Is Apple Pay coming to India?

But sadly, Indians won’t be able to do the same. In an anti-Digital India move, Apple, world’s largest technology company has decided not to launch their flagship cashless payment system Apple Pay in India.

Why can’t I find Apple Pay on my iPhone?

Go to Settings > Apple ID, iCloud and App Store. Click on Payment and if you don’t have a card there, put your credit card in. You should then be able to access Wallet and Apple Pay after that. I just linked one of my cards in my Apple wallet to my Apple ID in the App Store.

How do I enable Apple Pay in India?

To set up Apple Pay, add a credit, debit, or prepaid card to the Wallet app on your iPhone, Apple Watch, or other compatible device….How to add a card for Apple Pay on your Mac or iPad

1. Open Wallet settings on your device.
2. Tap Add Card.
3. Follow the steps on the screen to add a card.

How do I add a card to my Apple Wallet in India?

How to add a card for Apple Pay on your iPhone

1. In the Wallet app, tap the Add button .
2. Tap Debit or Credit Card.
3. Tap Continue.
4. Follow the steps on the screen to add a new card.
5. Verify your information with your bank or card issuer.
6. If you have a paired Apple Watch, you have the option to also add the card to your watch.

How can I tap and pay with iPhone in India?

Pay with your default card on an iPhone with Face ID

1. Double-click the side button.
2. When your default card appears, glance at iPhone to authenticate with Face ID, or enter your passcode.
3. Position the top of iPhone within a few centimeters of the contactless reader until you see Done and a checkmark on the screen.

How do I pay in India?

1. Debit/Credit Cards. Every bank in India provides customers with a debit card which they can use for online payments.
2. PayPal. PayPal is an emerging payment method in India.
3. PayTm.
4. PayUMoney.
5. Pockets.
6. Apple Pay.
7. Google Pay.
8. Samsung Pay.

Why is Apple Pay taking so long to launch in India?

This can be another major reason why Apple Pay now wants to wait, instead of right away launching their Apple Pay services. At a time when digital payments are experiencing an all-time surge in India, with UPI witnessing 900\% growth, and 30 crore monthly transactions, this is indeed a bad news for Digital India.

How can I use Apple Pay on my iPhone in India?

The Indian Government has to develop a POS terminal which not only works with credit/debit cards but also with Samsung/Apple Pay. This Payment service will be more efficient to use and iPhone users won’t have to download apps like SBI Buddy,811 from Axis Bank etc.

Is Apple Pay stuck with red tape in India?

Apple Pay, it seems, is stuck with Red Tape in India. Apple users in these countries Australia, Canada, Mainland China, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Russia, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, the UK, the US, and Taiwan use Apple Pay for a contactless payment mechanism. But sadly, Indians won’t be able to do the same.

Is Apple Pay a sound financial decision for Apple?

Apple has merely a percent of smartphone market share in India. With that low number, Apple Pay may be used only by a handful of people in the country. For a company like Apple, this may not be the sound financial decision to make when they don’t see good numbers.