Apple Pay Enters India With Axis Bank Partnership to Challenge UPI Dominance

By Jagmeet Singh · TechCrunch · 2026-09-30

TechCrunch reports that Apple has officially brought its payment service to India, partnering initially with Axis Bank to support Visa and Mastercard credit cards. The rollout targets a premium user base through integrations with major local brands like Zomato and Reliance. This

TechCrunch reports that Apple has officially brought its payment service to India, partnering initially with Axis Bank to support Visa and Mastercard credit cards. The rollout targets a premium user base through integrations with major local brands like Zomato and Reliance. This