Apple has resumed support for credit and debit card payments for app purchases and subscriptions on the App Store in India, aligning with Reserve Bank of India (RBI) tokenisation guidelines.

Users can now add funds to their Apple Account using Mastercard and Visa cards, though direct purchases on the App Store still require the Apple Account wallet.The RBI's tokenisation rules mandate replacing card details with encrypted tokens to enhance security.RuPay card support is set to launch soon.The article also explains that Apple Pay is not being launched in India, while UPI remains available.Compliance with data localisation norms is emphasized, with tokenised data stored within India.Subscription auto-debits like iCloud+ require RBI E-Mandate approvals, including OTP verification for transactions above ₹15,000.The move marks a phased rollout, with all Apple accounts gaining access gradually.