{
  "id": 16875470,
  "title": "FirstBank Partners Google Pay, Expanding Digital Payment Options for Cardholders",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/firstbank-partners-google-pay-expanding-digital-payment-options-for",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-28T08:51:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Nairametrics",
    "slug": "nairametrics",
    "url": "https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/28/firstbank-partners-google-pay-expanding-digital-payment-options-for-cardholders/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "FirstBank, a leading financial institution in West Africa, has partnered with Google Pay to expand its digital payment options for cardholders. This integration aims to provide secure, convenient, and innovative payment solutions that cater to the evolving needs of today's digitally connected customers.\n\nEligible FirstBank cardholders can now add their cards to Google Pay and make contactless payments using compatible devices at supported payment terminals across the globe. This allows for faster checkout experiences and leverages the robust security features built into Google Pay.\n\nAbednego Ugwueke, Group Head of e-Business and Retail Products at FirstBank, highlighted that the bank is committed to evolving its digital capabilities to deliver simple, secure, and customer-centric banking experiences. The integration with Google Pay is seen as a significant step in their digital transformation journey.\n\nThis partnership complements FirstBank's existing suite of digital banking channels and payment solutions such as LIT App, FirstMobile, FirstOnline, FirstDirect, and their range of payment cards. It also reinforces the bank's commitment to providing world-class innovations while ensuring security, convenience, and reliability for its customers.\n\nBy enabling Google Pay for eligible cardholders, FirstBank strengthens its position as a leader in digital banking innovation, offering customers more ways to make secure, convenient, and contactless payments. The move supports the transition to a digitally empowered economy and enhances customer experience.",
  "summary": "FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and the leading financial inclusion service provider, has announced the integration of Google Pay for eligible cardholders, enabling access to the global digital wallet platform. This milestone reinforces the Bank’s commitment to delivering secure, convenient, and innovative payment solutions that meet the evolving needs of today’s digitally…",
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        "title": "FirstBank partners Google Pay, expanding digital payment options for card holders",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/firstbank-partners-google-pay-expanding-digital-payment-options-for",
        "published": "2026-10-27T15:41:42.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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