Does Apple.com Store offer 24 hour customer service?
A:Yes! This call center operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.The least busy day is Sunday, and the most busy day is Tuesday.
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How long will I wait on hold?
A:The average hold time is 2 minutes.The longest hold times are on Friday, and the shortest are on Monday.You can skip the hold time for free.
How do I get through the phone menu to a live person?
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Here is our latest tip for weaving through the phone menu to get to a real person the fastest:Press 2
Below are some clips we've found from Apple.com Store's phone menus and tips that help give an idea of what you will encounter when you call. We've highlighted why they are important as well:
They may ask your reason for calling (instead of a menu)
"Welcome to Apple. Calls are recorded and transcribed for evaluation, train personnel and to improve contact center technologies.
I'm an automated system that can handle complete sentences. So tell me, how can I help you today?"
Excerpt from a call with Apple.com Store
Wednesday, October 30, 2024 3:54 PM
They may ask you to say or enter information
"So I can route your call correctly, please choose from the following three options.
For technical support, repair status, or iTunes billing issues, press one or say technical support."
Excerpt from a call with Apple.com Store
Wednesday, October 30, 2024 3:54 PM
The first phone menu
"Welcome to Apple. Calls are recorded and transcribed for evaluation, train personnel and to improve contact center technologies.
I'm an automated system that can handle complete sentences. So tell me, how can I help you today?
I can transfer you to a live agent. But to make sure I route your call correctly, please tell me your reason for calling today.
So I can route your call correctly, please choose from the following three options.
For technical support, repair status, or iTunes billing issues, press one or say technical support.
For help with a recent order, press two or say recent order."
Excerpt from a call with Apple.com Store
Wednesday, October 30, 2024 3:54 PM
What are the hours and when should I call?
Apple.com Store operates the call center for this 800-692-7753 phone number 24 hours, 7 days.The short answer is that you should call on a Monday.This observation and the following section are based on analysis of a sample set of 143 calls made in the last 90 days using our free, web-based phone (see above).
When you use our free AI-powered phone to call and talk, wait on hold, or navigate for you, it will automatically wait until the Apple.com Store call center opens before trying to call. It will ask your permission before it places the call, so you can also further delay that scheduled call until you are ready. But that means you can "set it and forget it" ahead of time.
An important note: busy times vs hold times vs best time to call
When we refer to busy or less busy times, we are talking about the volume of calls. The busiest times are when the most people are calling this Apple.com Store phone number (least busy times have fewer people calling). This high call volume does not necessarily mean that you will have a long hold time when you call. Companies like Apple.com Store staff their call centers differently based on the time of day and day of the week, so you may experience a shorter wait on hold at the busiest of times. When we refer to the best time to call, we are referring to the optimal combination of lower call volume and shorter wait times.
The least busy time to call
The least busy day to call Apple.com Store is Sunday.The most busy day to call is Tuesday, which averages 191% more phone calls by comparison.Again, this is based on a sample of 143 calls made with our AI-powered, web-based phone in the last 90 days.
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The shortest wait on hold
We measured the shortest hold times to be on Monday.The longest wait in the queue on average occurs on Friday.
In summation, the best day to call Apple.com Store is Monday.It isn't the least busy day, but the fact that hold times are shortest combined with it being on the busy side tells us that Apple.com Store staffs up on Monday to handle the higher call volume, and that makes it the best time to call.
Why Customers Call Apple.com Store
If you have time to do a bit of reading before you call Apple.com Store, we recommend you read over some of our problem-specific articles.
Yes, you can purchase AppleCare for your Apple products directly from the Apple.com Store. AppleCare is a service and support plan that extends the coverage of your Apple device beyond the standard warranty. It provides additional benefits such as priority access to technical support, hardware repair coverage, and software assistance. When shopping on Apple.com, you can add AppleCare to your purchase during the checkout process. Alternatively, you can also buy AppleCare separately within 60 days of your device's purchase date. AppleCare offers peace of mind by ensuring that you receive expert help and protection for your Apple products, and the Apple.com Store makes it convenient and easy to purchase this service.
Apple.com Store offers several shipping options to customers. The available choices include standard shipping, expedited shipping, and express shipping. With standard shipping, customers can expect their orders to arrive within a few days, depending on the destination. Expedited shipping, on the other hand, ensures faster delivery within a shorter timeframe. For customers who require their products urgently, express shipping is available, allowing for the quickest delivery possible. The exact shipping times, however, may vary depending on the location and availability of the product. Apple also provides real-time tracking updates for all shipments, allowing customers to monitor the progress of their orders. Additionally, customers can choose to have their products delivered to their home address or to an Apple Store for pickup.
The return policy for Apple.com Store allows customers to return their purchased products within 14 days of receiving them. The products must be in their original condition and packaging to qualify for a full refund. This policy is applicable to all items sold on the Apple.com Store, including iPhones, iPads, Macs, Apple Watches, accessories, and software. For personalized products, such as engraved devices, returns are only accepted in case of defects. To initiate a return, customers can contact Apple Support or process it online through the order status page. Refunds are processed within approximately ten business days, and customers will receive their refund through the same payment method used for the purchase. Please note that shipping charges are non-refundable, and customers are responsible for the return shipping fees unless the product is defective or incorrect.
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Below is a sample of recent calls to Apple.com Store, and their purpose. Are any of these similar to the reason you are trying to call?
Account access assistance: "Do you need information to get into my account?"
- From a call lasting 13m 51s , Oct 30, 2024 3:54 PM
Using Apple TVs as monitors: "I want to use two Apple TVs as external monitors for my laptop, is that possible?"
- From a call lasting 36s , Jul 20, 2024 6:41 PM
Unauthorized transactions: "I've noticed some unauthorized transactions in my account."
- From a call lasting 27m 27s , Jun 22, 2024 2:24 AM
Billing inquiry: "I have a bill. I have no idea what this is for."
- From a call lasting 14m 43s , Jun 4, 2024 11:44 PM
Unrecognized credit card charge: "I'm calling about a charge on my credit card from Apple that I don't recognize."
- From a call lasting 8m 43s , May 9, 2024 8:43 PM
Unauthorized charges dispute: "I never ordered anything from them and they keep charging my account for unknown transactions."
- From a call lasting 23m 7s , Apr 26, 2024 10:49 PM
Information about why customers call Apple.com Store is extracted from issues that customers have reported to GetHuman.
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