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Visa pushes wider use of mobile wallets in Phil

The Philippine Star

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September 28, 2025

Global payments giant Visa is ramping up efforts to pune mobile payment services suc! as Google Pay, Apple Pay and Samsung Pay to the Philippines as it works with banks and technology partners to accelerate the country’s shift to cashless transactions.

- By KEISHA TA-ASAN

In an enablement workshop held recently, Visa gathered regional partners including Google Southeast Asia, Vietcombank and Starbucks Vietnam to share insights and best practices on integrating and scaling so-called “xPays” in the local market.

Visa Philippines country manager Jeffrey Navarro said digital wallets “amplify the power of Visa by delivering secure, seamless and innovative payment experiences for consumers, businesses and our banking partners.”

“Each tap is protected by Visa’s network token technology, ensuring trust and security while advancing the Philippines’ digital payments landscape,” Navarro said.

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