Citi debuts “A New Way to Pay” with Visa payWave contactless payments in the Philippines
Citi Philippines and Visa today introduced the first contactless credit card payment technology in the country with Citibank Visa payWave. Offering Citibank Visa cardholders a faster, secure and hassle-free payment option, this latest innovation is set to change the local payments landscape for both retailers and consumers. Iain Jamieson, Visa Country Manager, Philippines and Guam, believes contactless payments will spur the country’s evolution towards a cashless society, reducing time waiting in checkout queues for “everyday” purchases, such as groceries, fast food meals, coffee and movie tickets. The leader in credit cards, Citi Philippines is acknowledged for consistently setting new benchmarks with world class products and raising the bar with groundbreaking client service. In recent years, Citi has pioneered mobile-based payments with credit cards, real-time account inquiry with SMS and account management convenience with combined credit limit for multiple Citi cardhold...