Fintech platform and digital bank Maya is pushing the boundaries of cashless convenience with the launch of Google Pay support for Maya Credit Cards. With this rollout, Maya becomes one of the first banks in the Philippines to offer Tap-to-Pay directly linked to credit cards—setting the stage for the next big leap in everyday payments.
Beginning November 18, Maya Credit Card holders can download Google Wallet from the Play Store, add their cards, and tap their Android phones at any Visa or Mastercard contactless terminal across the globe. The capability will soon be accessible directly through the Maya app, with prepaid card support coming next. Once launched, Maya will be the only fintech in the Philippines building toward a unified, multi-card Tap-to-Pay experience that works seamlessly across platforms.
“We’re making Tap-to-Pay truly frictionless,” said Shailesh Baidwan, Maya Group President and Co-Founder of Maya Bank. “Whether you tap with a credit or prepaid card—and now with Google Pay—the experience is instant, secure, and seamless. Because Maya runs both the banking and payments rails, we can deliver a superior end-to-end customer journey.”
Google Philippines Country Manager Prep Palacios echoed this direction: “We’re proud to work with Maya to bring faster, more convenient, and more secure payments to Filipinos. This launch highlights our commitment to advancing financial inclusion and supporting the next chapter of the country’s digital economy.”
A new way to pay
Unlike many mobile contactless solutions that depend on stored wallet funds or limited device compatibility, Maya’s integration connects directly to a user’s actual card account. This allows customers to tap and pay using their existing credit lines—and soon their prepaid balances—without the need to load or maintain a separate wallet.
Every transaction is protected by Visa-grade tokenization technology, which replaces sensitive card details with encrypted credentials that are verified in real time, ensuring global-level security with every tap.
Maya’s ecosystem—powered by Maya Bank for digital banking and Maya Philippines for payments—gives the platform a strong advantage in delivering global-standard innovations more quickly and scaling them nationwide.
How to Tap-to-Pay with Google Pay Using Your Maya Credit Card
- Download Google Wallet and follow the prompts to add your Maya Credit Card.
- Unlock your Android phone.
- Tap at any Visa or Mastercard contactless terminal worldwide.
No scanning, no typing, no waiting—just fast, secure, tap-and-go transactions that still earn all the perks and rewards of your Maya Credit Card.
Driving the next wave of digital payments
Digital payments now account for 57% of retail transactions by volume and 59% by value in the Philippines, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. QR codes accelerated adoption during the pandemic, but as consumers return to physical stores, long queues and slow scanning experiences are renewing demand for speed and reliability.
With NFC terminals expanding rapidly nationwide, Maya expects Tap-to-Pay usage to surge. By combining the convenience of mobile with the global acceptance of card networks, tap-based transactions are poised to become a major catalyst for the country’s next phase of digital payments growth.
Toward a universal tap-to-pay future
Maya’s integration with Google Pay signals a turning point in how Filipinos will pay. As one of the first banks to enable credit card-linked Tap-to-Pay—and the only fintech building toward universal tap functionality across credit, prepaid, and in-app payments—Maya is positioning itself at the forefront of the Philippines’ contactless future.