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Apple Card invite email

I received an invitation email about getting early access to Apple Card, but every time I tried to apply, an error message always pops up and says "Apple Card Unavailable. Apple Pay services are currently unavailable. Please try again later."

I tried calling Apple support too, but they can't seem to figure our which department to direct my call to, spend most of the time waiting for transfer and the call was disconnected after 15 minutes..

Any one experiencing the same issue trying to apply for the Apple Card? I was really excited to receive the invite, and really bummed that it's not working :(

iPhone XR

Posted on Aug 8, 2019 8:53 AM

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73 replies

Aug 20, 2019 9:34 AM in response to Slingshot_Kitty

Hi OP here, so to sum it up: my original invite link never worked until today, which is the same day they opened it up to the public. The previous reply by MikesiPodHelp said Apple would send out a new invite within 48 hours, I never received anything.

At the end I still got my Apple Card, not through the original early invite nor any of the ways that Apple said they'll do, just the good old fashioned "open to public".

ADTJedi1

Level 1

9 points

Aug 20, 2019 9:41 AM in response to Slingshot_Kitty

Mine worked today....FINALLY.....as well. I didn’t even have to go to the email. I just went to the wallet app, clicked the plus, clicked CONTINUE, and there was the option. I was through the process, approved, and could use the card through Apple Pay in less than 2 minutes. So for what the hassle was worth and the nonsense about early access...in the end the process worked flawlessly.

NCBlond

Level 1

9 points

Aug 8, 2019 1:35 PM in response to Slingshot_Kitty

I have been getting the same message since I received my invite yesterday. I have powered off and back on and it's still not working. I am running 12.4. Have no idea what to do next.

askbarnabas

Level 10

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Aug 8, 2019 4:49 PM in response to Slingshot_Kitty

Go here second - How to apply for Apple Card - Apple Support

Go here first - https://wallet.apple.com/apply/other/

askbarnabas

Level 10

103,959 points

Aug 9, 2019 6:05 AM in response to NCBlond

Apple Card - Official Apple Support

Aug 8, 2019 11:45 AM in response to Novox

Yes I receive the email invite, I clicked through the “Apply Now” link which opened up Wallet. The error message showed up after I clicked continue.

Novox

Level 1

11 points

Aug 8, 2019 11:36 AM in response to Slingshot_Kitty

Did you get an invitation?

Aeloysa

Level 1

4 points

Aug 8, 2019 12:45 PM in response to Slingshot_Kitty

I received the invite today and I got the same error.

I turn off and on my phone and it works.

Aug 8, 2019 1:38 PM in response to Aeloysa

I was hoping that would work but sadly it still doesn't...

but I'm glad it worked for you!!

NCBlond

Level 1

9 points

Aug 8, 2019 4:39 PM in response to Slingshot_Kitty

That stinks but I did click on the link in my invitation almost immediately when it arrived so I wonder how accurate that information was.

Aug 8, 2019 4:47 PM in response to askbarnabas

it is set up to US I just double checked

NCBlond

Level 1

9 points

Aug 8, 2019 5:58 PM in response to Slingshot_Kitty

Mine is also set to US.

I plan to ask a lot more questions on Monday when Apple Support calls me back.

askbarnabas

Level 10

103,959 points

Aug 8, 2019 6:00 PM in response to NCBlond

use the links I just provided

NCBlond

Level 1

9 points

Aug 9, 2019 4:59 AM in response to askbarnabas

I have followed both links and verified everything. I meet all the requirements for an Apple Card and my device is setup correctly. Still get same Apple Card Unavailable message when I try to apply.

Fullta

Level 1

4 points

Aug 9, 2019 12:23 PM in response to Slingshot_Kitty

Any luck yet? The same thing is happening to me!

Apple Card invite email