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Apple Pay Inches Closer to India Launch with Axis Bank as Issuer
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Fusion42 · 18 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Apple Pay is close to launching in India with Axis Bank as its first issuing partner, marking Apple's entry into one of the world's largest digital payments markets dominated by the Unified Payments Interface (UPI). The potential inclusion of UPI integration alongside card payments could significantly expand Apple Pay's reach in India's evolving payment landscape.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 14 sources have reported it between 18 Sep 2026 and 2 Oct 2026.
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Apple's entry into India shifts the competitive balance in mobile payments, forcing you to reconsider partnerships and UPI support to stay relevant in this fast-growing market. Axis Bank's role as issuer opens a clear path to scale if you act quickly.
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14 sources · first reported 18 Sep 2026 · latest 2 Oct 2026
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