nice video. I liked how you broke down how the components within the wallet relate.

[@mbvx7]

signed up while watching. took 15 seconds

[@jeepdog5]

Nice video William. The card and savings acct are a great duo!

[@2011Savere]

What I like about apple is its very easy and point blank on how to use the services. Whereas when you go to other institutions it’s all difficult to figure out.

[@TheBestWill]

I really like the user interface for the Card and the Savings Account in the wallet. Very slick!

[@attilioiemolo4163]

Thank you, William! You are passing very helpful information in a clear and straightforward way, Excellent 🙂

[@Jdinaz]

Hey will. Great video. I applied and moved a chinch of change out of a zero earnings savings account at JPM.

[@TheBestWill]

Enjoy your extra $$!

[@ShallRegalado]

Is there is a compounding interest with your savings?

[@blackfalcon1324]

My understanding is you can make ACH payments with the savings account, it does have a routing number and accounts number.

[@joseichoshow9846]

I been denied more once for the apple credit card. I been working on my credit a lot. I have a lot of credit cards. But I finally got the apple credit card. I happy now

[@TheBestWill]

Excellent, congrats!

[@mikeschwartz2268]

From the moment they announced it I looked for the saving account option as I’ve had an Apple Card for a long time. Thanks to you, I finally got it opened! Talk about buried! LOL.

[@TheBestWill]

Thanks! Yes, it's a little buried in the menus!

[@epdiablo25]

Nice video. I’ve considered getting an Apple Card before because of the benefits but I will definitely be doing this also. I may transfer money from my bank saving account also. the interest on that account is a joke

[@joyjadlocon]

I like this, it's very straight forwards!

[@Ben81424]

Thank you for sharing! I did want to point out that the Apple Wallet app specifically isn’t available on iPad or Mac since those devices can’t be used to make payments in store or house any boarding passes, IDs, etc. However the Apple Pay feature is accessible inside Settings on iPad and Mac. Once setup you can use it to make payments online quickly and securely using biometrics or view account information.

[@TheBestWill]

Thanks, Ben! Excellent clarification. Yes, the necessary hardware is not in iPads or Macs, only on iPhones.

[@speakeasy911]

Thank you, William this video was very easy to follow.

[@JRamen12]

Sweet! Exactly what I wanted to learn about. Would love to know your thoughts and breakdown on Apple Card. It seems less beneficial compared to other credit cards

[@savagecub]

A great summary. Thanks for sharing

[@TheBestWill]

Thanks very much!

[@mountainmonkey15]

Your video quality is pristine

[@TheBestWill]

Thank you!

[@summitsusie]

Limited use other than SAVINGS. Dump your money in while the interest rates are "high". Paying better than most bonds, so a good avenue for fixed rate return (or consider a CD). Interest rates will likely drop over the next 12-18 months but good for now.

[@xXAboo805Xx]

Maybe I didn't catch it but instead of transferring your money into a linked bank account you can simply transfer it to the Apple Cash card and spend your money from there.

[@TheBestWill]

Yes, that's right.

[@tamwilfred]

It all depends if you are a credit card nerd and want to maximize benefits from your spending. I haven't looked into all the details but it seems like you won't get any cashback for using the Apple Cash card compared to just using the Apple Credit card and getting 2% with Apple Pay or 1% with the card. Or if you rotate credit cards based on the category then you can get 5% back with a credit card and then just transfer money into a bank and pay off your credit cards. That might be an extra step but since everything is done on your phone nothing is too hard nowadays. You can probably do these task next time you have to wait in line at the grocery store or something.

[@StannisTheMannis305]

But there are no rewards using Apple Cash.

[@lekeKar]

Yup! definatly sharing this vid. Nice work and love the beard!

[@TheBestWill]

Thanks!

[@Saul-vt1th]

Amazing explanation!. Now I understand better!. Could you do a review on Chime? I was searching, but didn’t found any useful and easy to understand one.

[@chasca23]

Cash advance for reckless, and financially uneducated Americans who are already very deep in debt.

[@xorlb]

Honestly, that's very convenient. Thanks!

[@alienonfire]

@William Lee - I have been researching this topic and going through several video breakdowns for the past few days, to find a good one to recommend, and yours is by far the best one. Liked & subscribed!

[@TheBestWill]

Thank you, very nice of you to say so!

[@cwilliams7955]

Many thanks…this video was super helpful

[@TheBestWill]

You're very welcome!

[@happybrownmonkey]

Great video, thanks

[@MrBipulpandey]

This was extremely useful. Thank you.

[@TheBestWill]

Glad it was helpful!

[@victors16811]

Apple have my contacts, my images, my life, my work, my music my investment, my debt and now my savings! I belong to apple

[@TheBestWill]

So true!

