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Apple Pay makes India debut, supports Axis credit cards on Visa, Mastercard
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Fusion42 · 1 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Apple Pay has launched in India, initially supporting Axis Bank credit cards on Visa and Mastercard networks, without UPI or RuPay support. Axis Bank gains a first-mover advantage in integrating Apple Pay, with a negotiated fee lower than Apple's initial request.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 6 sources have reported it between 30 Sep 2026 and 1 Oct 2026.
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You can now access India’s emerging Apple Pay market through Axis Bank’s exclusive launch window, opening a new path to digital payments beyond UPI. This creates a clear target to partner with Apple Pay early before wider bank adoption dilutes your position.
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6 sources · first reported 30 Sep 2026 · latest 1 Oct 2026
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