Markus Castro
Make the New Year Feel Easier: The Tap Life Is Here
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The new year is in full swing, bringing fresh plans, back-to-work routines, and a steady stream of errands as life gradually settles back into its familiar rhythm after the holidays. As the days pick up pace again, the minor inconveniences that were easy to overlook during the slower holiday season start to stand out: waiting in long checkout lines, digging through bags for wallets, or carefully typing in full card details for every online purchase.
Many EastWest cardholders are discovering a more convenient way to pay: just tap your phone with Google Pay™.
Now available in the Philippines for compatible Android and Wear OS devices, Google Pay is supported by EastWest, one of the first local banks to offer this feature. Simply add your EastWest Visa or Mastercard credit card to Google Wallet and start paying instantly—whether you’re shopping in stores, using apps, or checking out online—without needing your physical card.
Smoother Steps Through the New Year
Faster grocery runs
The start of the year brings packed schedules and full carts, but checkout doesn’t have to slow you down. With Google Pay, unlock your phone and tap it on the contactless terminal. Your payment goes through in seconds—no card swiping, no fumbling, no delay.
Online shopping without typing anything
Restocking essentials, booking trips, or paying for deliveries?
With Google Pay, you can skip typing long card numbers or security codes. Choose Google Pay at checkout, confirm your purchase, and you’re done.
Commuting to avoid holiday traffic
Beat the traffic by taking public transport. Riding the MRT-3 can cut your travel time in half, and it’s tap-to-pay enabled for added convenience. Stay safe by keeping your wallet secured in your bag—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 at almost any merchant 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 is doubling down on its move toward easier, more modern, and mobile-first banking. As Google Pay usage grows in the country, more card products— including select debit cards—are expected to follow.
The best upgrades are often the ones you hardly notice, apart from how much lighter your day feels. Whether you’re paying in-store or shopping online, the Bank helps streamline everyday tasks so life runs a little more smoothly. That’s The Tap Life: a quiet sense of ease with every tap—at the terminal, online, at the MRT—and you’re done.
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