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Latest Apple Pay promo nets free drink at Jimmy John's

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Apple on Tuesday publicized a new Apple Pay promotion that allows users to earn a free drink at fast food chain Jimmy John's.

Apple Pay users who spend $10 or more when they order ahead through the Jimmy John's app are eligible to receive a credit for a free drink on an associated Freaky Fast Rewards account. The deal arrives as an increasing number of people place takeout orders due to coronavirus restrictions on local businesses.

In addition to in-app ordering, the promo offer applies to customers checking out with Apple Pay through JimmyJohns.com and at participating stores. The reward period runs through Sept. 27.

A Freaky Fast Rewards account is required to redeem the free drink, with one reward available per account.

Apple routinely runs promotional campaigns to boost adoption of Apple Pay, now a major player in the digital and mobile payments space. This summer brought a spate of deals to users of the payments service, though things have slowed down considerably over the past few weeks.

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In July, Apple Pay customers were treated to a deal that took 50% off Snapfish orders.

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montrosemacs 18 Years · 118 comments

Can't believe Apple is in cahoots with this world-class jerk - Jimmy John, a name that will live in infamy: https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/jimmy-john-liautaud-hunting-photos/

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ihatescreennames 20 Years · 2002 comments

Oh great! The closest Jimmy John’s to me is only 52 miles away and a one hour and 13 minute drive! Considering I’ve never eaten there, have to join the rewards program and the promo ends in 5 days this may not be for me. LOL.

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lightvox88 5 Years · 29 comments

Yea, I would never eat at a Jimmy John's. I don't think Apple is in "cahoots" with them. Apple Pay is a service, and they are trying to grow that business and incorporate rewards and loyalty deals in the mix. It's not like they went to Jimmy John's. I'm sure it was probably the other way around, and Apple can't discriminate against a particular business even one owned by evil Jimmy John.

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chasm 11 Years · 3724 comments

Yeah, I would wager this promo is being run by Goldman Sachs, not Apple. That said, probably worth dropping a line to Tim about it (not this specific promo, but that Apple needs to monitor what partners GS works with on these promos).

CloudTalkin 6 Years · 919 comments

Yea, I would never eat at a Jimmy John's. I don't think Apple is in "cahoots" with them. Apple Pay is a service, and they are trying to grow that business and incorporate rewards and loyalty deals in the mix. It's not like they went to Jimmy John's. I'm sure it was probably the other way around, and Apple can't discriminate against a particular business even one owned by evil Jimmy John.

What are you talking about?  Apple doesn't have to do business with Jimmy Johns.  They can do business with, or not, whomever they choose.  A more likely scenario is Apple may have been unaware of JJ's issues.  You can't make this into a "they didn't have a choice" sort of thing.  That would be silly and unrealistic.