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Apple Pay finally arrives in India on a limited basis
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Apple has officially launched its Apple Pay service in the Indian market on a restricted basis. Current functionality is limited exclusively to customers holding cards issued by Axis Bank.
- 01Apple Pay enters the Indian payment landscape after a prolonged absence
- 02Service integration is currently restricted to Axis Bank cardholders only
- 03Expansion to additional financial institutions has not yet been detailed
- 04Mobile payment accessibility remains limited for the broader Indian consumer base
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Apple Pay is now available in India, but it only supports cards by Axis Bank for now.