The Philippines is now stepping into a new era of digital payments with the official launch of Google Wallet. This Filipinos with a safer, simpler, and more helpful way to manage payments, travel essentials, loyalty cards, and more—all from their Android devices. As the country embraces a mobile-first lifestyle, ...
Visa, in collaboration with FinTech Alliance and Google, has officially launched Google Pay and Google Wallet for Visa cardholders across the Philippines. This move aims to streamline payment experiences, boost financial inclusion, and empower both residents and tourists to transact seamlessly at home and abroad. ...
Maya has once again secured top honors as the Best Digital Bank in the Philippines at the Global Retail Banking Innovation Awards 2025. May has earned this recognition three years in a row, underscoring its sustained leadership in simplifying and connecting banking experiences for millions across the country. ...
Western Union has introduced its new mobile app for the Philippine market, designed to transform the experience of sending and requesting remittances. The country is the first global market to have an app with both send and request capabilities, unlocking new flexibility for millions of Filipino consumers. Dual ...
Home Credit Philippines has achieved a significant milestone, serving 12 million customers as of August 2025, a remarkable growth since entering the Philippine market in 2013. The consumer finance company has evolved from a modest beginning with just 33 customers to become a nationwide financial partner, disbursing ...
GCash has officially launched its new Tap to Pay feature, marking another significant step in the Philippines' digital payment evolution. The launch was unveiled at the second installation of GCash's Spotlight YouTube Series, featuring actress Heart Evangelista-Escudero in conversation with television host Boy ...
The Palawan Group of Companies celebrates four decades of service to Filipino communities across the archipelago. What began as a single pawnshop in Puerto Princesa, Palawan in 1985 has evolved into one of the Philippines' most recognized financial service providers, operating over 70,000 branches, outlets, and money ...
The BSP has officially clarified that Apple Pay and Google Pay can launch their services without going having to register as operators of payment systems (OPS). Why don't Apple Pay and Google Pay need BSP registration in the Philippines? According to BSP Deputy Governor Mamerto Tangonan, Apple Pay and Google ...
Leading financial technology (fintech) companies in the Philippines are advocating for enhanced regulation of online gambling, collaborating with government bodies to address societal risks such as addiction, financial distress, and underage access. The Fintech Alliance Philippines, representing over 90% of the ...
Maya Black is here to redefine credit card access Maya, a leading force in the Philippines' fintech landscape, is making waves with its latest offering: the Maya Black Credit Card. This new product aims to shake up the credit card scene by increasing accessibility, especially for those often excluded by ...
Tech giants Apple and Google are exploring opportunities to introduce their digital wallet services (Google Pay and Apple Pay) in the country. Both have initiated preliminary discussions with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) regarding possible registration as operators of payment systems, according to a report ...
To further solidify its position as a leading digital financial services provider in the Philippines, Maya recently announced the launch of its first-ever credit card - the Landers Cashback Everywhere Credit Card. Unveiled at an event held at Landers Superstore in Arca South, this product is deemed as the "next ...
Grab and Maya have announced a strategic collaboration to provide eligible Grab users with access to digital loans of up to PHP 30,000. This initiative, named "Maya Easy Credit on Grab," is designed to assist users in their holiday preparations by offering a streamlined, paperless loan application process. Easy ...
Maya is set to launch its first credit card offering - the Landers Cashback Everywhere Credit Card soon. Like having two cards, this product combines the all the convenience of digital banking along with the benefits of a Landers membership, creating a comprehensive shopping and payment solution. Eligibility ...
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed Republic Act (RA) 12023, also known as the Value Added Tax (VAT) on Digital Services Law, marking a significant shift in the Philippines' approach to taxing the digital economy. The new law imposes a 12% VAT on digital services provided by foreign companies. This aims to ...
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GCash has recently co-hosted the Cybersphere Philippines Forum in collaboration with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT). The two-day event brought together experts and decision-makers in cybersecurity and showcased the latest trends and products in ICT, cybersecurity, and cloud ...
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BPI recently unveiled Track and Plan, a first-in-the-industry feature for its new app. This AI-assisted tool can analyze and track your financial activities on the BPI app, and share insights on your spending habits, while also offering suggestions for smarter financial investments. What is Track and Plan? ...
Financial technology or fintech has been on the rise in the Philippines and has picked up even more after the COVID-19 pandemic. We’re now in 2023 and it’s almost a norm to pay with your e-wallet like GCash and Maya (formerly PayMaya). GCash and Maya may have started as e-wallets but both have since expanded ...
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