GCash users will soon have another way to pay without topping up their wallets first.
A new Visa and GCash link-and-pay feature will allow eligible Visa cards to fund QR transactions directly, with each payment protected by biometric authentication through Visa Payment Passkey.
Building trust in digital assets requires more than technology.
BlockShoals Technologies has joined FinTech Alliance PH, bringing its compliance-first approach to industry initiatives covering consumer protection, financial education, digital payments, and inclusive finance in the Philippines.
BPI is preparing to pilot a digital asset-to-peso remittance rail using stablecoin settlement in partnership with Meridian. The initiative will initially focus on payroll credits for freelancers, virtual assistants, and other informal economy workers, with the goal of making cross-border payments faster and more efficient while maintaining regulatory compliance and consumer protection.
Cross-border payments are becoming more seamless for businesses in Southeast Asia.
Fiuu has secured a JCB Direct Acquiring license covering Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines, allowing merchants to accept JCB cards through a more direct and efficient payment infrastructure as the fintech company continues its regional expansion.
BPI is bringing banking closer to where Filipinos live and shop. Through its new Himala campaign, customers can now open accounts, apply for BPI products, and make cash deposits and withdrawals at thousands of partner stores across the country, making everyday banking more accessible than ever.
Established in 2015, eTap is a homegrown fintech company that now operates one of the country’s largest self-service payment networks, supporting millions of consumers and hundreds of business partners.
EastWest has expanded its digital payment offerings with the launch of Garmin Pay, which allows eligible Visa and Mastercard cardholders to make contactless payments with compatible Garmin smartwatches.
UnionDigital Bank (UD) and Chubb Philippines have announced a strategic partnership that brings insurance products directly to the UD app, making financial protection more accessible for Filipinos through embedded...
GCash is set to fully roll out its In-App OTP feature by June 22, 2026, replacing traditional SMS-based authentication as part of its efforts to strengthen account security and reduce the risk of digital fraud.