Apple Card temporarily offering $75 back on Nike purchases

Many rewards credit cards offer the opportunity to earn a sign-up bonus. Even some no-annual-fee credit cards offer them, allowing consumers to maximize cash back or points without paying every year for simply having the card.

The Apple Card started offering a sign-up bonus only as a limited-time deal in June 2020, when Apple cardholders could earn $50 in Daily Cash after spending $50 at Walgreens. This was followed by limited-time offers in September, October, November 2020 and January 2021.

Currently, through Nov. 13, 2021, you can earn a sign-up bonus of $75 for eligible purchases at Nike.

How to get $75 back on Nike purchases

Through Nov. 13, new Apple cardholders who use Apple Pay and spend at least $75 at Nike.com, in Nike apps or at Nike stores in their first 30 days with the card can earn $75 back in Daily Cash.

Previously, the bonus on the Apple Card ranged between $50 and $75. As you can see, the $75 cash back offer is on the higher side. Plus, given the price range typical for Nike, the bonus requirement should be easy to meet, and it can offset a good portion of the purchase amount.

If you don’t have an Apple Card yet, you can apply using your Apple ID.

Should you use the new Apple Card offer?

If you have been considering a Nike purchase in the near future, the new limited-time offer can be rather handy. This is especially true considering the timing – the offer has arrived just in time for the holiday season. If you’re thinking of gifting someone a pair of Nike shoes, Apple can provide an opportunity to save on the purchase.

If this seems appealing, it might be a good idea to apply for the Apple Card as soon as you can to have plenty of time to use the offer – you only have it through Nov. 13.

Besides that, the Apple Card offers 3% cash back on Apple purchases, as well as 3% cash back when you use Apple Pay for Walgreens, Nike and Uber and Uber Eats purchases and at T-Mobile stores. Other Apple Pay purchases will earn you 2% in cash back. When you use the physical card, the cash back rate goes down to 1%.

However, keep in mind that the Apple Card might not make sense for everyone. Besides the sign-up bonus, it’s important to think of the card’s long-term value as well.

The earning rate is good on Apple purchases, but if you need a primary cash back card to add to your wallet, there might be better options.

For example, with the Blue Cash Everyday® Card from American Express you can earn 3% cash back at U.S. supermarkets (on up to $6,000 per year in purchases, then 1%) and 2% cash back at U.S. gas stations and select U.S. department stores. All other purchases will get you 1% in cash back.

Another alternative is the Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards Credit Card, which earns you unlimited 1.5% cash back on every purchase and doesn’t have an annual fee. Plus, you only need to spend $500 in the first three months with the card to earn its $200 sign-up bonus.

There are quite a few other cards to look into. Shop around before you decide to take advantage of Apple’s offer. The limited-time offers alone shouldn’t tempt you into signing up for a card that doesn’t align with your spending.

See related: Apple card credit score requirements and reasons for denial

Final thoughts

If you’re an Apple enthusiast and have been looking into the Apple Card for some time, now might be a good time to apply. The new limited-time offers give you an opportunity to save a bit of cash on a Nike purchase – just in time for the holidays.