Apple Pay to Launch in India with Axis Bank

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Publishing Date

9/18/2026 12:00:00 AM

Summary

If you have an iPhone and an eligible Axis Bank credit card, you may soon be able to add the card to Apple Wallet and pay by simply tapping your iPhone at a compatible POS terminal.

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Apple Pay is set to officially enter India in October 2026, beginning with Axis Bank credit cards, according to Reuters. Key points 📅 Expected launch: October 2026 🏦 First banking partner: Axis Bank 💳 Initially, Axis Bank credit cards will be supported. 📱 Users will be able to make tap-and-pay payments using iPhone, with card details securely tokenised on the device. 🔐 Face ID/Touch ID can be used for authentication. 🏦 Apple is also in discussions with HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank, but agreements have not yet been finalised. 🇮🇳 Apple plans to add more banks through separate partnerships over time. 💰 India’s UPI ecosystem remains dominant, accounting for about 84% of digital payment volume, according to the Reuters report.

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