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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Goodbye, barya. Ligao City markets and tricycles now accept QR
Ligao City has launched Paleng-QR Ph Plus, allowing market vendors, tricycle drivers, and local businesses to accept QR Ph digital payments.
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Eight Philippine banks make Forbes’ 2026 top-performing banks list
Eight Philippine banks made Forbes’ 2026 World’s Top Performing Banks list, which assessed 500 institutions across 89 countries based on financial performance.
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BPI earns dual ISO certification for data security and privacy
BPI becomes the first Philippine universal bank to earn ISO certifications for both information security and privacy management, covering key digital and banking services.
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Financial Literacy
The Philippine fintech market is evolving. Here's how it affects you
The Philippine fintech industry is entering a more competitive and regulated phase, giving consumers more digital financial options while making trust and sustainability increasingly important.
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MariBank is now on Google Pay
MariBank cardholders can now add eligible cards to Google Wallet and use Android phones for contactless Google Pay transactions at compatible terminals.
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Advisories
SC: Banks cannot force customers to repay funds released due to their negligence
The Supreme Court ruled that banks cannot automatically demand repayment when their own gross negligence caused funds to be mistakenly released to a customer acting in good faith.
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BSP: Banking should be more accessible through cheaper digital transfers
The BSP says lower digital transfer fees could encourage financial inclusion, while other barriers such as connectivity, maintaining balances, and financial literacy also need to be addressed.
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Cards
BPI marks 175 years with limited-edition debit card
BPI is celebrating its 175th anniversary with a limited-edition debit card made from recycled PVC-free plastic, available through the BPI app or branches for a ₱200 fee.
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More Filipinos now prefer borrowing from banks over family
TransUnion’s 2026 Credit Perception Index shows growing Filipino confidence in formal credit, with more consumers turning to banks, digital lenders, and credit cards.
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BPI waives PESONet fees for BizLink bank transfers
BPI BizLink corporate customers can now make PESONet transfers to other banks without fees, reducing the cost of routine business payments and disbursements.
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Metrobank app users get four new anti-scam tools to protect their money
Metrobank has added four security features to its mobile app, including Money Lock, Payee Verification, geolocation checks, and a 24-hour cooling-off period.
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