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Keeping up with the commentariat: rewards isn’t the game that Apple Card is playing

If first Apple Card reviews are anything to go by, the new credit card from Apple is off to a great start. And to help it hit the ground running, the iPhone maker yesterday via its official YouTube channel released the inaugural ad for the Goldman Sachs-powered credit card. And just as you'd expect, that Apple Card isn't exactly about Daily Cash rewards, strong security, no fees or the elegance of the laser‑etched titanium card seems to be lost on the Apple commentariat.

How to lock your titanium Apple Card

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You can lock your titanium Apple Card at any time in case you've lost or misplaced it to prevent fraud. You might also want to choose to lock your physical Apple Card if it isn't currently in your possession. Locking the card events it from being used to make any purchases. You can unlock or unlock your titanium Apple Card card at any time and iDB shows you how.

Why and how to opt out of the Apple Card arbitration clause

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While you should always read the consumer agreements and policies that contain a lot of "small print" before you sign them, how often do you actually read them, especially in their entirety? Yes, some people do read them, others scan them, and still more just scroll down and tap Agree.

In this article, we’re talking about the Apple Card Customer Agreement, and specifically, the arbitration clause.

You can Google the term if you’re unfamiliar and find plenty of resources that explain an arbitration clause and arbitration process in full detail. But in a nutshell, the arbitration clause in a contract states that the parties will resolve disputes through an arbitration process which presents the evidence in front of a neutral third party.

So now let’s take a look at what exactly the arbitration provision in the Apple Card Customer Agreement states and how you can opt out of it.

How to view your Apple Card number, expiration date, security code & other sensitive details

Aside from using your Apple Card with Apple Pay, you can also use the Apple Card number to buy stuff where Apple Pay is not yet accepted. In order to protect your privacy, the physical card has no number printed on it, which gives you a whole new level of security. But don't worry, you can view your Apple Card number in the Wallet app and we will show you how.