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Apple Pay Set To Launch In India Next Month, May Support UPI Payments

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22 September 2026

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operational-macro

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Fintech

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India

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Fusion42 · 22 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

Apple Pay is expected to launch in India in October, initially supporting Axis Bank cards and possibly integrating with the UPI payment system later to enhance user adoption.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 11 sources have reported it between 18 Sep 2026 and 30 Sep 2026.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

India's digital payments market opens wider for Apple device users as Apple Pay removes entry barriers with cards and soon UPI support. You can now explore partnerships with banks to integrate with Apple Pay and capture new customers starting October.

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11 sources · first reported 18 Sep 2026 · latest 30 Sep 2026

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