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Apple Pay Eyes India: Tech Giant in Talks with Banks for 2026 Launch

Apple Pay relies on Face ID or Touch ID to approve payments in-person via tap-to-pay, on websites and through apps.

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Moneycontrol•26-02-2026, 12:00

Apple Pay Eyes India: Tech Giant in Talks with Banks for 2026 Launch

•Apple is in discussions with major Indian banks (ICICI, HDFC, Axis) and global card networks (Mastercard, Visa) to launch Apple Pay in India.
•The payment service is anticipated to debut around mid-2026, though the timeline remains flexible.
•Apple Pay in India is expected to support both card-based payments and India's state-backed Unified Payments Interface (UPI).
•The move is part of Apple's broader strategy to expand its presence in India, a rapidly growing market with 1.4 billion people.
•The launch could boost demand for Apple hardware and services revenue in India, a fast-growing digital payments market.

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