FinTech

Before the conveniences of today’s financial landscape for consumers, there was a time when financial services weren’t as accessible nor as speedy.

Leading life insurer Pru Life UK released a policy paper called “InsurTech: Driving Broader Insurance Access,” giving a better understanding of how insurtech such as online shopping platforms can be used to broaden Filipinos’ access to life and health protection products.

Pioneering payment gateway provider, Dragonpay, foresees the continued growth of digital payment systems.

Paying for your ride and food orders will soon be easier and hassle-free with the partnership of GCash and Grab Philippines, the country's leading mobile wallet and leader in transportation and deliveries, respectively.

Filipino consumers can now use the buy now, pay later (BNPL) and the card-free installment option of BillEase to shop at more global brands online.

Leading mobile wallet GCash has partnered with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), and the local government of Tagbilaran City for the rollout of the PalengQR-PH program in the Bohol capital.

GoTyme Bank was recently honored for its excellence in the field and efforts to expand Visa's payment services in the Philippines in 2022. 

Users of the digital wallet Pitaka can now purchase cryptocurrencies directly with Philippine Peso and pay using their debit cards, credit cards, GCash, Maya, GrabPay, and ShopeePay within the app.

Visa, a world leader in digital payments, has announced an open call for startups in the region, including in the Philippines, to apply for the Visa Accelerator Program 2023.