Archive · 25 Jan 2026
Apple Pay Nears India Launch Amid Discussions
Apple is getting ready to bring Apple Pay to India.
They are talking to companies like Visa and Mastercard and working on getting the necessary approvals.
The launch might happen around June or July, but it depends on how quickly everything gets approved.
At first, Apple Pay will focus on contactless payments using your phone.
Later, they might add support for UPI, which is a popular payment system in India.
Apple's move comes as more people in India are using digital payments, and it's also a time when Apple is selling more iPhones in the country.
Other companies like Samsung already have similar services, so Apple will have competition.
Apple is in talks with Visa and Mastercard to launch Apple Pay in India.
The initial rollout is expected around June or July 2025, pending regulatory approvals.
Apple Pay will first focus on contactless card-based payments using NFC.
Future integration with UPI is possible but requires separate regulatory clearances.
Apple's entry into India's digital payments market comes as competition intensifies with services like Samsung Wallet.
- Who
- Apple
- What
- Launch of Apple Pay in India
- When
- June or July 2025 (tentative)
- Where
- India
- Why
- To expand its digital payments service and tap into India's growing electronic transactions market
Apple Pay
Samsung Wallet
Market Competition
Apple Pay
Apple Pay aims to expand its digital payments service in India, leveraging its growing market share and user base.
Samsung Wallet
Samsung Wallet is already established in the Indian market, providing a competitive alternative to Apple Pay.
- Service
- Apple Pay
- Target Launch Months
- June or July 2025
- Initial Focus
- Contactless card-based payments using NFC
- Potential Future Integration
- Unified Payments Interface (UPI)
- Competitors
- Samsung Wallet
- Apple's Market Share in India
- 9–10%
