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KKB joins BSP’s first Financial Education Roadshow in Visayas

KKB joined the BSP’s first Financial Education Roadshow in the Visayas, contributing to discussions on responsible credit use, consumer protection, and financial literacy.

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Financial Literacy

Peso at record low: Here’s how to stay smart with your money

With the Philippine peso hitting a record low against the US dollar, here is how Filipinos can manage higher costs on imported goods, travel, and foreign purchases.

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Financial Literacy

InstaPay or PESONet? Here’s how to know which one to use

Learn when to use InstaPay versus PESONet based on transfer speed, transaction amount, and whether your payment is personal, business, or urgent.

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Financial Literacy

3 rules every Filipino should know about their money

The BSP's Protect Your Money campaign highlights three essential rules every Filipino should know to spot financial scams, understand their rights, and report suspicious activity.

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Cards

This one number decides if you get approved for a credit card or loan

Your credit score helps lenders assess your creditworthiness when you apply for a credit card or loan, with better scores generally improving approval chances.

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Financial Literacy

HSBC credit cardholders, your transaction alerts have changed

HSBC Philippines is replacing SMS transaction alerts with app push notifications, requiring cardholders to enable notifications or rely on registered email alerts.

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Financial Literacy

40.9% more Filipinos are now saving in banks. Here’s why you should too

PDIC deposit insurance now covers up to ₱1 million per depositor per bank, giving Filipinos greater protection when saving with insured banks.

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Financial Literacy

How to save more on groceries before the DTI price freeze ends on May 10

The DTI price freeze on basic goods runs until May 10, giving shoppers time to check SRPs, maximize grocery cashback, and prepare for possible price increases.

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Financial Literacy

MRT-3 fares are still 50% off. Pay with GCash to skip the line

MRT-3 fares remain 50% off until further notice, while commuters can use GCash QR, NFC-enabled Android phones, or GCash Visa to pay.

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Cards

Paying credit card interest is a choice. Here’s how to choose not to

Paying only the minimum on a credit card can leave balances growing through interest, while paying in full or reducing the balance faster can lower costs.

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Financial Literacy

Banks must resolve your dispute in 15 business days. Here is what to do if they don't

Banks, credit card companies, GCash, and Maya must follow complaint-resolution timelines, with consumers able to escalate unresolved disputes to the BSP.

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Financial Literacy

“No return, no exchange” only works if you do not know this law

The Consumer Act protects buyers of defective products with rights to repair, replacement, or refund, even when stores display “no return, no exchange” signs.

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