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frontpageBRPXR600R posted Nov 29, 2025 05:39 PM
frontpageBRPXR600R posted Nov 29, 2025 05:39 PM

Select PayPal Accounts: 256GB Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max 5G Unlocked Smartphone

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$1199 + 20% PayPal CB

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Apple Store has for Select PayPal Accounts: 256GB Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max 5G Unlocked Smartphone (Various Colors) for $1199 + 20% Back in PayPal Rewards when you follow the deal instructions below. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Members BRPXR600R for posting this deal.
  • Notes:
    • Limited to one Eligible Purchase per customer, up to a total of $1,250 in spend. Eligibility may vary by account.
    • Once your new iPhone is activated, it remains unlocked, which means you can use it with any network that provides service for iPhone. However, if you buy an iPhone with an AT&T Installment Plan, your iPhone will be locked to AT&T and will only work on the AT&T network for the term of your Installment Plan agreement.
Deal Instructions:
  1. Open the PayPal app on your phone (or go to the PayPal website if you're using a browser)
  2. Navigate to the PayPal Rewards section
  3. Look for the offer that says "20% cash back on one Pay Later purchase with PayPal through 12/2"
  4. Once you find it, there should be a "Save offer" button. Tap or click that to activate the offer.
  5. Go to the 256GB Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max 5G Unlocked Smartphone (Various Colors) page
  6. Select iPhone 17 Pro Max, color, and 256GB storage
  7. Scroll down and select No trade-in
  8. Select Buy under Payment options
  9. Choose a carrier
  10. Select No AppleCare coverage
  11. Add to bag
  12. Proceed to checkout
  13. Select PayPal as payment and select Pay in 4 or Pay Monthly
  14. Your total should be $1199. Shipping is free.
  15. If you are eligible, 20% back in PayPal Rewards should show pending shortly after purchase (you may also receive a confirmation email)

Editor's Notes

Written by SubZero5 | Staff
  • About this deal:
  • About this product:
    • 1-year warranty
  • About this store:
    • Details of Apple Store's return policy (here)
  • Terms:
    • Offer ends on the earlier of December 2, 2025, at 11:59:59 p.m. PT or when the maximum number of PayPal Rewards Points available under this Offer for all Eligible Participants is reached.
    • For the one Eligible Purchase, each Eligible Participant will receive up to a maximum of 25000 Points, which can be redeemed for up to $250 cash or other options (the "Reward"). Rewards will no longer be earned once the Offer Period has ended. There is a maximum total of 2 billion (2,000,000,000) points available under this offer for all Eligible Participants who have saved the offer and made an Eligible Purchase. Rewards will no longer be available once this limit is reached. If the maximum total of Points available is reached before the end of the Offer Period, this offer will end early.

Original Post

Written by BRPXR600R
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Apple Store has for Select PayPal Accounts: 256GB Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max 5G Unlocked Smartphone (Various Colors) for $1199 + 20% Back in PayPal Rewards when you follow the deal instructions below. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Members BRPXR600R for posting this deal.
  • Notes:
    • Limited to one Eligible Purchase per customer, up to a total of $1,250 in spend. Eligibility may vary by account.
    • Once your new iPhone is activated, it remains unlocked, which means you can use it with any network that provides service for iPhone. However, if you buy an iPhone with an AT&T Installment Plan, your iPhone will be locked to AT&T and will only work on the AT&T network for the term of your Installment Plan agreement.
Deal Instructions:
  1. Open the PayPal app on your phone (or go to the PayPal website if you're using a browser)
  2. Navigate to the PayPal Rewards section
  3. Look for the offer that says "20% cash back on one Pay Later purchase with PayPal through 12/2"
  4. Once you find it, there should be a "Save offer" button. Tap or click that to activate the offer.
  5. Go to the 256GB Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max 5G Unlocked Smartphone (Various Colors) page
  6. Select iPhone 17 Pro Max, color, and 256GB storage
  7. Scroll down and select No trade-in
  8. Select Buy under Payment options
  9. Choose a carrier
  10. Select No AppleCare coverage
  11. Add to bag
  12. Proceed to checkout
  13. Select PayPal as payment and select Pay in 4 or Pay Monthly
  14. Your total should be $1199. Shipping is free.
  15. If you are eligible, 20% back in PayPal Rewards should show pending shortly after purchase (you may also receive a confirmation email)

Editor's Notes

Written by SubZero5 | Staff
  • About this deal:
  • About this product:
    • 1-year warranty
  • About this store:
    • Details of Apple Store's return policy (here)
  • Terms:
    • Offer ends on the earlier of December 2, 2025, at 11:59:59 p.m. PT or when the maximum number of PayPal Rewards Points available under this Offer for all Eligible Participants is reached.
    • For the one Eligible Purchase, each Eligible Participant will receive up to a maximum of 25000 Points, which can be redeemed for up to $250 cash or other options (the "Reward"). Rewards will no longer be earned once the Offer Period has ended. There is a maximum total of 2 billion (2,000,000,000) points available under this offer for all Eligible Participants who have saved the offer and made an Eligible Purchase. Rewards will no longer be available once this limit is reached. If the maximum total of Points available is reached before the end of the Offer Period, this offer will end early.

