[Finterest] Apple Pay, LRT1 tap-to-pay? What’s next in BSP’s digital payment roadmap

'Stay tuned kasi may alam akong mga banks mag-lalaunch,' a high-ranking Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas official says about Apple Pay ahead of its expected Q3 2026 launch

MANILA, Philippines – The long-awaited launch of Apple Pay in the Philippines could be just around the corner, along with other digital payment methods.

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Deputy Governor Mamerto Tangonan said local banks are preparing to launch Apple Pay, while a tap-to-pay system for Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT1) is awaiting a final agreement with the rail line’s private operator.

Here’s a quick rundown of what we could see in the coming months.

Apple Pay: ‘Stay tuned’