[@Erik.an7]

Only concern u can see saving account & balance and account details when open the wallet app without any security !!!

[@samuelhardy5882]

This video was a 10/10

[@TheBestWill]

Wow, thanks! Much appreciated!

[@robertpolk5406]

No sign of it yet on my device. I have latest IOS, but zip so far

[@KismetBP]

Great video thanks! ❤🤘

[@TheBestWill]

thanks!

[@mariuszarszylo1476]

Excellent and concise review. Thank you

[@TheBestWill]

Thank you very much!

[@xxLUVxx100]

Sorry for the dumb question but can I take out my money at any time? without any fees?

[@justinguarino201]

I just can’t seem to find out if I have to report the savings to the IRS, or if that’s done automatically (which is why they ask for SSN)

[@TheBestWill]

Yes, you would need to report the interest you earn on the savings account with your tax return.

[@avmagic]

When I press on the ..., it goes directly to card details.

[@Joe-bz4vn]

Awesome thank you!

[@Espesia1]

Great video. Great content delivery. Thanks for your hard work!

[@TheBestWill]

Thanks, Mike.

[@shahdjaziri9604]

Do I get taxed on this? or need to pay any fees. I want to open up one but it is intimidating for me. I do not want to open up an account knowing I can't pay its fees or anything like that.

[@ae0954]

Thanks for the info

[@ramonvalverde6798]

Been trying to do this but I don’t have a (savings set up) link on my Daily Cash. Wonder why

[@TheBestWill]

Hi - Just do a quick google search asking if your device and iOS version supports Apple Savings. Not all do, so you'll need to check. If you haven't yet, try updating your iOS to make sure you're current.

[@JesseJames_Games]

Mine doesn’t say set up savings, just a Nike ad and invite friends, how else can you get the savings account

[@TheBestWill]

Hard to answer because I don't know what phone you have. I'd suggest you do a google search and include your device and the ios version in your search. You should be able to find it there. Good luck!

[@scottphillips6847]

I'm curious if the Apple accounts are currency agnostic. Can the funds be in Euros or Pounds? I will research this through Apple, but if you know please share. Thanks.

[@Driven.ByVlad]

You can pay other bills with the account in my experience and in the questions I asked apple

[@TheBestWill]

Great, thanks, good to know!

[@donlibes]

Excellent video but I'm not convinced about your comment at 7:30 that Apple has access to the money - since the account is really at Goldman Sachs. Yes, they could have worked out a split but more likely, Apple is simply using this as a wedge to drive further into their customers' financial life while at the same time making it that much less attractive for customers to leave the Apple ecosystem. None of that really concerns me. But I do wonder how long before that 4.15% rate goes down.

[@TheBestWill]

Thanks very much, Don, I appreciate it! Re. the banking question, I probably didn't explain my thinking very well. I don't mean that Apple directly has access to the money. What I meant was this: When Apple sells a computer to someone on credit, some business finances that loan. I assumed Apple did themselves. So now Apple has a receivable. Because Apple - through the banking relationship with Goldman - is now attracting deposits, Goldman could, acting like any other bank, finance Apple's receivables. Doesn't mean I'm right, but that's what I had in mind.

[@Vjay1]

The only way to sign up for this is with a IPhone, you can’t use a IPad or a Mac, it would appear Apple is using this to push IPhone sales too.

[@21Million]

Would have been nice to see what the screen looks like where you setup routing number to bank

[@DeanCyr]

Wiiliam, can I transfer my existing Apple cash into the high yield account?

[@TheBestWill]

I believe yes, after you open the Apple savings account.

[@THEFIRE360]

is there an option to automatically deposit from my regular bank account?

[@tss1305]

No

[@Aljobritt]

thank you so much for the video

[@Ryan-iq2zd]

How do you transfer your Apple Cash into your savings account?

[@TheBestWill]

To transfer your existing Apple Cash balance into Savings: Ensure you have verified your identity in the Apple Cash Card. You can do this in the Wallet App by tapping Apple Cash, then tap the 3dot menu. Tap Card Details, then tap Verify Identity near the bottom of the page. Then - You can initiate an Apple Cash transfer in the Wallet by tapping Apple Card. Tap on Savings, and a box will ask if you want to transfer your Apple Cash balance. Clicked on that and follow the prompts.

[@Ryan-iq2zd]

@@TheBestWill thank you so much. I really appreciate it. Have a great day…

[@huevow]

@@TheBestWill Nice, I couldn’t figure this out.

[@oldmaninthemirror]

I just created my savings account after watching this video. My Apple Cash was automatically transferred to the savings account. It is April 29 2023. I did not have to take any steps to transfer.

[@itsdev330]

Hey this was a nice breakdown. I appreciate the work you put into this video!

