Philippines getting Google Pay, Apple Pay for cross-border payments

MANILA, Philippines —Leading fintech innovator in cross-border and local payments Aqwire has officially become the local company to process transactions via Google Pay and Apple Pay for cross-border payments in the Philippines.

This milestone comes just as the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) cleared the use of such payment systems in the country, highlighting Aqwire's readiness to bring global innovations to Filipino customers.

"This is not just a technological upgrade, it is a leap forward in reshaping how Filipinos access finance," said Aqwire head Victor Lee in a statement.

"By acting swiftly after the BSP's green light, we are giving millions of Filipinos, whether at home or overseas, the ability to transact securely and seamlessly using platforms they already trust."

With this integration, customers can now pay via Google Pay and Apple Pay through the Aqwire Portal. Through secure tokenization technology, which replaces sensitive card details with encrypted digital identifiers, customers can now enjoy faster checkouts, fewer errors, and enhanced security.

This breakthrough offers merchants new opportunities to expand their reach and empowers consumers with more secure, convenient, and globally recognized payment options, bridging the gap between traditional finance and modern fintech.