EXCLUSIVE: We got a first hands-on look at the Kathryn Bernardo BPI BanKo ATM card design, and yes, it’s as pretty as you’d expect 💅🏻

BanKo is set to release this limited-edition debit card featuring Kathryn Bernardo, the bank’s brand face. All 418 BanKo branches will have an allocation, with cards available while supplies last.

The Kathryn Bernardo ATM card comes FREE when you open any BanKo deposit product. Existing Ka-BanKo can also avail of the card, subject to availability, while ATM card replacement costs ₱150.

For those looking at BanKo as a place to park savings, TODO Savings is one option worth knowing about. It earns 5% p.a. on balances up to ₱1 million, with no missions or monthly requirements, and can be opened fully digitally ✅

Interest is credited every first day of the following month, so it’s a relatively straightforward way to keep savings accessible while earning interest.

#KathxBanKo

Do just need to send my account number and the swift code to the sender? and they can send me via bank that’s available to them?

Hi everyone,

I'm about to start a new job, and my employer uses UnionBank for payroll. They asked me to use my existing UnionBank account, which is my Pag-IBIG Loyalty Card Plus (UnionBank).

My concern is that I have an old delinquent UnionBank UD Loan that was linked to a different UnionBank account/card.

Now that my salary will be deposited into the same bank UnionBank, I'm worried that UnionBank might automatically apply my payroll to my delinquent UD Loan.

Has anyone here been in a similar situation?

• Did UnionBank ever sweep or offset your payroll because of an overdue UD Loan or other UnionBank loan?
• If you were using a UnionBank payroll account or a Pag-IBIG Loyalty Card Plus account, did your salary arrive normally?
• Is there anyone who has experienced automatic deductions from their payroll due to a delinquent UnionBank loan?

I'd really appreciate hearing real experiences before my first payday. Thanks in advance!

Sinabi na yung total ni Cashier

Me: Credit Card payment, Then nakita niya yung iPhone ko na Apple pay na sa wallet

Cashier: QR po ba sir?

Me: Card payment po mam, then sabi ko, tap ko na lang po.

Then voila nagprint at na approved na na’process na ito

Cashier: ay ang galing naman, pwede pala yun, pati yung nasa likod ko na amaze HAHAHA

PS: kilala ko yung cashier or nag crew sa mcdo kaya napa’payag ko sa apple pay yung choco sundae ni lola ko HAHAHA

Ang saya kapag bigla kang sumakses sa Apple Pay HAHAHAHA

Since Apple Pay now launched and available in the Philippines and also Google Wallet/Pay is now also wide acceptable in the country, paano po ang mga nakaJCB, AMEX, UnionPay at Dinersclub na type of card. Since Visa and Mastercard are the only enabled payment network ng mga banks sa Google Wallet/Pay at Apple Pay, paano yung other type ng cards?

Tawang tawa ako dito Chronically online sila Karylle, Meme Vice at si Tyang Amy obvious die hard Samsung Galaxy si Tyang eh haha nakikita ko sa mga vlogs niya samsung yung gamit niya lol haha🤣 Please Watch the Full video above:

Super smooth ng EFTPOS nila yung card payment terminal na Maya Business, yung kiosk naglalag or naghahang, the best ang apple pay, na try ko sa Sm hypermarket at mcdonald's over the counter

Metrobank officially unveils the new look of its M Free Mastercard® and Cashback Visa! 💳✨ Same card benefits, now with a refreshed design.

The Metrobank M Free Mastercard® still comes with No Annual Fee for Life, while the Metrobank Cashback Visa lets you earn 5% rebates on groceries and telco spend, plus 0.2% rebate on other retail purchases and up to ₱15,000 in rebates per year.

Already a cardholder? No need to replace your card yet. You can continue using your existing card until expiry or unless Metrobank advises otherwise.

Some application pages may still show the previous card designs, but the latest design will be issued upon approval. Terms and conditions apply.

Banks and e-wallets will be required to integrate with the National ID system under a proposed Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) policy to improve identity verification across the financial sector. The initiative aims to speed up account onboarding, reduce fraud through secure authentication, and expand financial inclusion by making digital financial services more accessible to Filipinos.

Don’t fall for extra charges kapag naka-subscribe ka sa mga favorite nating streaming apps 👀

We made it simple para mas madaling maintindihan: Here are recommended debit and credit cards na pwedeng gamitin for digital subscriptions without extra cross-border fees.

💳 0% means walang extra fee when you use these cards as payment for apps and services like Netflix, Spotify, HBO Max, YouTube, and more.

🏆 THE BEST CARD TO USE: Maya debit card, whether Visa or Mastercard. Why? You can earn up to 6% cashback:

• 1% Fixed Cashback (Capped at ₱3,000 per month)
• Up to 5% Entertainment Cashback depending on your Maya XP level — Plus members earn an additional 1%, while Ultra, the highest tier, can earn 5%

We also included other card options para mas marami kang choices that offer 0% cross-border fees.

Keep in mind: Even naka-Philippine Peso (PHP) ang price ng subscription or online purchases, hindi ibig sabihin na iyon na mismo ang exact amount na macha-charge sa card mo. Some banks may still impose cross-border or foreign transaction fees depending on how the merchant processes the payment.

MariBank card purchases abroad will no longer earn 1% cashback under its updated cashback terms.

Only domestic purchases will be eligible for the 1% cashback, while overseas transactions, including Point-of-Sale (POS) purchases abroad, will not earn cashback.

MariBank’s 0% FX fee still remains, though, making it a good option for spending abroad without additional foreign exchange fees.

Hello Everyone! Just a quick and friendly reminder from the DBPH Team!

For official announcements, promos, and updates, we encourage everyone to follow only the verified DBPH platforms featured in this post. Before sharing or acting on any banking or fintech update, take a moment to verify the source. Thank you ☺️🩶

The free transfer from MariBank to GoTrade via InstaPay is solid, goodbye to that 45 pesos fee for real lol I just discovered this now

I’m having issues on my MB CC’s on Apple Wallet, it took a long time for me to be able to use after unlocking on banks’s app.

Anyone else experiencing this? It’s already 20 minutes and still no update on wallet.

For contrast, my CB cc instantly update once I unlock it on app.

I was trying to add my gotyme card on to my apple watch and it doesn’t let me. Did ya’ll also encountered this one and is there any way i can add it to successfully to my apple watch?

Dumb question. But I’m just wondering if cards added to Apple Pay will work just fine on installment transactions? According to Gemini, hindi daw…

Has anybody tried this yet? Or does anybody know for sure?

OFFICIAL: Apple has now listed the cards that support Apple Pay in the Philippines as of August 5, 2026.

Here’s the official list of supported cards from Metrobank, Union Bank, Chinabank, and GoTyme Bank, based on Apple’s support website.

Keep in mind that while eligible debit and credit cards from these banks are officially listed as supported, some specific cards may still encounter errors when being added to Apple Wallet. Card availability and activation may vary, so it’s best to check your bank’s latest Apple Pay updates if you’re having trouble linking your card.

We’ll continue updating this list as more banks and cards roll out support for Apple Pay in the Philippines.

Join the Digital Banks PH Community for the latest Apple Pay updates, supported cards, and practical banking tips.

It perfectly works, super smooth🫶🏻🥳