PalawanPay, the fast-growing e-wallet of the Palawan Group of Companies, has launched the PalawanPay Virtual Visa Card, a move aimed at making secure, cashless payments accessible to Filipinos nationwide — including those without traditional bank accounts or credit lines.
“For many Filipinos, owning a Visa card has always felt out of reach,” said Third Librea, CEO of PalawanPay. “With the PalawanPay Virtual Visa Card, we’re changing all that. We built this to be simple, practical, and truly pang-masa. Now every Filipino, every suki, can access global commerce with confidence — securely and affordably.”
Cashless, cardless, and limitless
Bernard Kaibigan, Chief Marketing Officer of Palawan Group
The new virtual card can be activated instantly through the company app for verified users, opening doors to a wide range of online transactions — from e-commerce and subscription services to travel bookings and digital wallets.
PalawanPay emphasizes zero hassle, zero rigid requirements, and a user experience that aligns with the real spending habits of today’s digital Filipino.
Bernard Kaibigan, Chief Marketing Officer of Palawan Group, added, “The Virtual Visa Card is more than just a feature. It’s a step toward a more inclusive digital economy. Our goal is simple: to make digital finance truly para sa lahat — practical and within reach of every suki.”
Leveling up financial inclusion
Designed with the unbanked and underbanked in mind, the PalawanPay Virtual Visa Card allows users to:
- Shop online on platforms like Shopee and Lazada
- Book travel and pay for digital wallets
- Subscribe to streaming and other recurring services
- Send and receive money securely via Visa Direct
In addition, the PalawanPay app integrates with the Palawan Express network, enabling free cash-ins at over 3,500 branches nationwide and facilitating remittances from abroad directly into users’ accounts.
Looking ahead: Physical card coming in 2026
PalawanPay plans to roll out a physical Visa card by 2026, providing even more flexibility for in-store and point-of-sale payments globally.
About Palawan Group of Companies
For over 40 years, the Palawan Group has been a trusted financial partner for millions of Filipinos. Its portfolio includes Palawan Pawnshop, Palawan Express Pera Padala, Palawan ProtekTODO, Palawan Gold, Palawan for Business, Palawan Credit, and PalawanPay, now serving 22 million users nationwide.
From remittances to bill payments, QR Ph transactions, gold and jewelry purchases, and more, the Palawan Group continues to expand digital and brick-and-mortar solutions under its “mura, mabilis, at walang kuskos balungos”promise. The company operates under the supervision of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
For more information, visit Palawan Pawnshop and PalawanPay.