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cheerful_man
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Paypal updated their offer to 1 time per account and sent everyone an email. 99% already used their offer. Stop multiplying these for every store.
transparent99
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Paying full price might be better anyway. Most of the "free iPhone 17" deals require you to switch to a plan that costs at least $70-90. Plus activation fee. If you go prepaid you can probably get a plan with everything you need for <$25. Do the math and see if it makes sense for you, I think no unless you're already on the $70-90/mo plan (and for some family plans) and it makes sense for you.
stuuke
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Doesn't seem like a lot of phone deals this year.

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Nov 29, 2025 08:50 PM
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HappyBelieve6282Nov 29, 2025 08:50 PM
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Will it stop showing up when they reached the billion point max or keep showing?
Nov 29, 2025 08:58 PM
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ezrider2009Nov 29, 2025 08:58 PM
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Like most others on this thread, I was able to add the offer into my Paypal account but during checkout at Apple Store website, the Pay with 4 is grayed out. Any trick to get that to work?
Nov 29, 2025 08:59 PM
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pchan87Nov 29, 2025 08:59 PM
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Does anyone know how pay in 4 works if you do a trade in? The phone is 1200$ + tax without trade in but it ll be 900$ with trade in once they receive the old phone, does the installment amounts adjust after apple provides the 300$ credit? Or is 300$ refunded back to the PayPal account?
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Nov 29, 2025 09:01 PM
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SarahPier85
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Nov 29, 2025 09:01 PM
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Thanks just bought an M3 iPad Air from Best Buy (tried the Apple Store option but I got an error that at least one item in my cart made it ineligible to use PayPal...since Apple is currently having a promo with the $100 gift card, I figured it might be that which is preventing the sale from going through).

I didn't want to risk the offer no longer being available by waiting until December 1st, in the event that I might have been able to use my Chase Freedom card (though PayPal offered me to use my bank account, which I picked...though I regret a bit not trying a credit card), particularly given that the offer T&C state that the offer period started in early October.
Nov 29, 2025 09:01 PM
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richardho11Nov 29, 2025 09:01 PM
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This is the message that I received from Paypal. I have 850 credit score and have never been late for any payment, I have no debt and even my added Amex Platinum card annual fee is about as much as the iPhone. They don't think I am capable if paying off $1,300 in 4 separate payments?

This notice is in response to your recent request for a PayPal Pay in 4 installment loan. Our records show that you requested to open a loan on 11/29/2025.

We regret that we are unable to approve your request at this time for the following reason:

Total balance on your outstanding Pay in 4 loans or the Pay in 4 loan amount you requested is too high.
Thank you for your interest in PayPal Pay in 4.

Sincerely,

PayPal
Nov 29, 2025 09:07 PM
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royalrockNov 29, 2025 09:07 PM
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Quote from ezrider2009 :
Like most others on this thread, I was able to add the offer into my Paypal account but during checkout at Apple Store website, the Pay with 4 is grayed out. Any trick to get that to work?
Pay in 4 should show up in paypal website , not in apple , right?
Nov 29, 2025 09:08 PM
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SlickSparrow6488Nov 29, 2025 09:08 PM
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Quote from cheerful_man :
Paypal updated their offer to 1 time per account and sent everyone an email. 99% already used their offer. Stop multiplying these for every store.
Yea, it was so BOGUS. PayPal single handedly ruined my black Friday shopping. I used it on a $100 Bose speaker the first day. Next they sent this shady AF email.
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Nov 29, 2025 09:09 PM
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royalrockNov 29, 2025 09:09 PM
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Quote from richardho11 :
This is the message that I received from Paypal. I have 850 credit score and have never been late for any payment, I have no debt and even my added Amex Platinum card annual fee is about as much as the iPhone. They don't think I am capable if paying off $1,300 in 4 separate payments?

This notice is in response to your recent request for a PayPal Pay in 4 installment loan. Our records show that you requested to open a loan on 11/29/2025.

We regret that we are unable to approve your request at this time for the following reason:

Total balance on your outstanding Pay in 4 loans or the Pay in 4 loan amount you requested is too high.
Thank you for your interest in PayPal Pay in 4.

