Zed announced the launch of its Android app, opening access to the majority of its nearly 200,000-person waitlist and marking a major step in bringing a new kind of credit card to Filipinos across the country.
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Visa readies banks for expansion of digital payments in other train lines with urban mobility workshop
Visa (NYSE: V), a global leader in digital payments, is gearing up for the expansion of automated, contactless fare systems to other train lines in partnership with Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC). Through a workshop on smart mobility, Visa and RCBC shared solutions and best practices for issuers on managing digital payments for various modes of transit, particularly urban rail.
Visa and PhilGuarantee team up to expand credit access for MSMEs
Visa (NYSE: V), a global leader in digital payments, has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Philippine Guarantee Corporation (PhilGuarantee) to expand credit access and promote financial inclusion for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
Building Credit Confidence for Filipinos
For many Filipinos, the word “utang” carries a mix of hope and hesitation. It can mean a chance to start a small business or pay for a child’s tuition, but it can also bring fears of scams, high interest rates, and unending debt. According to TransUnion’s 2025 Credit Perception Index, the Philippines scored 73 out of 100: proof that while caution remains, trust in credit is gradually taking root.
Visa brings banks together in workshop to advance Google Pay, Apple Pay, Samsung Pay adoption in PH
Visa (NYSE: V), a global leader in digital payments, is empowering different financial sector stakeholders to adopt the xPays - or mobile payment providers such as Google Pay, Apple Pay, and Samsung Pay – in the country. In an enablement workshop, Visa collaborated with regional partners – including Google Southeast Asia, Vietcombank, and Starbucks Vietnam – to gather key insights and best practices on how local banks can effectively integrate, launch, and scale xPays in the Filipino market.
Ber Months on the Move: Smart Spending Choices for Filipinos This Busy Travel Season
The Ber months have arrived, bringing with them the excitement of reunions, festive celebrations, and long-awaited getaways. It’s the time of year when families come together, friends reconnect, and many Filipinos look forward to a well-deserved break after a busy year.
Credit Scores as Catalysts for Financial Inclusion
As the Philippine arm of NYSE-listed FinVolution Group, JuanHand benefits from the parent company’s extensive regional experience and technological backbone. This includes FinVolution’s proprietary AI and machine learning platform, which JuanHand also applies in the local market. The platform processes massive volumes of data to deliver faster, more precise credit assessments. To maximize effectiveness, these universal technologies are tailored to local needs, considering borrower behavior, risk patterns, and regulatory requirements. This allows JuanHand to responsibly extend credit to first-time borrowers while maintaining low default rates.
Visa Money Travels 2025 Report: Filipinos drive digital remittance growth across Asia Pacific
Visa, a world leader in digital payments, has released its latest annual report on digital remittances, Money Travels: 2025 Digital Remittances Adoption Report, which was based on responses from 44,000 senders and receivers across 20 countries and territories, including the Philippines. The report presents findings on the latest remittance trends around the world, including Asia Pacific, a key region in the $905 billion global remittance landscape.
Protecting Homes from ‘Ber’ Month Storms: Igloo and Skyro’s fifth insurance product protects against floods and fires
From August through the "ber" months, the Philippines faces heightened disaster risk as typhoon activity intensifies, bringing heavy rains, strong winds, and increased flooding. During this period, the need for reliable protection becomes even more critical. Yet, many remain uninsured, leaving them financially vulnerable and unprepared for long-term recovery.
Visa and RCBC partner to launch Visa Direct, enabling seamless international money transfers in the Philippines
Visa (NYSE: V), a global leader in digital payments, has partnered with Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC), one of the largest universal banks in the country, to launch Visa Direct, enabling fast, secure, and convenient real-time payments and money transfers to billions of accounts across more than 190 countries and territories.
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