Apple In Talks With Banks To Launch Apple Pay In India By Mid-2026: Report

by · Inc42

SUMMARY

  • Apple is reportedly in discussions with leading Indian banks and global card networks to launch Apple Pay in India by mid- to late-2026
  • The company is in talks with private sector lenders like ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank and Axis Bank for a potential rollout
  • Per earlier reports, the rollout is likely to happen in phases. In the first stage, Apple Pay is expected to focus on card-based contactless payments