Sincerely,

PayPal
Is this before or after placing the order?

Does the rewards show immediately before device is delivered in paypal account?
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Nov 29, 2025 09:13 PM
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ezrider2009Nov 29, 2025 09:13 PM
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Quote from royalrock :
Pay in 4 should show up in paypal website , not in apple , right?
You add the offer in paypal site. You use the offer at checkout in Apple site. At least that is how I understood this discussion.
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Nov 29, 2025 09:13 PM
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Penguina
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Nov 29, 2025 09:13 PM
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Quote from Thinker :
Getting the following error when trying to order..

Sorry, we couldn't approve your application
We'll send you an email with more info. In the meantime, you can still check out with PayPal quickly and securely.

What application is being approved here?

I went to PayPal to look and grab this offer.

It says the "4 payment thing" is a "soft-pull" on your credit report because they will have to decide whether they will approve you on the 4-payment thing.

Just FYI for everyone.

Penguina
Nov 29, 2025 09:15 PM
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localdealsNov 29, 2025 09:15 PM
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I got this message from PayPal. This option disappeared from my PayPal account and no longer available. Just so you know that my credit score is 835 and have 10 different credit cards. So my credit is excellent. Is there anything that can be done?

"This notice is in response to your recent request for a PayPal Pay in 4 installment loan. Our records show that you requested to open a loan on 11/29/2025.

We regret that we are unable to approve your request at this time for the following reason:
Total balance on your outstanding Pay in 4 loans or the Pay in 4 loan amount you requested is too high.

Thank you for your interest in PayPal Pay in 4.

Sincerely,

PayPal"
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Nov 29, 2025 09:18 PM
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Nov 29, 2025 09:18 PM
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Quote from Penguina :
I went to PayPal to look and grab this offer.

It says the "4 payment thing" is a "soft-pull" on your credit report because they will have to decide whether they will approve you on the 4-payment thing.

Just FYI for everyone.

Penguina
So, it's a Credit application e.g. similar to when we apply for CC? Paypal is calling it 20% off of anything you buy. Bad.

Not good paypal.
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Nov 29, 2025 09:20 PM
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Penguina
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Nov 29, 2025 09:20 PM
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To that person that said they couldn't do $1500, here is why. Max limit is $1500.


Pay in 4 is available to consumers upon approval for purchases of $30 - $1500. Pay in 4 is currently not available to residents of MO. Offer availability depends on the merchant and also may not be available for recurring, subscription services. When applying, a soft credit check may be needed, but will not affect your credit score. You must be 18 years old or older to apply. PayPal, Inc.: Loans to CA residents are made or arranged pursuant to a CA Financing Law License. GA Installment Lender Licensee, NMLS #910457. NM residents: Find more disclosures related to Pay in 4. RI Small Loan Lender Licensee.




Here is the full terms in case anyone wants it.

