Payment

calendar_today August 5, 2026 schedule 8 min read

What happens when the internet goes down? Why offline digital payments matter more than ever

Internet outages don't have to stop commerce. Offline payment capabilities and network failover help businesses keep transactions moving when connectivity…

By Marc Zuñiga

calendar_today August 5, 2026 schedule 5 min read

Why Apple Pay took longer to reach the Philippines — and why it’s unlikely to replace GCash or Maya

Apple Pay's Philippine launch required months of bank integration, security testing, and regulatory coordination, explaining why its arrival took longer…

By Leira Mananzan

calendar_today August 4, 2026 schedule 3 min read

GCash new accessibility features aim to improve inclusive finance

GCash is enhancing its accessibility features to create a more inclusive digital finance experience for visually impaired Filipinos. By gathering…

By Edielyn Mangol

calendar_today August 4, 2026 schedule 5 min read

Visa officially brings Apple Pay to the Philippines, expanding contactless payments for cardholders

Apple Pay officially launches in the Philippines, enabling eligible Visa cardholders to make secure, contactless payments using Apple devices nationwide.

By Leira Mananzan

calendar_today August 4, 2026 schedule 2 min read

RCBC Extends ₱1 LRT-2 Fare Promo Until August 31

RCBC Piso Fare promo has been extended until August 31, giving eligible commuters another month to enjoy ₱1 rides on…

By Edielyn Mangol

calendar_today August 3, 2026 schedule 4 min read

Why every Filipino should care about payment tokenization

A failed scam became a lesson in payment security, revealing why payment tokenization quietly protects cardholders from growing digital payment…

By Rhyll Neri

calendar_today August 3, 2026 schedule 7 min read

The rise of invisible payments: Why Filipinos are paying without realizing it

Invisible payments are quietly transforming how Filipinos pay, making transactions faster, frictionless, and seamlessly embedded into everyday digital experiences.

By Leira Mananzan

calendar_today August 3, 2026 schedule 4 min read

QR Ph at 5: How close is the Philippines to becoming a QR payment nation?

Five years after its launch, QR Ph is reshaping payments, empowering MSMEs, and bringing the Philippines closer to a cashless…

By Edielyn Mangol

calendar_today August 3, 2026 schedule 4 min read

Cash-Express joins LenderLink’s real-time credit network

Cash-Express joins LenderLink's real-time credit network, expanding access to 45 million records and helping lenders make faster, more informed credit…

By Ralph Fajardo

calendar_today July 31, 2026 schedule 3 min read

BSP raises InstaPay transfer limit to ₱500,000 for businesses

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has launched InstaPay for businesses, raising the maximum transfer limit for registered enterprises from…

By Edielyn Mangol

calendar_today July 30, 2026 schedule 4 min read

BSP, PPMI roll out 3 new payment services to expand digital transactions in PH

BSP and PPMI launched Direct Debit PH, InstaPay Cash-In, and InstaPay for Business to make digital payments faster, easier, and…

By Ralph Fajardo

calendar_today July 30, 2026 schedule 3 min read

Staying safe with digital wallets: How GCash and online banks protect you

As digital payments grow, Philippine banks and e-wallets are strengthening security through AI, encryption, and advanced fraud prevention measures.

By Edielyn Mangol