ProvidusUnity Bank Launches Mastercard Payments on Google Pay

ProvidusUnity Bank has launched the capability for eligible customers to use their Mastercard cards on Google Pay, thereby expanding digital payment options through compatible mobile devices. This initiative builds on the Bank's previous investment in tokenisation, which began in 2021 when ProvidusBank collaborated with Mastercard and Thales to introduce Mastercard Digital Enablement Service (MDES) tokenisation capabilities in Nigeria.

In 2022, the Bank furthered this initiative with a Tap-to-Pay program involving Mastercard, Interswitch, and Thales. The new Google Pay feature allows eligible Mastercard holders to add their cards and make payments at supported contactless terminals and online merchants.

Deoye Ojuroye, Executive Director/CFO of ProvidusUnity Bank, stated that this addition reflects the Bank's ongoing investment in payment infrastructure. Elliott Sangoleye, Divisional Head of Digital Bank, emphasized the convenience this brings to customers.

Lanre Ogundare, Group Head of Card Business and Solutions, noted that the milestone demonstrates the Bank's commitment to meeting market needs through technology.