The new year is in full swing, with fresh plans, back-to-work routines, errands, and life settling back into rhythm after the holidays. As days pick up pace again, small inconveniences become more noticeable, like waiting in checkout lines, fumbling for wallets, or typing out full card details online.

Many EastWest cardholders are discovering a easier, simpler workaround: paying with just a tap of their phone through Google Pay™.

Google Pay is now available in the Philippines for compatible Android and Wear OS devices, and EastWest is one of the first local banks to support it. Cardholders can add their EastWest Visa or Mastercard credit card to Google Wallet and start paying instantly — in stores, in apps, and online — without ever reaching for their physical card.

Smoother Steps Through the New Year

Faster grocery runs

The start of the year comes with packed schedules and full carts. Checkout does not have to slow you down. With Google Pay, simply unlock your phone and tap it on the contactless terminal. Payment goes through in seconds. No card swiping, no fumbling, no delay.

Online shopping without typing anything

Restocking essentials? Booking trips? Paying for deliveries?
Google Pay eliminates the need to enter long card numbers or security codes. Select Google Pay at checkout, confirm, and you’re done.

Commuting to avoid holiday traffic

Beat the traffic and take public transport. Taking the MRT-3 can cut your travel time in half and, best of all, it’s tap to pay enabled. Travel safe by keeping your wallet secure in your bag. All you need to do is tap your phone on the turnstile to pay. 

Why the Tap Life Works

The value isn’t only speed — it’s the ease you feel.

• It’s secure. Google Wallet uses tokenization, so your real card number isn’t shared with merchants.

• It’s widely accepted. Contactless terminals in groceries, cafés, shops, and more already support tap-to-pay.

• It’s consistent online. Many apps and websites now allow fast checkout through Google Pay.

• It’s convenient. You can head out with just your phone and still pay almost anywhere that accepts contactless payments.

It’s a simple upgrade to everyday life — one that becomes even more meaningful during the busiest time of the year.

EastWest’s Steady Push Toward Easier Banking

By enabling Google Pay for its credit cards, EastWest continues its shift toward easier, modern, and mobile-friendly banking. More card products, including select debit cards, are expected to follow as Google Pay adoption grows in the country.

Sometimes the best upgrades are the ones you barely notice, except for how much lighter your day feels. From paying in store to shopping online, the Bank helps simplify daily tasks so life runs a little more smoothly. The Tap Life brings a quiet sense of ease. A tap at the terminal, a tap online, a tap at the MRT, and you are done.