Money

GCrypto lets users diversify from digital gold to Bitcoin

GCash is positioning digital gold and Bitcoin as complementary investment options within GCrypto. Users can start with as little as PHP 500, with GOLD in GCrypto backed 1:1 by physical gold stored in Switzerland, while Bitcoin offers exposure to a volatile digital asset that trades 24/7.

Maya offers 0% Mini Payments for eligible tech and appliance purchases

Planning a laptop, TV, or appliance upgrade? Eligible purchases of at least PHP10,000 made with the Maya Black Credit Card or Landers Cashback Everywhere Credit Card can be converted into a three-month Mini Payment plan with effective 0% interest, with processing fees waived for qualifying conversions until September 30.

Four money habits that help you spend, save, and invest smarter

Growing your money does not always have to mean giving something up. Simple habits such as matching purchases with savings, splitting windfalls, and rounding up expenses can help you enjoy the present while still building for the future. GCash is also adding rewards for eligible GSave and GFunds activity.

UnionBank cardholders can now use Apple Pay in the Philippines

UnionBank cardholders can now pay through Apple Pay using their iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad, or Mac. The service supports contactless, in-app, and online purchases, with transactions protected by Face ID, Touch ID, a device passcode, and tokenized card information.

Atome and ECPay add mobile load purchases to the Atome app

Mobile load can now be managed alongside other everyday expenses in the Atome app. Through its partnership with ECPay, Atome Card users can purchase Smart, Globe, and DITO prepaid load directly in the app while continuing to earn Atome rewards points.

Mastercard Pay Local brings card-funded GCash payments to international visitors

International visitors will soon be able to pay through GCash without loading an e-wallet first. Mastercard Pay Local will let eligible travelers link their Mastercard credit or debit cards to the GCash app and use existing merchant QR codes across the Philippines.

Maya Personal Loan raises borrowing limit to up to PHP400,000

Planning a home renovation, growing a business, or investing in your next big goal? Maya has increased the borrowing limit for eligible Maya Personal Loan users to up to PHP400,000, with repayment terms of up to 48 months and a fully digital application completed through the Maya app.

6 banking habits that make financial emergencies less stressful

Adopting sound banking habits can help prevent an unforeseen expense from turning into a financial crisis while supporting your long-term stability. Here are a few banking habits that can help make financial emergencies less stressful by improving your financial preparedness and giving you better access to your money when you need it most.

Skyro expands nationwide loan payment options through ECPay

Through the partnership, customers can pay their Skyro loans using ECPay’s network of more than 462,000 over-the-counter payment locations, 16,000 kiosks, and over 90 digital payment options, making repayments more accessible in both urban and provincial communities.