PalawanPay Launches Virtual Visa: How to Get Started

Staying true to the Palawan Group of Companies’ mission of advancing financial inclusion, PalawanPay—the company’s fast-growing e-wallet—has launched the PalawanPay Virtual Visa Card, marking a major step toward making simple, secure, and globally accepted digital payments accessible to every Filipino, including those without bank accounts or credit cards.

“For many Filipinos, owning a Visa card has always felt out of reach—something reserved for those with bank accounts or credit lines. With the PalawanPay Virtual Visa Card, we’re changing that,” said Third Librea, PalawanPay CEO. “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. Limitless. Built for the Digital Filipino

With just a few taps on the PalawanPay app, verified users can instantly activate their Virtual Visa Card and begin transacting online. From e-commerce purchases and recurring bills to travel bookings and streaming subscriptions, the card offers a safer, more seamless way to pay—without long forms, rigid requirements, or unnecessary hassle. It delivers on the Palawan Group’s promise of walang kuskos-balungos convenience.

“PalawanPay’s Virtual Visa Card is more than a new feature—it’s a step toward a more inclusive digital economy,” said Bernard Kaibigan, Palawan Group Chief Marketing Officer. “Our goal is simple: to make digital finance truly para sa lahat—practical and within reach of every suki.”

Financial Inclusion, Levelled Up

Designed with suki-centered simplicity, the PalawanPay Virtual Visa Card empowers unbanked and underbanked Filipinos to participate confidently in the digital economy. It supports easy and secure payments for:

• Online shopping platforms such as Shopee and Lazada
• Travel bookings and digital wallets
• Subscription services
• Secure money transfers powered by Visa Direct

Deeply rooted in the everyday needs of Filipinos, PalawanPay also enables users to receive remittances from abroad directly within the app. Sukis can enjoy free cash-in at more than 3,500 Palawan Express branches nationwide, ensuring convenient access to funds with zero extra cost.

Built with zero intimidation and zero complications, the PalawanPay Virtual Visa Card aligns with the real spending habits of today’s digital Pinoy—making global access truly local and inclusive.

Coming Soon: Physical PalawanPay Visa Card

By 2026, PalawanPay is set to launch its physical Visa card, expanding payment options further and enabling point-of-sale and in-store transactions worldwide.