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Apple Pay Offers Indian Travellers Transit Access Abroad

Apple Pay is now available in India, but only some Axis Bank credit cards can currently be used with it.

In some countries, people can tap an iPhone or Apple Watch to enter buses, trains and metro systems.

Other places let travellers add a special local travel card to Apple Wallet.

Japan, Hong Kong and Singapore are examples of places with supported options.

Some transport systems in the United States and Europe also accept contactless payments.

Express Mode can make tapping faster because the device does not need to be unlocked first.

However, Apple Pay does not work on every transport network.

Travellers should check the local transport agency and make sure their card is eligible before travelling.

Key facts

Indian card support: Apple Pay currently supports eligible Axis Bank credit cards on Visa and Mastercard networks.
Payment methods: Transport systems may accept regular contactless payment cards or compatible local travel cards in Apple Wallet.
Example travel cards: Japan supports compatible IC cards such as Suica, PASMO and ICOCA; Hong Kong supports Octopus.
Supported destinations: Examples include Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, selected United States cities and several European countries.
Express Mode: Users can tap a supported iPhone or Apple Watch without unlocking it or opening Wallet.
Travel advice: Travellers should check the destination's transport operator and confirm card eligibility before departure.

NDTV · 1 hr ago