FinTech

Visa expands scam disruption as fraud shifts from SMS scams to phishing and online payment attacks

As scams shift from traditional SMS schemes to phishing, online card fraud, and account takeovers, Visa says it is sharpening its focus on protecting Filipino consumers.

Strengthening safer digital habits in 2026 with GCash

Adjusting to anything new can be challenging. Building safer digital habits, in particular, takes some time, and that’s okay. GCash, the Philippines’ leading finance super app, promotes the idea...

Coins.ph enables faster and more secure account log-in with Google Sign-In update

By allowing users to access their accounts using Google Sign-in, Coins.ph removes the friction of password management while ensuring that sensitive login credentials are never shared with or stored by the platform.

ADB and GCash Fuse partner to unlock inclusive finance for MSMEs, women and fight poverty in the Philippines

ADB grants GCash lending arm Fuse Financing with a PHP1.75B credit facility to expand loan access to MSMEs, women entrepreneurs, especially in high poverty areas.

HitPay launches borderless QR to power streamlined cross-border Asia payments for 20,000+ MSMEs 

HitPay ensures even the smallest boutique or eatery can compete in a connected digital economy. Merchants can now support visitors using preferred home wallets, including QR Ph (Philippines), PayNow (Singapore), QRIS (Indonesia), PromptPay (Thailand), and VietQR (Vietnam), as well as major international standards like WeChat Pay (China) and UPI (India).

Ant International powers over 2B transactions, expanding AI-driven payments across emerging markets

Ant International currently serves over 150 million merchants globally, with 90 percent classified as small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

Visa and GCash partner for seamless cross-border account funding solutions for Filipinos and tourists

Visa Direct now makes it easier for individuals and businesses worldwide to send money directly to GCash wallets, giving more than 90 million GCash users in the Philippines a fast, secure, and convenient way to receive funds from overseas.

Primer and HitPay partner to unlock faster global expansion for SEA merchants

Through Primer’s unified infrastructure, Singapore-based HitPay can access local acquirers across key global markets, extending multi-currency card acceptance beyond the region while delivering the same high-performing, locally optimized payment experience for companies operating on the ground.

Remitly and Coins.ph leverage stablecoin technology to transform cross-border payments 

The strategic collaboration launches a stable coin-powered remittance solution for near-instant, low-cost money transfers between key global markets and the Philippines.