The long-awaited launch of Apple Pay in India is finally here, allowing consumers to trade their physical credit cards for convenient phone-based contactless payments, backed by a strategic partnership with Axis Bank for this initial rollout that currently supports only select Visa and Mastercard credit cards while broader banking integrations are anticipated down the line. Available for users equipped with an iPhone XR or later running iOS 18 or compatible Apple Watch models, the setup requires opening the Apple Wallet application, tapping the prominent plus button, and choosing to add a debit or credit card. From there, users can either hold their iPhone over the back of the card to capture information instantly or choose to enter their card number, name, expiry date, and security code manually before completing the final instructions. Upon successful verification, every transaction is safely authorized via Face ID, Touch ID, or a secure passcode, empowering users to bypass physical cards entirely and tap their devices smoothly against NFC-enabled retail terminals or utilize the service across supported e-commerce platforms and mobile applications.
Getting Started With Apple Pay in India: How to Add Cards and Pay Seamlessly
