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Apple Restores Card Payments in India, Supporting Services Growth and Regulatory Adaptation

Jul 6, 2026, 12:26 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Reducing payment friction for Apple Services in India can lift subscription renewals and ARPU in a fast-growing market, supporting Services growth trajectory and valuation upside; however, India remains a smaller segment overall, limiting near-term upside.

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Apple began a phased rollout to restore card payments for Apple Account purchases in India, aligning with RBI rules implemented in 2021. The update reduces friction for subscriptions like iCloud+ and Apple Music, potentially boosting Services growth as the installed base expands. While speculation around Apple Pay in India may rise, no launch plan has been announced.

  • Apple restoring card payments in India for Apple Account purchases. Phased rollout supports Visa/Mastercard for services.
  • May 2022 RBI framework caused suspension of card payments. Apple backend updates enable compatibility with new rules.
  • May ease subscription renewals; rekindle Apple Pay India speculation. Expansion aligns with growing iPhone user base.
  • India services growth remains double-digit; card payments would aid scale.

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