Apple Pay debuts in India: how it works, features, and key limitations
At physical stores, users double-click the side or home button on their iPhone to open the default card in Apple Wallet, authenticate using Face ID, Touch ID, or a passcode, and hold the device near the contactless reader. The transaction is processed through the underlying credit card, meaning the card’s existing billing cycle, credit limit, reward points, interest terms, and foreign transaction fees continue to apply.