Eastwest Brings Garmin Pay to Cardholders for Faster Contactless Payments

EastWest is giving eligible cardholders another way to pay with the launch of Garmin Pay, allowing customers to make contactless payments using compatible Garmin smartwatches.

With Garmin Pay, EastWest customers can tap their wearable at contactless-enabled terminals without needing cash, a physical card, or a mobile phone.

The feature is designed for customers who are always on the move, from fitness routines and errands to quick coffee runs and everyday purchases.

Payments That Move With the Customer

Garmin Pay allows eligible EastWest cardholders to enroll their Visa debit and credit cards and Mastercard credit cards into compatible Garmin wearables.

Customers may also link multiple EastWest cards and choose which one to use for payments.

This gives cardholders more flexibility and control, whether they are paying locally or abroad.

Built for Active Lifestyles

Garmin smartwatches are commonly used for fitness, activity tracking, and everyday movement.

By adding Garmin Pay, EastWest gives active customers a payment option that fits naturally into their routines.

Norman Martin C. Reyes, EastWest SVP and Head of Bank Marketing and Cash Management, said the feature makes everyday moments simpler and more seamless.

He said customers can leave their wallet and phone behind when biking, running, getting coffee, or doing errands, and simply tap their watch to pay.

Expanding EastWest’s Digital Payment Options

Garmin Pay adds to EastWest’s growing digital payments ecosystem.

The bank already offers EastWest Pay, its proprietary mobile payment app, and Google Pay for mobile contactless transactions.

With Garmin Pay, customers now have more ways to choose how they want to pay based on their device, lifestyle, and daily needs.

Speed, Security, and Convenience

Garmin Pay combines contactless payment convenience with the security customers expect from digital transactions.

Card details are protected, and payments can be made wherever contactless payments are accepted.

For customers who want fewer items to carry while staying connected to their finances, wearable payments offer a more convenient option for quick and everyday purchases.

Making Banking More Relevant to Daily Life

EastWest CEO Jerry Ngo said the way Filipinos pay continues to evolve, with customers expecting solutions that are fast, flexible, and easy.

He said enabling Mastercard and Visa credit and debit cards on EastWest’s digital payment solutions gives customers greater control and convenience while making banking more relevant to their everyday lives.

A Practical Step for Wearable Payments

The launch of Garmin Pay shows how digital banking continues to move beyond mobile phones and traditional cards.

For EastWest cardholders with compatible Garmin wearables, payments can now be part of the same device they already use for workouts, fitness tracking, and daily activity.

It is a small but practical shift toward simpler, faster, and more flexible everyday transactions.