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Apple has begun rolling out Apple Pay in India in partnership with Axis Bank, but the service is initially limited to eligible Visa and Mastercard cards and does not support the RuPay network. Disputes over fees may delay the participation of HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and SBI Card in the rollout.
Mastercard and Trip.com, in partnership with Network International, are showcasing an experience that enables users to search for, compare, book and pay for travel services through TripGenie, with the commercial rollout expected to begin in early 2027.
Mastercard and QNB Group announced the successful completion of the first purchase at a local Syrian store using an international Mastercard, following the completion of reconnecting Syria’s payment system to the global network. The step marks the transition of international card acceptance in Syria from infrastructure readiness to actual use.