VFS Global develops AI chatbot to assist UK visa applicants
By introducing AI-enhanced support, VFS Global aims to simplify the visa application process for UK-bound travelers.
Visa, CIMB Bank team up to provide enhanced banking services to SMEs
The collaboration will integrate Visa’s global payment technology with CIMB Bank Philippines’ digital services to offer SMEs better financial solutions.
VFS Global warns travelers about visa scams
As international travel continues to grow, VFS Global reminds visa applicants to stay vigilant, follow official procedures, and avoid third-party services that claim to expedite or guarantee visa approvals.
Visa, CCAP team up to boost financial literacy in PH
The collaboration will integrate Visa’s Practical Money Skills program into CCAP’s training sessions.
Visa, BSP discuss financial inclusion, fraud prevention
On Feb. 5, 2025, leaders of digital payments processor Visa met with officials from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to discuss ways to increase access to financial services and…
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 partners with Thames International to support Baguio MSMEs’ digitalization
Visa, a global payments technology company, has joined forces with Thames International and the City Government of Baguio to promote digitalization and support tourism. The five-year partnership, launched with the…
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 Token Service boosts Apac’s digital economy
The widespread adoption of the Visa Token Service (VTS) helped boost digital commerce in 2023 in the Asia Pacific. The payment processor’s service, which replaces traditional card numbers with unique…
Payroll platform Deel launches spend card for contractors
Deel, a global HR and payroll platform, has introduced its new physical spend card, now available to contractors in 20 countries, with plans to expand further. The Deel Card, which…
Visa supports women entrepreneurs with digital skills
Visa is advancing digital and financial inclusion in Southeast Asia by empowering women and youth with essential skills for sustainable growth. In 2023, Visa enabled 10 million SMEs in Apac…
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 introduces secure payment innovations tailored for digital commerce
Visa, a digital payments processing company, has unveiled a suite of new payment products and services set to launch across the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. Aimed at addressing the evolving…
Golden Visa Centrale hosts webinar on Portugal visa opportunities
Golden Visa Centrale (GVC), a consultancy in residency-by-investment, invites Filipinos to a live webinar on May 16 to explore new opportunities in the Portugal Golden Visa program. This event aims…
Visa: Filipino concertgoers show higher spending power overseas
Recent findings from a study by Visa, a digital payments processor, suggest that Filipino concertgoers who venture overseas show a higher spending capacity internationally and within the Philippines than those…
Visa: Japan tops list of preferred leisure travel destinations for Filipino tourists
A recent study conducted by Visa, a digital payments processor, shows that 24% of surveyed Filipinos ventured overseas for leisure or business purposes within the past year with Japan emerging…
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…
VFS Global: Visa applications from PH surge to pre-pandemic level
In 2023, visa applications from the Philippines soared past pre-pandemic levels, marking a 35% increase compared to 2019, according to the latest data from VFS Global. This surge signals a…
Visa: Filipinos rank among top concert spenders in APAC
Whether it is a reaction from the pandemic-induced boredom or sheer fandom duty, Filipinos stand out among the top 5 spenders on concerts in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region, comprising…
Visa urges holiday shoppers to stay vigilant
Visa, a digital payment facilitator, has highlighted the increase in consumer vigilance during this holiday shopping season, acknowledging the growing threat posed by cybercriminals targeting both online and in-store shoppers.…
Visa strengthens initiatives to boost support for small businesses
Visa and its Visa Foundation unveiled key initiatives supporting small and micro businesses (SMBs) worldwide, particularly across APEC economies. The Visa Foundation committed $100 million over five years to boost…
Earn points with GoTyme Visa debit card while holiday shopping
Digital bank GoTyme Bank (GTB) encourages consumers to use its Visa debit card for a seamless and sweat-free shopping experience. GTB is a joint venture between the Gokongwei group of…
GCash launches new ‘GCash Card’ powered by Visa
GCash, a finance app, introduced a new payment card in partnership with Visa, a digital payments processing company. Any fully verified user can now order their own GCash Card powered…
Go Rewards teams up with UnionBank to launch rewards and credit card
Go Rewards, a lifestyle rewards program of the Gokongwei-led Robinsons establishments, has partnered with Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) to offer an all-in-one credit card and loyalty rewards card…
Visa sees increase in use of cashless payments in PH
Citing convenience and safety, 89% of consumers in the Philippines showed an increasing preference for the use of mobile wallets or e-wallets in 2022, according to the latest Visa Consumer…