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Apple Pay Launches in India: Easier iPhone Payments, 5 Key Benefits Unlocked!
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News18•01-10-2026, 15:11
Apple Pay Launches in India: Easier iPhone Payments, 5 Key Benefits Unlocked!
- •Apple Pay has launched in India in partnership with Axis Bank, enabling contactless payments for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch users.
- •Payments become easier without PINs or OTPs; transactions are authorized quickly using Face ID, Touch ID, or a passcode, convenient in crowded places.
- •Card information remains secure as the actual card number is not shared with merchants; a separate digital number and security technology are used.
- •Existing card rewards and offers will continue to be available, and Apple does not charge any separate fees for using Apple Pay.
- •Online shopping and app payments are streamlined, eliminating the need to repeatedly enter card details for faster transactions.
Key Questions Answered
Apple has launched Apple Pay in India in partnership with Axis Bank, allowing users to link their Axis Bank Visa and Mastercard credit cards to the service.
Users can authorize payments by double-pressing the side button of their iPhone and using Face ID, Touch ID, or a passcode, eliminating the need to enter a PIN or wait for an OTP.
No, India's domestic network RuPay and direct UPI support are not included in the initial rollout, as the service focuses primarily on card-based tap-and-pay transactions.
