FinTech

EastWest enables Garmin Pay for Visa and Mastercard cardholders

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 and Chubb Philippines partner to expand digital insurance access

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 rolls out In-App OTPs to strengthen protection against digital fraud

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.

Salmon Finance receives global client protection certification

Based on Cerise+SPTF data, fewer than 100 financial institutions worldwide currently hold a Client Protection Certification. In the Philippines, Salmon Finance is among only six active financial institutions that have achieved this distinction.

Maya processes PHP24B in Virtual Pag-IBIG payments in 2025

Maya has been recognized for the third consecutive year as a Top Collecting Partner of Pag-IBIG Fund, highlighting its role in supporting digital payment collections through the agency's Virtual Pag-IBIG platform.

Visa University expands payments education

Designed for banking, fintech, merchant, and finance professionals, Visa University aims to support the continued development of industry talent as the payments ecosystem evolves through digital transformation, emerging technologies, and changing consumer expectations.

Cashalo reaches 10M members, expands lending products across segments

Cashalo has reached 10 million registered members and disbursed over PHP30 billion in loans as the fintech platform expands its digital lending services in the Philippines.

Payoneer and Upwork extend 15-year partnership to power global freelance payments

Under the renewed agreement, Payoneer will continue serving as one of Upwork’s primary payout partners, providing wallet and “Direct to Local Bank” payment services for international users across Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East.

foodpanda rolls out QR-on-Delivery for cashless COD

foodpanda Philippines has launched QR-on-Delivery, a new payment option that lets customers scan a QRPH code from their rider at the door and pay using any QRPH-supported bank app or e-wallet such as GCash and Maya.