[@TheBestWill]

Thanks you, much appreciated!

[@rcondona4011]

I don’t have options to savings in Apple Wallet

[@TheBestWill]

Hi - If you haven't yet, check what version of iOS your phone is on. Savings requires iOS 16.4 or later. I had that problem myself, and then when I upgraded I could then see Savings.

[@RHEYMS]

Agree, I had the same issue but when I updated my iOS, I was then able to see the option to open a savings account.

[@keska01]

can you transfer money from another bank e.g. Capital one?

[@TheBestWill]

Yes, you can transfer funds from other banks into the Apple savings account.

[@epdiablo25]

Would you recommend transferring a chunk of savings from a bank into this account? The rate at my bank is a joke and I could earn some nice cash at 4.15%

[@TheBestWill]

Apple is certainly a contender, if you want to keep cash in a savings account. Other alternatives to look at, which might pay a little more, are other online high-yield savings accounts, or CDs (can get this at a bank or through a brokerage), or money market funds (can buy this through a brokerage). Do some research to understand the potential risks for all of these so you can make an informed decision.

[@epdiablo25]

@@TheBestWill Thanks so much William. I received some money in a settlement about a year ago and it’s just sitting in a savings account earning next to nothing. I want to invest some of it but am quite the novice when it comes to investments.

[@TheBestWill]

@@epdiablo25 If you want a quick video to learn a little bit about investing, maybe watch this one that I made recently: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJ2bfYKIqMuCick

[@gabepaz2640]

It’s been 3 weeks and I still don’t have the option to open the savings account. Maybe I should just call.

[@TomFolie]

I found it easy to open up the account however ran into an issue trying to connect one of my brokerage cash management accounts to fund it. While the account showed up as available whenever I tried to fund the saving account it said the brokerage account wasn’t “verified”. I spent 3 hours with support (mostly just holding) being transferred around. Once hitting the 3rd hour, I had the rep cancel the account. If it is that hard to get money in, I wondered how hard it would be to get money out. By far the worst experience I have had with an Apple product.

[@TheBestWill]

Ouch! Sorry to hear that.

[@tycox8704]

Is there a limit on how much you can deposit? Can funds be deposited via check?

[@TheBestWill]

I don't think you can add money with a check. I believe it is only with an electronic transfer from another bank. As far as I know, there is no limit on how much you can deposit.

[@motofunk1]

There is a 250k Maximum balance and they will refund to you via check if you exceed that amount. Matches the FDIC limit anyway, but there is a limit. Not sure if you can deposit that total amount initially.

[@motofunk1]

Also consider this stance from them... "WE MAY ISSUE YOU A CHECK IF WE OR YOU CLOSE YOUR ACCOUNT OR IF YOU EXCEED THE MAXIMUM DEPOSIT LIMIT. IF THE CHECK ISSUED TO YOU IS LOST, STOLEN, OR DESTROYED, PLEASE CALL US IMMEDIATELY. WE MAY NOT REISSUE YOU A CHECK OR PROVIDE YOU WITH REPLACEMENT FUNDS UNLESS 90 DAYS HAVE PASSED AND YOU HAVE PROVIDED AN AFFIDAVIT ATTESTING THE CHECK IS LOST, STOLEN, OR DESTROYED."

[@emilylovespowder]

Great content! Can you help us understand bond ladders and if you suggest going that route with your prediction of a recession. thx :)

[@TheBestWill]

Hi, Thanks for the compliment and video idea suggestion! I'll add that to the list of ideas for me to pursue. I'd be doing you a disservice If I tried to give a short answer here.

[@theonlyone83]

Something to note. I have an Ipad and not an Iphone, Ipads don't have the wallet app. You can sign up for the Apple CC and see in the settings under wallet but you can't actually get the app on an Ipad. Pretty disappointing on apples part.

[@MarcosElMalo2]

You can fully access the wallet on your iPad in settings (as you note). It should appear just under the settings for the App Store. If there’s a functional difference between the interface available in settings on the iPad vs the stand alone app on the iPhone, I’m not aware of it. Other than having the app icon, is there something the iPhone app has that is missing from iPad’s wallet? (Personally, I prefer the iPad wallet because it’s easier to see and read.

[@tamwilfred]

@@MarcosElMalo2 I have both iPad and iPhone. You can see the wallet on Ipad but I don't see my Apple Savings on my iPad.

[@leafsfan71]

Great video! Can this account be a joint account?

[@TheBestWill]

Hi - Good question. No, the account can only be an individual account. Can't make it a joint account.

[@Inthetimeofthelillies]

i love this video!!!!

[@TheBestWill]

Thank you, you're too kind!

[@asdf51501]

Thanks, that was helpful.

[@TheBestWill]

Thank you, much appreciated!