Limited to one Eligible Purchase per customer, up to a total of $1,250 in spend.
PayPal may at any time and in its sole discretion, without prior notice, terminate, cancel, suspend or modify this offer or these terms.
"Eligible Participant": Open only to residents of any one (1) of the fifty (50) United States or the District of Columbia or select U.S. Territories who: (1) are eighteen (18) years of age or older, (2) have a U.S. personal account with PayPal that remains in good standing through Reward fulfillment ("PayPal Account"), (3) receive an in app banner, email or other presentation inviting participation in the Offer and save the Offer ("Invitation") (eligibility for those who receive the Invitation will be determined solely by PayPal), and (4) have not already completed an Eligible Purchase.
"Offer Period": Starts on October 6, 2025 and ends on the earlier of December 2, 2025, at 11:59:59 p.m. PT or when the maximum number of PayPal Rewards Points available under this Offer for all Eligible Participants is reached.
How it Works: The Offer allows Eligible Participants to earn PayPal Rewards Points ("Points") equivalent to 20% cash back on one Eligible Purchase during the Offer Period up to $1,250 spent. Eligible Participant must save the Offer through the Invitation once and then successfully complete one (1) Eligible Purchase during the Offer Period. For the one Eligible Purchase, each Eligible Participant will receive up to a maximum of 25000 Points, which can be redeemed for up to $250 cash or other options (the "Reward"). Rewards will no longer be earned once the Offer Period has ended. There is a maximum total of 2 billion (2,000,000,000) points available under this offer for all Eligible Participants who have saved the offer and made an Eligible Purchase. Rewards will no longer be available once this limit is reached. If the maximum total of Points available is reached before the end of the Offer Period, this offer will end early. The receipt and redemption of Points is subject to the PayPal Rewards Agreement.
"Eligible Purchase(s)": Eligible Purchases are purchases made using either Pay in 4 or Pay Monthly that are completed during the Offer Period by an Eligible Participant who has saved the Offer and has not previously received the benefit of the offer. Eligible Purchases do not include: (1) purchases that are marked as "pending" as of the end of the Offer Period, (2) purchases with Pay in 4 where the first payment has not been successfully processed, (3) any purchase or portion of a purchase that involves a payment method other than Pay in 4 or Pay Monthly; (4) purchases made at a merchant who enrolled in Pay Later within 30 days prior to the start of the promotion; and (5) any purchase involving non-profit organizations, gambling, security brokers/dealers, foreign currency/money orders, and stored value cards. Satisfaction of Eligible Purchase criteria will be determined solely by PayPal.
Reward Redemption: Reward should be available in Eligible Participant's Account Overview section of the PayPal Account to redeem for cash and other redemption options within fourteen (14) days after qualifying to receive the Reward, although may take longer. See the "Redeeming Points" section of the PayPal Rewards Agreement for details.
Miscellaneous: Participation in offer is subject to the PayPal User Agreement, PayPal Rewards Agreement and the underlying Pay in 4/Pay Monthly loan agreement (s) to each Eligible Purchase. Similar offers may run at the same time; qualification for this offer does not constitute qualification for any other offer. PayPal is not responsible and/or liable if any e-mail, Reward, or offer-related materials or correspondence are not delivered for any reason. This offer is only redeemable in its originally published form.
Account Review and Reward Adjustments: PayPal may review accounts and purchases related to this offer at any time. If Eligible Purchases are refunded or if loan payments are not completed as agreed, PayPal may delay or reverse your Reward without prior notice. PayPal also reserves the right to deny or reverse Rewards should an account show patterns of abuse, fraud or exploitation of the program.
Important Credit Information: Pay in 4 and Pay Monthly are loan products. Missing payments or defaulting on these loans may negatively impact your credit score and credit history.
Pay in 4 is available to consumers upon approval for purchases of $30 - $1500. Pay in 4 is currently not available to residents of MO. Offer availability depends on the merchant and also may not be available for recurring, subscription services. When applying, a soft credit check may be needed, but will not affect your credit score. You must be 18 years old or older to apply. PayPal, Inc.: Loans to CA residents are made or arranged pursuant to a CA Financing Law License. GA Installment Lender Licensee, NMLS #910457. NM residents: Find more disclosures related to Pay in 4. RI Small Loan Lender Licensee.
Pay Monthly is subject to consumer credit approval and eligibility. Fixed APR is 9.99-35.99%. Eligibility varies and exclusions may apply. Terms and rates vary based on purchase amount and your credit. Payments may change based on shipping, taxes, updates to your purchase, or missed payments. Availability depends on the merchant and may not be available for subscriptions or recurring payments. Pay Monthly is currently not available to residents of AK, CT, HI or WA. You must be 18 years old or older to apply. Missed payments may have an impact on your credit score. The lender for Pay Monthly is WebBank. PayPal, Inc. (NMLS #910457): RI Loan Broker Licensee. VT Loan Solicitation Licensee. VT residents: THIS IS A LOAN SOLICITATION ONLY. PAYPAL, INC. IS NOT THE LENDER. INFORMATION RECEIVED WILL BE SHARED WITH ONE OR MORE THIRD PARTIES IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR LOAN INQUIRY. THE LENDER MAY NOT BE SUBJECT TO ALL VERMONT LENDING LAWS. THE LENDER MAY BE SUBJECT TO FEDERAL LENDING LAWS.
Nov 29, 2025 09:21 PM
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HappyBelieve6282Nov 29, 2025 09:21 PM
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Quote from richardho11 :
This is the message that I received from Paypal. I have 850 credit score and have never been late for any payment, I have no debt and even my added Amex Platinum card annual fee is about as much as the iPhone. They don't think I am capable if paying off $1,300 in 4 separate payments? This notice is in response to your recent request for a PayPal Pay in 4 installment loan. Our records show that you requested to open a loan on 11/29/2025.We regret that we are unable to approve your request at this time for the following reason:Total balance on your outstanding Pay in 4 loans or the Pay in 4 loan amount you requested is too high.Thank you for your interest in PayPal Pay in 4.Sincerely,PayPal
I got the same thing also have a high credit score, is it that we are too high over the amount, I want the 512gb

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Nov 29, 2025 09:27 PM
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joswNov 29, 2025 09:27 PM
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can i buy the iphone 17 pro (regular) not the max and still be eligible for the 20% cashback?
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