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The underlying logic of UPI's zero-fee model is in direct conflict with the model in which Apple Pay needs to charge interchange fees to issuing banks and card networks, which is the core structural challenge Apple Pay faces in India.
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9/29/2026
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Valid until: 12/28/2026
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