Apple Pay Now Live in India, Axis Bank Visa Credit Cards Can Be Added to Apple Wallet

Apple Pay has finally made its way to India, giving eligible cardholders a new way to use their credit cards through Apple’s digital wallet. Visa has now published an official India page for Apple Pay, confirming that Axis Bank Visa credit cards can be added to Apple Wallet and used for payments through supported Apple devices.

This means eligible Axis Bank credit cardholders can now add their cards to an iPhone or Apple Watch and use them for payments at merchants, online, and within apps that support Apple Pay.

Axis Bank Visa Credit Cards Can Be Added to Apple Wallet

According to Visa, the Apple Pay functionality is currently valid on Axis Bank credit cards only. Cardholders can add their eligible Visa credit card directly through the Apple Wallet app on their iPhone.

The setup process is fairly straightforward:

• Open Apple Wallet on the iPhone.
• Tap the Add (+) button and select Credit Card.
• Follow the on-screen instructions to add the card.

During the setup process, the card issuer may require an additional verification step, such as an OTP or bank app verification. Once the card has been added, users can also add it to their Apple Watch in an easy step.

Bottom Line

For now, the availability is specifically stated for Axis Bank credit cards, making this an important development for Axis cardholders who have been waiting to use Apple Pay in India. With Apple Pay now officially appearing on Visa’s India website, Indian iPhone users finally have another convenient way to use their Axis Bank Visa credit cards for everyday payments.