FirstBank and UBA Launch Google Pay for Customers

FirstBank and United Bank for Africa (UBA) have announced the integration of Google Pay into their digital payment services for eligible cardholders. Google Pay launched in Nigeria on October 27, 2026, enabling users to add eligible payment cards to compatible devices for contactless payments.

Abednego Ugwueke, FirstBank's Group Head of e-Business and Retail Products, stated that this integration aligns with the bank's digital transformation strategy and enhances customer banking experiences. UBA claims to be the first bank in Nigeria to enable Google Pay for eligible Visa and Mastercard users, with Orry Seem, UBA's Directorate Head of Cards, emphasizing the service's convenience for busy customers.

Alero Ladipo, UBA’s Group Head of Brands, Marketing and Corporate Communications, noted that the initiative reflects the bank's ambition to lead in digital payment solutions. This integration complements existing digital channels and aims to simplify transactions for customers both locally and internationally.