Apple Proposes to End Partnership with Goldman Sachs
Tech giant seeks new partner for Apple Card as it works on developing its own payment processing technology.
- Apple has proposed to end its banking partnership with Goldman Sachs, which includes the Apple Card and Apple Card Savings Account, within the next 12-15 months.
- The decision is reportedly in line with Goldman Sachs' strategy to scale back its consumer finance ambitions after incurring significant losses from the partnership.
- Apple is working internally on 'Project Breakout' to develop its own payment processing technology and infrastructure, aiming for greater financial independence.
- Potential new partners for Apple include JPMorgan Chase, American Express, Citi, Capital One, Bank of America, and Synchrony Financial.
- The transition will have significant implications for Apple Card users, with maintaining the card's security, functionality, and user trust being crucial.