INCOME TAX30 Sept 2026
Apple Pay launches in India with Axis Bank as first card partner: Check where you can use it and how to make payments | Mint
Apple Pay has launched in India, with Axis Bank as its first card partner. If you hold an eligible Axis Bank Visa or Mastercard credit card, you can add it to Apple Wallet and pay at stores, apps and websites using your iPhone or Apple Watch. Your card rewards still apply. Check if your card is eligible before you try.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Apple Pay went live in India on 30 September, with Axis Bank as its first card partner.
- Eligible Axis Bank Visa and Mastercard credit card users can pay at participating stores, apps and websites through iPhone and Apple Watch.
- Apple Pay needs an iPhone XR or later running iOS 18, or an Apple Watch Series 6 or later running watchOS 11 paired with such an iPhone.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you have an eligible Axis Bank Visa or Mastercard credit card and a supported iPhone or Apple Watch, you can add the card through the Axis Bank app or the Wallet app and try one small payment first to check it works for you.
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