Apple Pay India Launch Nears as Apple Posts Payments Job in Bengaluru

Apple has posted a Business Development Manager role for Wallet, Payments and Commerce in Bengaluru that explicitly mentions Apple Pay, NFC payments, UPI and device tokenisation. Reports point to an India launch around October 2026, possibly starting with Axis Bank credit cards.

• Bengaluru job listing names Apple Pay, NFC, UPI and tokenisation
• Role covers negotiations with banks and payment networks
• India launch reportedly targeted for October 2026
• Rollout may begin with Axis Bank credit cards