Apple Pay launches in India, letting eligible Axis Bank Visa and Mastercard credit cardholders add their cards to Apple Wallet on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch (Dhruv Mohan/The Economic Times)
Apple Pay has officially launched in India, enabling eligible Axis Bank Visa and Mastercard credit cardholders to use the service. Users can add their cards to Apple Wallet on supported devices, including iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. This expansion marks a significant step for Apple's payment ecosystem in the Indian market.
- ▪Apple Pay is now available in India for eligible Axis Bank Visa and Mastercard credit cardholders.
- ▪Users can add their qualifying cards to Apple Wallet on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch.
- ▪The launch allows Indian customers to make contactless payments using Apple's digital wallet service.
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