Apple is reminding users to switch to UPI payments, net-banking before June 1, here is why

Apple is changing the way users make payments on App Store. As per the upcoming Reserve Bank of India regulations, users will no longer be able to use their credit and debit card for purchases or subscriptions on the App Store. The company will not store users’ card information file. As a result of which, users will only be able to make payments using the UPI-based platforms like the Google Pay or PayTm. Apple is now reminding users to switch to UPI payments and net banking before June 1.

"In light of upcoming Reserve Bank of India regulations, starting June 1, credit and debit cards can no longer be used for purchases or subscriptions on the App Store or other Apple services. Apple will no longer store card information on file — protecting your payment method is our top priority,” Apple said in the email.

So to make payments from June 1, you will have to add your UPI or net banking account and remove the card details. Here is how you can do that.

—Go to the Settings menu on your iPhone or iPad

— Tap on the Apple ID that appears at the top of the screen

— Select the Payment and Shipping option and enter your Apple ID credentials, as Apple will ask you to sign in.

— Apple will guide you to add your UPI or RuPay details, follow the steps and fill up the details.

— You can also remove an existing payment method by tapping on the Edit option. You can add multiple payment modes to your Apple ID.

You can also make payments by adding funds to your Apple ID. Here is how you add funds to your Apple ID.

- Go to the Apple App Store on your iPhone, iPad or Mac.- Tap your photo at the top-right corner of the screen.- Tap “Add money to account”. Here, you can select an amount to add to your account. Tap on the on-screen instructions to verify your payment details and you are good to go.