Google Pay Launches in Trinidad

Google Pay launches in Trinidad, giving customers a new way to make fast and secure payments with their smart devices. First Citizens introduced the service this week, marking the first time the mobile wallet is available in T&T. The bank says this rollout supports its wider plan to grow digital banking across the country.

With Google Pay, First Citizens credit and prepaid cardholders can now tap to pay in stores, apps, or online. Users simply load their cards into the Google Pay wallet and complete transactions without needing a physical card. The platform also uses tokenisation, which adds another layer of security.

How Google Pay Works for Customers

Google Pay allows customers to move through checkout lines faster. It reduces friction in everyday transactions and supports the growing demand for mobile banking. As more people choose digital tools, First Citizens believes this service meets a clear need in the market.

What Merchants Gain as Google Pay Launches in Trinidad

Merchants can accept Google Pay once they have contactless-enabled terminals. This leads to quicker checkout times and stronger security for both businesses and customers. It also helps move the country toward more modern, mobile-first payment systems.

A Step Forward for Digital Banking in T&T

As Google Pay launches in Trinidad, the bank highlights a larger shift in customer behaviour. More people want to complete transactions on their phones rather than rely on traditional cards. First Citizens sees this launch as part of an ongoing transformation in how Trinidad and Tobago approaches everyday banking.