Tag: digital payments

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Mastercard brings Apple Pay support to cardholders in the Philippines

Mastercard has announced the availability of Apple Pay for its cardholders in the Philippines, expanding access to secure, contactless, and mobile-first payment experiences across the country. The launch allows Mastercard credit and debit cardholders to add their eligible cards to Apple Pay and make payments using their iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad, or Mac. Consumers can […]

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Visa enables Apple Pay for eligible cardholders in the Philippines

Visa has announced that eligible Visa debit and credit cardholders in the Philippines can now add their cards to Apple Pay on iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad, and Mac, expanding access to secure and contactless digital payments across the country. The launch marks a significant step in the ongoing digitalization of payments in the Philippines, providing […]

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GCash and Mastercard to enable card-linked mobile payments for international visitors

GCash and Mastercard are expanding digital payment access in the Philippines through a new collaboration that will allow eligible international visitors to pay local merchants using their existing Mastercard credit and debit cards linked to the GCash app. Expected to launch in Q3 2026, Mastercard Pay Local will enable foreign travelers to make mobile payments […]

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Bayad earns PCI DSS 4.0.1 certification to strengthen digital payment security

From left to right: Bayad Chief Information Officer Alex D. Ibasco; Bayad Security Governance Analyst Brian D. Ortañez; Bayad President and CEO Lawrence Y. Ferrer; SISA Regional Head Ms. Etika Sharma; SISA Country Head Wilson Alagbay; and Bayad Cyber Security Head Darwin R. David during the PCI DSS 4.0.1 certification ceremony. Bayad has achieved the […]

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BSP clarification on Circular 1238 boosts confidence in Philippine digital payments sector

FinTech Alliance PH has welcomed the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) clarification on Circular No. 1238, describing it as a significant step toward providing regulatory certainty for the country’s rapidly growing digital financial services industry. The BSP clarified that Circular No. 1238 should be interpreted as a cost-based fair pricing guideline rather than a zero-fee […]

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GCash highlights flexible financing options as Filipinos prioritize local travel

As summer draws to a close, many Filipinos are still looking to fit in a final getaway while managing rising living costs and financial responsibilities. With travel remaining a priority for many households, digital financial services are playing a growing role in helping consumers plan and fund their trips more efficiently. According to data from […]

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Fiuu strengthens Southeast Asia payments network with JCB Direct Acquiring license

Fiuu and JCB leaders mark the milestone following Fiuu’s securing of the JCB Direct Acquiring license across Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines. From left to right: Daniel Han (Head Acquiring, JCB International Asia Pacific Pte Ltd, Malaysia Branch), Kenta Yanase (Country Manager, JCB International Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd., Malaysia Branch), Shimpei Yamaguchi (Managing Director of […]

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Smart strengthens digital safety awareness through Customer Day initiatives

Smart promotes digital safety and responsible technology use among Filipino customers Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) is expanding its efforts to help Filipinos navigate the digital landscape safely by promoting cybersecurity awareness, responsible online behavior, and secure digital practices through its Smart Customer Day initiative. Held at the Smart Store in SM North EDSA Cyberzone, the […]

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