Apple Now Allows Apple Card Holders To Defer Their March And April Payments (Updated)

Update 5/1: Apple Card's COVID-19 Customer Assistance Program has been extended for another month, which means that cardholders participating in the program may be able to skip their payment in May without interest charges.

Apple is now allowing its Apple Card customers to defer their March and April payments without incurring interest fees, which gives the users an option to skip this month’s payment without interest charges.

If you are experiencing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Apple is now recommending you to enroll in their COVID-19 Customer Assistance Program. You can click on this link to open a pre-written message in the Messages app, tap the send button, tap the Connect button, then reply "Yes" to enroll in the program.

It's worth noting that the amount of the payment you skipped remains as part of your Card Balance, In addition, when you leave the Customer Assistance Program, your minimum payment isn't affected by payments that you skipped while you were enrolled.

Apple is informing ‌Apple Card holders about the option via an email message: 

We understand that the Covid-19 situation poses unique challenges for everyone and some customers may have difficulty making their monthly payments. ‌Apple Card‌ is committed to helping you lead a healthier financial life.

Should you need assistance, please click here to be connected to Apple Card support via Messages and enroll in our Customer Assistance Program, which will allow you to skip your March payment without incurring interest charges

Apple also created a Support page that's specifically designed to guide you through the signup process.