Apple has officially started its annual four-day shopping event for 2025. This promotion covers Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Customers in the United States can receive a promotional Apple Gift Card when they buy specific older-generation or mid-range devices. This sale is different from other retailers because Apple does not lower the price of the products directly. You pay the full price upfront and get a gift card to use on a later purchase.
Key Takeaways
- Event Dates: The offer runs from Friday, November 28, through Monday, December 1, 2025.
- The Deal: Customers receive an Apple Gift Card worth up to $250 with the purchase of eligible products.
- Excluded Items: The new iPhone 17 series, iPhone Air, Apple Watch Ultra 3, and M5-equipped devices are not part of this promotion.
- Where to Buy: The offer is valid at Apple Store locations, on apple.com, and in the Apple Store app.
- Best Value: The highest gift card value of $250 applies to 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with M4 Pro or M4 Max chips.
This year, the maximum gift card value is $250. This top-tier offer is limited to high-end Mac computers. Most other popular items come with gift cards ranging from $25 to $100. Shoppers should check third-party stores like Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy before buying directly from Apple. These retailers often sell the same products with direct cash discounts that exceed the value of Apple’s gift card.
iPhone Deals Apple is offering gift cards on the iPhone 16 series, which is now one year old following the release of the iPhone 17.
- $75 Gift Card: iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus.
- $50 Gift Card: iPhone 16e.
- Excluded: iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and the new ultra-slim iPhone Air do not qualify for any promotion.
iPad Deals The promotion includes several iPad models, but the amounts vary by device.
- $100 Gift Card: iPad Air.
- $50 Gift Card: iPad (10th generation/A16) and iPad mini.
- Excluded: The newest iPad Pro models with the M5 chip are not eligible.
Mac Deals Mac computers offer the highest return in terms of gift card value.
- $250 Gift Card: MacBook Pro (14-inch or 16-inch) with M4 Pro or M4 Max chips.
- $200 Gift Card: 15-inch MacBook Air (M4 chip).
- $175 Gift Card: 13-inch MacBook Air (M4 chip).
- $150 Gift Card: iMac.
- $100 Gift Card: Mac mini.
Apple Watch and AirPods Deals Wearables are also part of the event.
- $75 Gift Card: AirPods Max.
- $50 Gift Card: Apple Watch Series 11, Apple Watch SE 3, AirPods Pro 3, HomePod, and Beats Studio Pro.
- $25 Gift Card: AirPods 4, Apple TV 4K, Apple Pencil Pro, and Magic Keyboard for iPad Air.
- Excluded: Apple Watch Ultra 3 is not eligible for this offer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Can I use the gift card immediately on my purchase?
A. No. You pay the full price for your item today. The gift card is for a future purchase. You can use it later for apps, subscriptions, or another product.
Q. Are the new iPhone 17 and iPhone Air included?
A. No. Apple typically excludes its newest flagship phones from Black Friday promotions. Only the iPhone 16 series and iPhone 16e are eligible.
Q. Can I combine this offer with a trade-in?
A. Yes. You can trade in your old device to get trade-in credit and still receive the gift card if you buy an eligible product.
Q. Is this offer available for education pricing?
A. No. You cannot stack the Black Friday gift card offer with Apple’s education discounts. You must choose one or the other.
Q. How long does the event last?
A. The event ends at 11:59 p.m. PST on Monday, December 1, 2025.
