Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Philippine Food Expo 2023 goes cashless with UnionBank

Philippine Food Processors and Exporters Organization, Inc. (Philfoodex), the organizer of the annual Philipine Food Expo, recently partnered with Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) to help facilitate cashless payments at the 15th Philippine Food Expo which was held last April 28 to 30 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City.

Participating micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) were able to experience convenient, secure, and seamless transactions with customers via QRPH. This was done with the help of UnionBank's integrated payments gateway UPAY, which brings together a wide selection of payment collection options in one platform, allowing quick and easy cashless payments for customers.

UBX powers up MaxiLife with digital payments collection

UBX, the leading open finance platform in the Philippines, and MaxiLife, the Philippines' newest Life and Health Insurance Company, have entered into a strategic partnership to develop cutting-edge, technology-driven products and services that will revolutionize the experience of MaxiLife customers.

Under the partnership, MaxiLife will leverage UBX’s verticals BUx, an end-to-end payment solutions platform, and Splix, a transact-now-pay-later platform, to offer its policyholders flexible and convenient ways to settle their premiums. 

With over 60,000 payment channels powered by UBX nationwide, MaxiLife customers now have various options to pay for their policies: Over-the-counter, online banking, e-wallets, and debit/credit cards. Thanks to the partnership, policyholders can also pay their premiums on an installment basis soon –  with or without credit cards.

Monday, May 29, 2023

Enjoy no annual fee for life plus free PHP1,000 cash credits with your new Security Bank Gold Mastercard!

Get your perfect shopping credit card and take advantage of these exciting offers! Enjoy no annual fee for life plus an exclusive welcome gift of PHP1,000 cash credits with your new Security Bank Gold Mastercard.

No annual fee for life 

Enjoy no annual fees every year when you meet the required annual spend of PHP300,000 in a single or accumulated transaction. 

Cash credits welcome gift 

Receive 17,000 rewards points which you can redeem to PHP1,000 cash credits when you spend at least PHP40,000 in a single or accumulated transaction within sixty (60) days upon approval of your card.

Sunday, May 28, 2023

Home Credit partners with Open Fabric to launch easy, secure payment solutions for merchants

Strengthening its efforts to digitize payments and make Filipinos’ buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) shopping experience hassle-free, Home Credit Philippines, the leading consumer finance company in the country, teams up with Open Fabric, technology business developing infrastructure for payments and financial services, to launch digital payment solutions for merchants.

Home Credit through Open Fabric soon will make it possible for partner merchants to set Home Credit Qwarta and Home Credit Card as convenient payment methods for customers in their websites. Through these methods, availing products are now made quicker, easier and secured.

Get PHP3,000 for your trip essentials with your new Security Bank Complete Cashback Platinum Mastercard!

Go on a shopping spree for your trip essentials for free! Get a PHP3,000 The Travel Club e-gift certificate with your new Security Bank Complete Cashback Platinum Mastercard—your perfect rebate credit card.

Enjoy this exclusive welcome offer when you meet the required minimum single or accumulated spend of PHP80,000 within sixty calendar days upon approval of your card.

Get access to these leveled-up benefits on top of the welcome gift:

Up to 5% guaranteed cashback/rebates on your everyday spend

  • 5% on groceries
  • 4% on gas
  • 3% on utility bills
  • 2% on dining
  • 1% on shopping

Thursday, May 25, 2023

Travel smart: preparing for your first Europe adventure

Going on your first trip to Europe could be an overwhelming experience. From saving up, booking your flights and accommodations, and planning your itinerary, to navigating customs regulations and dealing with unexpected situations, there are many things to consider and plan for.

While preparing for your first Eurotrip may feel like a daunting task, there are a lot of things to look forward to. Traveling is an exciting opportunity to experience new cultures, meet new people, and create lasting memories with your loved ones.

Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Waste Wanted: CitySavings Turns Donated Plastic into School Chairs

City Savings Bank (CitySavings), the thrift bank subsidiary of the Aboitiz-led Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank), makes supporting public schools more sustainable through its initiative, Turning Plastic into School Chairs.

Spearheaded by the Bank’s Branch Operations and Human Resources teams, the goal was to collect as much plastic waste from the employees in a month. The recycling drive gathered almost 2,000 kilograms of waste plastic from CitySavings branches and corporate offices nationwide. These were then turned over to Envirotech Waste Recycling Inc, a company based in Davao City, which produced the school chairs, each made out of 30 kilograms of plastic waste, at a discounted rate.

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

The Asset: UnionBank only local bank in Asia to win “Digital Bank of the Year” 6 years in a row!

Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) has consistently proven itself to be the undisputed digital leader in the country’s banking industry. Its recent win of an unprecedented sixth consecutive “Digital Bank of the Year” award from renowned financial news and research publication The Asset Triple A is proof that UnionBank has indeed established a Digital Dynasty in the Philippine banking industry.

“Digital transformation has been a mantra at the bank and what's behind its rapid growth these past years. With a strong focus on client experience, embracing innovation, and delivering better outcomes, UnionBank has altered mindsets to become the winning digital bank in the Philippines. A testament to that was its success in acquiring Citi Philippines' consumer banking business, which was completed less than a year following its winning bid at the end of 2021. With the integration firmly underway, the bank has set the stage for its next phase of growth expanding its market share and staying ahead of the competition,” said Daniel Yu, The Asset’s editor-in-chief.

