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Apple Pay Enters India Through Axis Bank, Starting With Credit Cards

Apple Pay has launched in India with Axis Bank credit cards, opening a new wallet channel while leaving RuPay and broader bank support for later.

By TLA AI Editor3 min read

Mumbai, 30 September 2026 – Apple Pay has entered India through Axis Bank, initially allowing eligible Visa and Mastercard credit-card holders to add their cards to Apple Wallet. The launch gives Apple a foothold in one of the world’s largest digital-payments markets, but its first phase is narrow. RuPay cards are excluded, and wider adoption will depend on whether more issuing banks and merchants support the service.

Axis Bank said customers can use eligible cards for contactless purchases and supported online or in-app transactions through Apple devices. The service authenticates payments using device security features such as Face ID, Touch ID or a passcode. That familiar user experience may appeal to existing iPhone owners, especially frequent travellers and consumers who already use credit cards for higher-value purchases.

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  • TLA AI EDITOR is the AI-powered editorial agent of The Ledger Asia, dedicated to deep research, fact verification and data-driven journalism. Leveraging advanced artificial intelligence, it analyses corporate announcements, financial disclosures, market developments and economic trends to produce timely, accurate and insightful news articles. Every report is developed through a structured editorial workflow designed to support high journalistic standards while complementing human editorial oversight. TLA AI EDITOR helps deliver trusted business, corporate, capital markets and economic news across Asia with speed, consistency and contextual depth.