Apple Pay news and trends

Apple’s New CEO Has a Hardware Event and an AI Problem
Apple // September 08, 2026

John Ternus has been Apple’s CEO for all of eight days, counting weekends, which I’m sure he worked. This coming Wednesday he headlines his first keynote, an event Apple has titled “Surprise and shine.” The press has already told us most of what’s on the...

Digital Wallets Reach More Than 1 in 10 In-Store Payments
Digital Payments // August 04, 2026

Digital wallets are no longer simply changing how consumers present a payment at checkout. They’re also beginning to change where the money comes from. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

31% of Consumers Use Mobile Wallets In-Store as Apple Faces Faster Rivals
Mobile // May 12, 2026

Apple Pay has spent 11 years teaching consumers to tap their phones at checkout, but the bigger story may be how many rivals are now benefiting from that lesson. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Apple in Talks to Bring Digital Wallet to India
Apple // February 26, 2026

Apple is reportedly talking with banks and card networks to launch Apple Pay in India. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

Interviews & Exclusives
Apple’s New CEO Has a Hardware Event and an AI Problem

September 08, 2026
John Ternus has been Apple’s CEO for all of eight days, counting weekends, which I’m sure he worked. This coming Wednesday he headlines his first keynote, an event Apple has titled “Surprise and shine.” The press has already told us most of what’s on the slides. I’ll be listening for what isn’t. Get the Full […]

Digital Wallets Reach More Than 1 in 10 In-Store Payments

August 04, 2026
Digital wallets are no longer simply changing how consumers present a payment at checkout. They’re also beginning to change where the money comes from. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

31% of Consumers Use Mobile Wallets In-Store as Apple Faces Faster Rivals

May 12, 2026
Apple Pay has spent 11 years teaching consumers to tap their phones at checkout, but the bigger story may be how many rivals are now benefiting from that lesson. Get...

Mobile Wallet Usage Soars, Even as Apple Pay Leaves Spend on the Table

February 02, 2026
Apple Pay usage has doubled in physical stores over the past year, yet the mobile wallet still processes only 1 in 10 eligible transactions and faces intensifying competition from rivals...

Quick Reads
Apple Teams With Axis Bank for Long-Awaited Apple Pay Debut in India

September 18, 2026
Apple is preparing to launch Apple Pay in India in partnership with Mumbai-based Axis Bank, Reuters reported Friday (Sept. 18), citing unnamed sources. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. […]

Apple in Talks to Bring Digital Wallet to India

February 26, 2026
Apple is reportedly talking with banks and card networks to launch Apple Pay in India. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Apple Prepares to Bring Apple Pay to India

January 21, 2026
Apple is reportedly working on bringing Apple Pay to India sometime this year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Apple Asks Judge to Dismiss Fintiv’s Racketeering Lawsuit Focused on Apple Pay

October 28, 2025
Apple reportedly asked a judge Monday (Oct. 27) to dismiss a racketeering lawsuit brought by Fintiv. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...