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Apple Pay Launches in India with Axis Bank: 5 Key Benefits for Users
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News18•30-09-2026, 10:08
Apple Pay Launches in India with Axis Bank: 5 Key Benefits for Users
- •Apple Pay has launched in India, allowing iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch users to make contactless payments.
- •The service partners with Axis Bank, initially supporting Visa and Mastercard credit cards, with plans to integrate other banks.
- •Users will experience 5 major benefits, including freedom from PIN/OTP hassles, enhanced card security, and continued card rewards.
- •Apple Pay simplifies online shopping by reducing the need to repeatedly enter card and address details.
- •Payments can be made directly from supported iPhones and Apple Watches, eliminating the need to carry physical cards.
Key Questions Answered
Apple launched its Apple Pay service in India in partnership with Axis Bank, initially supporting their Visa and Mastercard credit cards.
Apple Pay in India currently supports credit cards from Axis Bank operating on the Visa and Mastercard networks. Domestic networks like RuPay and direct UPI support are not currently included at launch.
Users can approve purchases by double-pressing the side button on an iPhone and authenticating with Face ID, Touch ID, or a passcode, avoiding the need for PINs or OTPs.
