GCash enables Visa cards for QR purchases
Visa cardholders will soon be able to pay at GCash QR merchants directly through the GCash app, removing the need to top up their wallets before making a purchase. The…
Visa strengthens scam disruption as online fraud increases in PH
Visa, a digital payments processor, announced new measures to strengthen scam disruption in the Philippines as fraud shifts from SMS scams to phishing, online card fraud, and account takeovers. The…
Visa, CIBI partner to expand credit access for underserved Filipinos
Visa, a global payments processor, and CIBI Information, Inc. (CIBI), a credit reporting agency, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore and pilot data-driven credit solutions for underserved…
Visa, PhilGuarantee partner to expand credit access for MSMEs
Visa, a digital payments company, has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Philippine Guarantee Corp. (PhilGuarantee) to improve credit access and promote financial inclusion for micro, small, and medium…
Visa: Filipinos drive digital remittance growth across Asia Pacific
The Philippines is among the leading adopters of digital remittances in Asia Pacific (APAC), according to a new report from payments company Visa. The study showed that 74% of Filipinos…
Contactless payments now accepted at MRT-3 stations
Commuters can now use their debit and credit cards to pay for fares at MRT-3 stations. The new system also supports QR payments and tap-to-pay options using mobile devices or…
Visa and Maya introduce cross-border funding for overseas Visa cards
Visa, a digital payments company, and Maya, a digital bank and fintech firm, have teamed up to offer a new feature in the Maya app that allows users to move…
Visa highlights role of financial data in improving SME loan access
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) play a vital role in the Philippine economy, but many still struggle to access the funding they need to grow. According to data presented by…
Visa: Gen Z’s financial habits shape future of digital payments
According to a study by Visa, a global digital payments company, Gen Z is changing how people manage money, As these young adults, who are in their 20s and 30s,…
Visa enables digital remittance for OFWs and freelancers
Remittances from Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), digital workers, and small business owners surged in December 2023, reaching $3.6 billion — a 3.9% increase from the previous year. These funds often…
Visa outlines payment trends shaping 2025 for Filipinos
Visa, a global payments processor, highlights how the payment landscape in the Philippines is evolving in 2025. The shift includes smarter e-commerce options, connected business payments, and advanced security measures,…
Visa rolls out second contactless payment system for public transit in PH
Digital payments processor Visa has launched its second contactless payment initiative in the Philippines, partnering with Good Transport Solutions Inc. (GTSI) and GHL to enable cashless payments on modern jeepneys…
Visa survey reveals Filipino travelers’ shift to contactless payments
As the holiday season approaches, a survey by global digital payments processor Visa shows that Filipinos are changing the way they travel, shop, and pay. According to the Green Shoots…
Visa enables contactless payments in Cebu and Mandaue transit
Visa, a digital payments processor, launched its first transit project in the Philippines, collaborating with Good Transport Solutions Inc. (GTSI) and GHL to introduce contactless payments on modern jeepneys in…
Visa broadens payment options in the Philippines with e-wallet partnerships
Visa, a digital payments processor, has expanded its consumer offerings in the Philippines by forging partnerships with different e-wallet platforms. Visa aims to provide cardholders with enhanced flexibility in their…
Visa empowers Filipino SMEs with digital payment tools
Visa, a global digital payments processor, is rolling out initiatives to support Filipino small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in adopting digital payment solutions, particularly to enhance the tourism sector. This…
Visa: PH market sees steady rise in cashless payments
Visa, a global payments processing company, attributes the surge in cashless payments in the Philippines to the growing number of establishments and companies embracing emerging technology over cash transactions. The…
Visa opens accelerator program to Series A startups in APAC
Digital payments network Visa announced an open call for startups in the region including in the Philippines to apply for the Visa Accelerator Program 2023. Now in its third year…
Visa appoints Jeff Navarro as country manager for PH and Guam
Digital payments company Visa announced the appointment of Jeff Navarro as the new country manager for the Philippines and Guam, succeeding Dan Wolbert, who has moved to a new role…