Filipino digital wallet users can now link their Maya Visa wallet cards to Google Wallet and Google Pay, extending mobile tap-to-pay functionality beyond credit cardholders.
The rollout, announced jointly by Visa and Maya on September 9, enables both physical and virtual Maya Visa credit and wallet cards to be used for contactless transactions via supported devices.
The move expands on Maya’s initial integration of Google Pay for its credit card base in November 2025. With the addition of wallet cards, users can execute contactless payments at retail counters, public transport networks, and tourist locations accepting Google Pay.
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Transactions processed through the service rely on Visa’s tokenization technology, which replaces sensitive card numbers with unique digital identifiers. The process prevents actual account credentials from being stored on the device or shared directly with merchants, adding a layer of protection against fraud.
“The Philippines is undergoing a rapid shift to contactless, digital payments, and Visa and Maya are playing a crucial role in enabling this transformation,” said Jeffrey Navarro, Country Manager for Visa Philippines. He added that the initiative aligns with government goals toward a cash-lite economy.
Shailesh Baidwan, Maya Group President and Maya Bank Co-Founder, highlighted the operational convenience for existing users. “Enabling Google Pay for Maya Visa wallet cards extends the simplicity and flexibility our users expect, allowing them to make secure contactless payments using the mobile phones and devices they already use every day,” Baidwan stated.
Shailesh Baidwan, Maya Group President and Maya Bank Co-Founder
The expansion comes amid rising preference for device-based transactions across the region. Visa data indicates that over 71% of consumers in Asia Pacific prefer using mobile or smart devices for online and in-store payments. Furthermore, 97% of regional travelers express a preference for card or digital payments over carrying physical cash.
By extending tokenized mobile payments to prepaid and wallet accounts, Maya and Visa aim to capture broader daily transaction volume across both domestic consumers and inbound travelers.
