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Apple Pay service expansion and usage

Overview

Apple is preparing to launch its digital payment service, Apple Pay, in India, with a potential rollout expected by late September or October. The initial phase will focus on credit card payments via Visa and Mastercard networks, allowing users to perform contactless transactions via NFC technology. At launch, the service will not support the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), as integration requires approval from the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and partnerships with sponsor banks.

Negotiations regarding transaction fees are ongoing. Apple is reportedly seeking a share of “15 to 20 basis points” from the interchange fee on each transaction, while some major credit card issuers are advocating for a “10 basis point share”.

Separately, Apple Pay is seeing increased utilization within the online casino sector. In the United Kingdom, operators such as Sky Vegas, Coral, and Ladbrokes are adopting the service as a primary payment method due to its security features, which use device-specific numbers rather than sharing actual card details. Because UK gambling operators are prohibited from accepting credit card payments, users must ensure their linked cards are eligible for gambling transactions. Some platforms, such as GunsBet, operate under the regulation of the Curaçao Gaming Control Interface and implement responsible gambling tools like deposit and loss limits.

Adoption continues to grow among UK online casinos, where the service is favored for its ease of use. While Apple does not charge consumers, individual casinos or card issuers may apply their own fees. Some operators, such as Casoola Casino, offer traditional banking via Visa and Mastercard alongside digital options. Furthermore, Apple Pay is gaining prominence in the broader online gaming sector for its use of biometric authentication, which facilitates rapid deposits and withdrawals while reducing fraud risks.

Entities

Apple Pay · Apple · Curaçao Gaming Control Interface · National Payments Corporation of India · Philippines

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Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Digital payment methods and loyalty programs expand in online gaming

    Online casinos are expanding their service offerings through loyalty programs like SuperPoints and the integration of secure biometric payment methods such as Apple Pay to improve transaction speed and security

  2. 14 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Apple Pay adoption grows among UK online casinos

    UK online casinos are increasingly utilizing Apple Pay for secure transactions, though players must use eligible debit cards as credit card payments are prohibited by gambling operators.

  3. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Apple Pay integration expands in online casino sector

    Apple Pay is becoming a prominent payment method for online casinos, providing rapid transaction speeds for deposits and withdrawals in various legal jurisdictions.

  4. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 9 sources
    Apple Pay targets India launch by October

    Apple is expected to launch Apple Pay in India by October, initially supporting Visa and Mastercard credit card payments via NFC technology, though UPI integration is not included in the initial rollout.

Sources

adiman.es · analyticsinsight.net · astig.ph · ca.sports.yahoo.com · corrections.qld.gov.au · efratgosh.co.il · gayletter.com · hindi.business-standard.com · historiadorioparatodos.com.br · kapuclouvain.be · latestly.com · newsbytesapp.com · stablewp.com · standard.co.uk · technobugg.com · tv9hindi.com · vehicleliverysolutions.co.uk · vientianetimeslao.la · zoomnews.in

This summary has been updated 2 times: see revision history