Among the first Philippine banks to champion secure, seamless mobile payments
EastWest takes another decisive leap in digital innovation as it becomes one of the first Philippine banks to launch Google Pay™, enabling EastWest Visa and Mastercard Credit cardholders to enjoy faster, safer, and more convenient payments using their Android devices.
This milestone reflects EastWest’s ongoing strategy to redefine how Filipinos pay, harnessing technology to make everyday transactions simpler, smarter, and more secure. Through Google Wallet™, customers can seamlessly add their EastWest cards and enjoy tap-to-pay convenience at contactless-enabled terminals, as well as effortless online checkout without manually entering card details.
Every Google Pay™ transaction is protected by advanced tokenization technology, supported by EastWest’s robust security systems. Instead of sharing actual card numbers, each payment uses a unique digital code—ensuring merchants never see or store real card information and giving customers greater peace of mind with every purchase.
“EastWest has always championed innovations that make life easier for Filipinos,” said Jerry G. Ngo, EastWest CEO. “With Google Pay™, we are empowering our cardholders to pay with confidence anytime, anywhere—the easier way to pay. This launch reinforces our commitment to delivering world-class, secure, and intuitive payment experiences.”
The introduction of Google Pay™ further cements EastWest’s leadership in contactless and digital payments, building on the success of its own EWPay contactless platform. It also underscores the Bank’s competitive edge as it moves ahead of major players still preparing to roll out similar services.
“We’re proud to collaborate with EastWest in bringing faster, more convenient, and more secure payments to the Philippines,” said Prep Palacios, Country Manager of Google Philippines. “This launch highlights our shared commitment to accelerating financial inclusion and supporting the continued growth of the country’s dynamic digital economy.”
EastWest cardholders can start using Google Pay™ by adding their EastWest Visa or Mastercard Credit cards to the Google Wallet™ app on any compatible Android device. EastWest Visa Debit cards will be supported on Google Pay™ soon.
This launch marks just the beginning of a broader suite of innovative payment solutions EastWest plans to introduce—part of its continuing mission to make banking easier, safer, and more empowering for every Filipino.
