iPhone maker Apple is planning to launch its digital payment service 'Apple Pay' in India by mid-2026. For this, the company is in talks with leading private banks like ICICI, HDFC, and Axis, as well as global card networks like Visa and MasterCard.

Apple is initially prioritizing contactless payments through cards. With this, customers will be able to add their debit or credit cards to Apple Wallet and use their iPhone or Apple Watch to make payments at machines in stores by tapping them. Later, there are plans to include UPI, the main transaction method in India, in Apple Pay.

This new move by Apple is part of expanding its service area in India. iPhone sales in India had recorded a huge increase in 2025. With the number of customers increasing, the company is now aiming to increase revenue through services such as Apple Care and subscriptions, in addition to phone sales.