[@xuantran1959]

I didn’t get that option.

[@yopa2523]

Thanks

[@TA8sometimes]

It’s 4.4% now

[@birilol]

Is this available in Europe?

[@TheBestWill]

I just checked the rules, and it is available only for U.S. citizens.

[@adonhd7]

Very Good

[@TheBestWill]

Thanks!

[@nabsiegel]

Overcast. Hell yeah.

[@williamllambelis3254]

Is that 4% paid out every month ?

[@TheBestWill]

Interest that you earn is compounded daily and credited to your Savings account monthly

[@williamllambelis3254]

@@TheBestWill so does the compound end up being 4.15% at the end of every month or does the year end up being 4.15%

[@TheBestWill]

@@williamllambelis3254 The year ends up being 4.15%.

[@mochikiki]

I’ve transferred to Apple savings for 5 days now. I still haven’t acquired any interest yet, does Apple take a long time to process or something?

[@TheBestWill]

Interest that you earn is compounded daily and credited to your Savings account monthly.

[@Redallstar1]

I opened an account but do not see an option to add beneficiaries.

[@TheBestWill]

Add or remove a beneficiary for your Savings account: 1. On your iPhone, open the Wallet app and tap Apple Card. 2. Tap Savings account. 3. Tap the More button. , then tap Account Details. 4. Scroll down and tap Account Information, then tap Manage Beneficiaries. 5. Tap the support number to speak with a Savings Account Specialist.

[@Poorboyforever]

It has increased from 4.15 quite a bit

[@chollettgarrett]

How can you give a review? It’s been a day!

[@ryanfitzsimons7388]

Can’t seem to use my Apple savings account as a source of payment to pay my Apple credit card. Bizarre, just like you have to call customer service to link an external bank. I’ll just initiate money out of my account from my external bank until Apple figures this out.

[@VulgarMenace96]

Is that 4.15% deposited monthly? So if I deposit $100, I would have $104.15 at the end of the month and so on?

[@TheBestWill]

No, that is 4.15% for the full year, so you would get about 1/12 that amount each month.

[@tamwilfred]

I have a savings account. They deposit your earning monthly though. For most banks the quoted yield is APY. APY stands for "Annual Percentage Yield" which is a percentage that reflects the amount of money, or interest, you earn on money in a bank account over one year

[@thekiller867ify]

Is apple saving better then the acorn investing ? New here

[@TheBestWill]

Apple Savings is a savings account, just like a savings account at a bank, that pays 4.15% interest at the moment. Acorns Investing is an interesting investing service, but is not a savings account. So I wouldn't say that one is better than the other, they're just different.

[@Saqel]

Nice brothers 👍🇮🇩

[@rykerpercival8931]

Hoping they add buckets like ALLY has.

[@TheBestWill]

That would be a really nice addition!

[@montyjackson9905]

For some reason savings doesn’t show as an option in Daily Cash. I do have the Apple Card

[@javierchangking]

Same here

[@FullyLooted]

Update to 4.1

[@tamwilfred]

I had the same issue. You have to have the latest firmware to access it. Also I had to restart the phone once or twice to see the option. It's in your Apple Credit card tab.

[@Casperarizona]

Its been 2 weeks and I am still under review. They wont let me deposit or do anything with it yet. Can anyone say why?

[@TheBestWill]

I agree, that seems too long.

[@andrewzacks]

Surprised you did not discuss Goldman’s role. It seems like Apple is just the marketer?

[@TheBestWill]

That's how I see it, too, but there wasn't much disclosed about how exactly they're working together, and I didn't want to guess.

[@Brantastic07]

The APY is 4.50% now

[@LifeStartsAtrpm-ru1xo]

Thank you all for buying Apple (financial) products. My Apple stock is yielding nice profits!

[@michaelhunt2747]

I didn’t like how high the apr was on the apple card. I have pretty good credit and it was still crazy high. I know you shouldn’t carry a balance but sometimes things happen.

[@TheBestWill]

Good point, thanks for highlighting that!

[@sotonin]

Most people buy with financing and then the interest is moot. Pay it off monthly

[@kg4gav]

My Amazon Prime (Chase) card is 24.24% APR, Apple is 15.74%. I have a $9600 limit with Chase, and $11,500 with Apple. I have a couple of other store cards that I only got because they had a good deal if I signed up. I made the 1 purchase, paid it off and the cards sit in a drawer. I remember these also had ridiculous APR's. My credit score is 795 with TransUnion and 811 with Equifax, 789 with Experian, not too shabby. I'm not sure where these card companies are getting their interest rates. Of the cards I have, Apple is the best rate. Fortunately, I only use my cards for the rewards, so I pay them off weekly and the interest rates don't matter to me.