New photos show 'beta' Apple Card with NFC-enabled packaging

Newly-published photos are said to show one of the first physical Apple Cards, including its special packaging for quick iPhone pairing.

As anticipated the packaging incorporates an NFC tag, according to well-known leak source Ben Geskin. This should link the physical card with the digital one in the Wallet app.

The leaked card is said to belong to someone in a "semi-private" beta internal to Apple. Geskin's name was Photoshopped in to protect the real person's identity.

He noted also that while the card appears gold-like, that's likely an illusion caused by ambient color temperature. In person, cards should have the same silver hue Apple showcased at its March 25 press event.

The physical Apple Card is notable not just for NFC pairing, but being made of real titanium instead of plastic. For security purposes it lacks visible account or CVV numbers, which instead have to be retrieved from the Wallet app.

Apple is partnering with Goldman Sachs and Mastercard for the initial U.S. launch. It has yet to set a firm date beyond sometime this summer.

36 Comments

tipoo 1121 comments · 14 Years

About 5 years ago

Would have been a bit cooler if they could drop the co-branding (especially the taste Goldman leaves for some...), but slick looking card.

I still haven't read anywhere - does it have any form of warranty extension?

apple ][ 9225 comments · 13 Years

Looks nice!

I look forward to getting mine, as long as I don't get denied. I kind of doubt that I would, but you never know. :#

UniqueGuy 9 comments · 5 Years

Being a Mastercard, I would imagine it *will* have extended warranties on purchased items.

anantksundaram 20390 comments · 18 Years

tipoo said:

Would have been a bit cooler if they could drop the co-branding (especially the taste Goldman leaves for some...), but slick looking card.

I still haven't read anywhere - does it have any form of warranty extension?

As far as I am concerned, the co-branding with Goldman Sachs gives this card cache. GS is a serious, substantive financial services company. Arguably the best in the world.

And if this co-branding keeps some possible clientele out, I am actually kind of fine with their not being a part of Apple credit card pool. There certainly are plenty of other credit cards out there. (Although they’d be kidding themselves, and being hypocritical, if they think major financial services companies that offer credit cards don’t have issues similar to that of GS).