How to Enable Google Pay in the Philippines: A Complete Guide for Merchants
December 19, 2025

Google Pay, one of the world’s leading digital wallets has officially launched in the Philippines in November 2025. This gives the 80+ million Android users in the region access to Google Wallet’s contactless payments, both in-person via NFC Tap-to-Pay, and online checkouts.
For merchants, this means a change in the way Filipinos pay, and a need to meet them where they are. This guide will walk you through how Google Pay works, and how to enable it for your business.
What is Google Pay and How does it work?
Google Pay is a secure, fast payment method developed by Google which enables users to make payments using cards saved to their Google Account or Google Wallet. It works for online checkouts, in-app purchases, and NFC tap-to-pay in stores, by using tokenized card data.
For merchants, this means faster payments, higher mobile conversion, and reduced checkout friction.
Is Google Pay Available in the Philippines?
Yes. Google Pay is now officially available to the millions of Android users across the Philippines. Users can now add their supported bank cards to their Google Accounts and pay easily in-person or online.
Some initial supported bank cards include:
| Mastercard Cards | Visa Cards | |
|---|---|---|
| Chinabank | Credit | Debit & Credit |
| Eastwest | Credit | Credit |
| GCash | Debit | - |
| GoTyme | - | Debit |
| Maya | - | Credit |
| RCBC | Credit | Credit |
| UnionBank | - | Debit & Credit |
| Wise | - | Prepaid |
| Zed | Credit | - |
Source: Google Wallet
Why Merchants Should Enable Google Pay now
Whether you’re selling online, in-store or both, enabling Google Pay for your customers will help you scale your revenue, growth and trust globally.
By enabling Google Pay, merchants will enjoy:
| Benefits | Description |
|---|---|
| Improved Checkout | Quicker payments, fewer abandoned carts. |
| Stronger Trust | Familiar payment methods and logo improve trust at checkout. |
| Frictionless Payments | Accept contactless payments directly from NFC-supported Android devices including mobile phones, smartwatches and more. |
| Mobile-first Experience | Secure, seamless one-tap checkouts using saved cards on Android devices. |
| Reach broader markets | Tourists and international customers can pay using their local cards saved to their Google Account. |
How to Enable Google Pay in the Philippines?
Merchants can enable Google Pay for your customers by integrating with a Google-supported Payment Service Provider (PSP) like Fiuu.
- Step 1: Sign up for a Merchant account at https://booster.fiuu.com.
- Step 2: Complete your business details and submit the merchant application to the Merchant Portal.
- Step 3: Integrate and start accepting payments with Google Pay.
Seamlessly activate Google Pay for your customers today, easy as 1, 2, 3 with Fiuu.
Benefits of Enabling Google Pay with Fiuu
As one of the leading payment gateways in the Philippines, Fiuu offers seamless and reliable payment solutions for businesses. Enjoy these benefits when you onboard with Fiuu:
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Single API Integration: Integrate Fiuu into your existing systems with our merchant-friendly API-powered infrastructure.
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Omni-channel Support: Solutions tailored for online, in-store or hybrid models, with consolidated reporting for easy reconciliation and tracking.
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Supports All Major Payment Methods: Let your customers pay their way, including cards, e-wallets, BNPL, installments, Google Pay, Apple Pay and more.
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Proven Scalability: Effortlessly handle peak traffic, including peak sales and campaign period (11.11, 12.12).
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Future-proof Infrastructure: Built for flexible integration, updates, add-ons and scaling business growth.
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No Additional Fees: As a Fiuu Merchant, you can now enable the Google Pay channel without additional fees.
And many more! Reach out to [email protected] for more information.
Don’t Miss Out On The Bandwagon!
With the launch of Google Pay in the Philippines, other major mobile wallets like Apple Pay are also looking to expand into the region in 2026.
For businesses, you don’t want to miss out on this golden opportunity to grow your revenue and reach.
Sign up as a Fiuu Merchant today at https://booster.fiuu.com.
