Apple brings back card payments for Apple Account purchases in India after a four-year hiatus

Apple has resumed support for credit and debit card payments for Apple Account purchases in India after a four-year suspension. This change follows Apple's efforts to align with local regulatory requirements regarding recurring payments and data security.
Why it matters
This move highlights the increasing pressure on global tech giants to adapt their business models to comply with specific regional financial regulations.
Apple has begun restoring card payments for Apple Account purchases in India more than four years after withdrawing the option, the latest sign of how the iPhone maker is adapting its services to regulatory changes that have reshaped the country’s digital payments landscape.
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