Apple Pay to launch in India by October 2026
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Apple is reportedly preparing to launch its Apple Pay payment service in India by October 2026.
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- Apple is planning to introduce Apple Pay in India with initial support for Axis Bank credit cards.
- Users may be able to make contactless payments using iPhones and Apple Watches at supported point-of-sale machines.
- Reports suggest the service might not support UPI payments at launch.
- This move aims to expand Apple's service ecosystem in the growing Indian digital payments market.
What to watch next
- Official confirmation of the launch date from Apple
- Announcement of banking partners in India
- Clarification regarding potential future support for UPI payments
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