GENERAL30 Sept 2026
Apple Pay enters India without UPI; says it would ‘love to support it one day’ - CNBC TV18
Apple Pay has entered India, but it does not support UPI, the country's popular instant payment system, yet. At launch it works only with Axis Bank-issued Visa and Mastercard credit cards. Debit cards, RuPay cards and cards from other banks are not supported. Apple says it would love to support UPI one day, so check your card before you try.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Apple Pay has started in India but does not support UPI at launch.
- It works only with Axis Bank-issued Visa and Mastercard credit cards.
- Debit cards, RuPay cards and cards from other banks are not supported yet.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you want to try Apple Pay, first confirm your card is an Axis Bank-issued Visa or Mastercard credit card, since other cards will not work right now.
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