Apple swaps card to JPMorgan

Core Insights - Goldman Sachs is divesting $20 billion in outstanding card balances to JPMorgan Chase, with a discount exceeding $1 billion, after over a year of negotiations [3] - The transition will take 24 months, during which Goldman Sachs will continue to manage the Apple business [3] Company Strategies - JPMorgan Chase aims to leverage the Apple brand's global recognition and customer base to enhance its product offerings and customer service [4][5] - The deal allows JPMorgan Chase to utilize its excess capital effectively and gain access to new customers for cross-selling opportunities [5] Financial Implications - The $20 billion card portfolio represents only 1.4% of JPMorgan's total loans, indicating a manageable size for the bank while still being a significant business opportunity [6] - JPMorgan plans to reserve $2.2 billion in the fourth quarter of 2025 for anticipated portfolio losses related to this transaction [7]