Apple Pay is set to debut in India in October 2026, bringing contactless card payments to the market. However, the integration with the UPI has been postponed due to ongoing disputes over biometric authentication and NFC access. Additionally, Apple is requesting a commission that Indian banks are hesitant to agree to.

The rumoured launch could also boost credit card payments in India.

Apple Pay is set to debut in India by October, targeting the premium credit card segment and earning transaction fees, but will not support UPI integration initially.

Apple Pay is set to debut in India in October 2026, bringing contactless card payments to the market. However, the integration with the UPI has been postponed due to ongoing…