Maya users can now add their physical and virtual Visa wallet cards to Google Wallet and use Google Pay for contactless payments, expanding its payment services aside from the company’s credit card customers.
The rollout covers all Maya Visa cards, including credit and wallet cards. Customers can use their Android phones and other supported devices to pay at stores, public transportation systems, and tourist destinations that accept contactless Visa payments.
“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,” said Shailesh Baidwan, president of Maya Group and co-founder of Maya Bank.
Maya, a digital financial services platform, first introduced Google Wallet and Google Pay to its credit cardholders in November 2025. It was among the first card issuers in the Philippines to offer the payment technology.
Adding wallet cards opens the service to more Maya users, including those who do not have a credit card. The move could also encourage more Philippine businesses to accept contactless payments as consumers increasingly use their phones and other devices for everyday purchases.
Google Pay transactions made with Maya cards are protected by Visa’s tokenization technology. Instead of sharing the customer’s actual card number with a store or saving it on a device, the technology replaces it with a unique digital token.
This lowers the risk of card details being exposed if a merchant’s system or a customer’s device is compromised.
“With every contactless transaction, we provide speed, convenience, and security for Filipino consumers, reinforcing adoption and trust in new payment technologies,” said Jeffrey Navarro, country manager for Visa Philippines. “This also aligns closely with the government’s vision to become a cash-lite economy.”
Visa, a digital payments processor, said more than 71% of consumers across Asia Pacific prefer using mobile phones or smart devices for payments in stores or online.
Digital payment options could also make transactions easier for tourists. Visa research found that 97% of travelers in the region want to use credit, debit, or prepaid cards during their trips, while only 17% plan to carry cash.