American Express has been rolling out frequent promotional offers since early 2019, and this recent iPhone promotion is worth noting. It applies to both EMI and non-EMI purchases and can deliver a meaningful reduction on the purchase price of select iPhone models.
Offer Details
- Offer: Up to 10% cashback on iPhone purchases.
- The cashback is calculated on the transaction amount exclusive of taxes.
- Excluded cards: American Express corporate cards are not eligible.
- The offer is available on both EMI and non-EMI transactions, but only when using the Brand EMI option.
- Each card account is eligible for the benefit on the purchase of one iPhone during the offer period.
- To receive the cashback, the full payment must be made with an American Express card.
- Offer period: 1st March 2019 to 31st March 2019 (inclusive).
- Fulfilment: Cashback will be applied as a statement credit on or before June 29, 2019 to eligible card accounts.
- Refer to the card issuer’s terms and conditions for full details.
Bottomline
A direct 10% cashback on current iPhone models is a strong value proposition, especially since it reduces your billed amount rather than offering reward points. For many cardholders this can translate to notable savings—for example, roughly Rs.10,000 on an iPhone XS Max—depending on the exact price and taxes. If you already hold premium cards that offer equivalent or better benefits on smartphone purchases, the offer may be less compelling. For most shoppers looking for a straightforward discount on an iPhone, this Amex promotion makes good sense.
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