Apple Pay launches in India
The service is initially available to Axis Bank credit card customers on Visa and Mastercard networks
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Published: Sep 30, 2026 10:35 AM | 1 min read
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- Apple Pay has officially launched in India, partnering with Axis Bank to enter the country's digital payments market.
- The service is currently available to Axis Bank credit card customers using Visa and Mastercard networks; RuPay cards are not eligible at this time.
- Jennifer Bailey, Apple’s Vice President of Apple Pay and Apple Wallet, emphasized India's digital-savvy population and their demand for secure payment solutions.
- Apple Pay offers users the ability to make payments in stores, online, and in apps, highlighting its safety, security, and privacy features.
Apple Pay has launched in India, marking the payment service’s entry into one of the world’s largest digital payments markets through a partnership with Axis Bank.
The service is initially available to Axis Bank credit card customers on Visa and Mastercard networks. Cards issued on India’s domestic RuPay network are currently not eligible.
“India is home to a dynamic and digitally savvy population that continues to embrace a cashless future while expecting the highest standards of security and privacy, and we're so excited to bring Apple Pay to users in India today,” said Jennifer Bailey, Apple’s Vice President of Apple Pay and Apple Wallet.
According to the company: “Apple Pay is an easy way to pay in stores, online, and in apps. Use it to pay in full, over time, or with rewards. It's safe, secure, and private.”
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