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Apple Pay Launches in India: Set Up Cards and Make Payments Easily
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Moneycontrol•30-09-2026, 10:45
Apple Pay Launches in India: Set Up Cards and Make Payments Easily
- •Apple Pay is now available in India for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, with Mac support coming soon, enabling contactless, in-app, and web payments.
- •Initially, Apple Pay in India supports Axis Bank-issued Visa and Mastercard credit cards, which can be added via the Wallet app or Axis Bank app.
- •Payments are authenticated using Face ID, Touch ID, or device passcode, with card details kept private by using a unique Device Account Number.
- •Key features include contactless payments at NFC terminals, in-app and web purchases without re-entering card details, and continued card rewards.
- •Users can add cards through the Wallet app on iPhone, Apple Watch app, or directly in settings on iPad, Mac, and Apple Vision Pro, requiring a compatible device, eligible card, Apple Account, and passcode/biometric authentication.
Key Questions Answered
At launch, Apple Pay in India supports Axis Bank-issued Visa and Mastercard credit cards.
Open the Wallet app on your iPhone, tap the Add Card button, select Debit or Credit Card, and follow the on-screen instructions to scan or manually enter your card details.
Apple Pay is available on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch at launch, with Mac support arriving soon and compatibility extending to Apple Vision Pro.
