Apple Pay may launch in India next month: Axis Bank users could get first access

Apple Pay is reportedly preparing to enter India in October 2026, starting with Axis Bank credit cards. The service could allow eligible iPhone users to make contactless payments, with support for more banks expected later. Apple has yet to confirm the launch date.

Apple is reportedly preparing to launch Apple Pay in India in October 2026, with Axis Bank expected to become its first banking partner. The service could initially support Axis Bank credit cards, allowing eligible iPhone users to make contactless payments at shops and other outlets. Three people familiar with the plans shared the details with Reuters.

The reported launch would mark Apple’s entry into India’s digital payments market, where UPI already handles most transactions. Apple has been working to secure agreements with Indian banks and plans to add more lenders........

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