Monday, May 15, 2023

Investree Philippines marks third anniversary, celebrates notable growth of SMEs served

Investree Philippines marks its third anniversary with a new high after recording a 2,500 percent increase in the number of SMEs served since its launch in 2020. In celebration of this milestone, the first crowdfunding intermediary and funding platform in the Philippines has launched its SME: The Heart of Investree campaign, which bolsters the group’s mission to improve the accessibility and affordability of working capital for small and medium businesses in the country.

Sunday, May 14, 2023

UnionBank Techs Up Taguig with UPAY

The city government of Taguig is the latest local government to be “Tech’d Up” by UnionBank as it embarks on a project meant to better serve its citizens by digitizing tax payments. Last April 23rd, a memorandum of agreement (MOA) signing ceremony held in Taguig, forged the partnership between the city and the tech-savvy bank.

In attendance were key Taguig City officials Mayor Lani Cayetano, City Administrator Atty. Jose Montales, and City Business Permit and Licensing Office Officer-in-Charge Atty. Maria Veloso. UnionBank was represented by Chief Financial Officer Manuel Lozano, Executive Vice President and Head of Transaction Banking and Platform Development Ramon Duarte, and Executive Vice President and Head of Corporate Banking Nino Fajardo.

Under the partnership, UnionBank will enable digital transactions for a number of the City's services, including payment of taxes and other fees and charges, through UPAY, the Bank's proprietary payments solution that brings together a wide array of payment methods into a single integrated platform.

"The City of Taguig is committed to providing efficient and reliable services to our constituents. With the increasing digitization of our world, electronic payment acceptance facilities have become a vital part of making transactions more convenient to taxpayers," said Mayor Cayetano.

Friday, May 12, 2023

The Best Time for Home Repairs is Now

The hot summer months are here! Now is the best time for you to plan house repairs. Does your roof have a leak from last year that needs to be fixed, or do you need to replace broken doors? Or perhaps you want to repaint your entire house?

No matter what house repairs you need, it is important to plan everything in advance. This means that you know the scope of repairs needed, have the funds you need for the project, and know who to work with. Here are some things to remember when planning for home repairs or improvement:

Wednesday, May 10, 2023

UnionBank Powers Iloilo SME Summit

The Rotary Club of Iloilo South, together with the Department of Trade and Industry, the Iloilo Local Government, St. Clements Academy Class of 1977 in partnership with UnionBank, recently held the "Enterprise Growth through Digital Transformation." - a summit for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) at the Iloilo Convention Center.  The well-attended summit brought together over 1000 SMEs, government agencies, student entrepreneurs and communicators, and various stakeholders from the business community.

Tuesday, May 9, 2023

Enjoy guilt-free shopping at 0% interest, P300 off your purchase at SM Store with Home Credit

There's no doubt that many Filipinos really love to shop. Looking for a birthday gift, shop! Going on a summer getaway, shop! Preparing for a new school year, shop! We shop our hearts out whenever we feel we deserve it. But there’s one more thing that Filipinos love – a good deal for their purchases!

That is why Home Credit Philippines, the shopping partner of every Filipino, teams up with the country’s largest department store chain, the SM Store, in providing customers the most affordable option in making their dream purchases come true. Customers may enjoy P300 off their purchase and no processing fee when paying through Home Credit’s 0% interest offer with SM Store.

Monday, May 8, 2023

UnionBank, UBX double down on commitment, initiatives to empower MSMEs with financial tools and services

Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) and its venture studio UBX, the leading open finance platform in the Philippines, are doubling down on their commitments to empowering more micro, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the country. 

During the recent SME Innovation Festival held in Iloilo City, UnionBank President and CEO Edwin R. Bautista highlighted the two companies’ strategies and initiatives to democratize SMEs’ access to finance by using new technologies. 

Access to business capital is necessary to strengthen business operations of growing businesses and enable them to further expand their enterprises. MSMEs account for 99.5 percent of the total establishments in the Philippines and employ 62.8 percent of the entire labor force. Access to credit and financial services for MSMEs remains a challenge. 

Sunday, May 7, 2023

Emma by AXA PH is your road trip buddy this summer

Download Emma by AXA PH and get a chance to drive away with GCash vouchers worth Php 5,000 

This summer, one of the leading insurance providers in the country, AXA Philippines, is thrilled to announce its latest promo that will surely excite everyone who loves to travel and explore the great outdoors.

From May 1 to 31, 2023, AXA customers who download and register to Emma by AXA can have a chance to win Php 5,000 worth of GCash vouchers, which they can use to plan exciting summer road trips with family and friends. This is a great opportunity to experience the best summer destinations in the country and create unforgettable memories with your loved ones.

Saturday, May 6, 2023

UnionBank unveils industry-first Open Finance Innovation Hub

A new era of innovation and collaboration in the fintech industry begins as Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) unveils its Open Finance Innovation Hub, a first-in-industry program that will provide an open digital ecosystem for innovation and co-creation in the country.

UnionBank Open Finance Innovation Hub 

Last April 13, 2023, The Fintech Business Group of UnionBank launched its Open Finance Innovation Hub at the UnionBank Innovation Campus in San Pedro, Laguna. This program promotes open innovation by offering a digital ecosystem that breaks down silos and encourages trust and collaboration. The Open Finance Innovation Hub provides a platform where various organizations can work together, learn from each other, and create cutting-edge solutions that will drive progress and transformation in the fintech industry.