Apple Pay launch in India
Apple Pay launched in India, with Axis Bank as its first local partner. Apple aims to build card usage in a market where UPI payments are already established.
Timeline
Wednesday, 30 September
- Apple Pay enters India with Axis Bank, targeting card usage and broader partnerships
Axis Bank is Apple Pay’s first partner in India
- Apple Pay launches in India with Axis Bank Visa and Mastercard credit cards
Axis Bank-issued Visa and Mastercard credit cards are supported at launch
