Maya Philippines launches recycled-plastic card inspired by local nature

Maya has launched a special-edition prepaid card inspired by Philippine nature, featuring illustrations by Filipino visual artist Raxenne Maniquiz and made from 100% recycled plastic.

Called the Maya Bukad Card, the design takes inspiration from bukadkad, the Filipino word for a flower in bloom. Maniquiz’s illustrations feature flowers, foliage and wildlife, bringing elements of the country’s natural environment to the payment card.

The launch comes as Maya completes its transition to recycled materials, with all newly produced prepaid wallet cards now made from 100% recycled plastic. The move replaces virgin plastic with recycled materials while maintaining the security, durability and functionality of its cards, according to the company.

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Powered by Visa, the Bukad Card can be used for purchases and ATM withdrawals wherever Visa is accepted worldwide. Cardholders also receive 1% cashback on local in-store and online purchases in the Philippines.

The Maya Bukad Card’s nature-inspired illustrations were reimagined as a wearable scarf, exclusively available at the PURVEYR Fair as a limited-edition piece celebrating Filipino creativity and craftsmanship.

The special-edition card became available to order through the Maya app on 9 September. Customers can order it by navigating to the Cards tab.

The launch brings together Filipino illustration and recycled materials in a consumer payment product, while adding a lifestyle accessory to the card’s design.

Previously, Maya reunited actresses Julia Barretto and Maris Racal for a campaign promoting the 1% cashback offered on Maya Card purchases in the Philippines. Following an earlier campaign focused on savings that earn daily interest, the latest video saw the pair compete over cashback from everyday spending, including groceries, dining and shopping.

The campaign builds on Maya’s ongoing use of celebrity partnerships to promote its financial products, with Barretto and Racal previously serving as brand ambassadors for the Maya Black Credit Card alongside Jericho Rosales in August 2025.

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