You’re Not Locked Out Of Heaven Yet! Bruno Mars Day 2 Concert Announced—And UnionBankers Get First Dibs

As the Major Sponsor and Pre-Sale Partner of Live Nation Philippines, UnionBank is coming through for its cardholders once again with an exclusive pre-sale for Bruno Mars’ comeback concert!

Live Nation Philippines officially announced that Filipino-American multiple-Grammy winner Bruno Mars will have two show days at the Philippine Arena on June 24 and 25, 2023. UnionBank* or Citi cardholders (debit and credit) will get priority access to the June 25 concert day pre-sale on Monday, May 1, 2023 from 10am-11:59pm via SM Tickets online.

If you are a UnionBank or Citi cardholder, you can use this unique link (https://smtickets.com/CallingAllMyLovelies) on Monday, May 1, which will lead you to the Bruno Mars page on SM Tickets. Select your preferred seat and enter the six-digit card as the promo code. Review your order summary, choose your payment method (Visa/Mastercard), and accept the Terms & Conditions. Proceed to payment and fill out your card details (use your UnionBank or Citi card). Once submitted, your ticket voucher will appear under Account > My Tickets. Print your ticket voucher and claim your physical tickets at any SM Ticket outlet any time before the show date.

Get ready for an evening with Bruno Mars on June 24 and 25! Mark your calendars for the UnionBank exclusive pre-sale on Monday, May 1 (10am-11:59pm). Tickets are limited, so you got it if you want it!

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* Valid for UnionBank credit or debit cardholders only.

The Shell Citi Card 25 Years of Fuel to Peso efficiency

As the economy struggles to stabilize in a post-pandemic world, fuel price volatility is one of the many factors consumers and businessmen have to deal with on an almost daily basis. Wednesdays are usually the days when people suddenly realize that their gas tanks are almost empty and fuel prices increased the just day before.   Fortunately, thanks to the 25th anniversary of the Shell Citi Card, Wednesday woes  can be wiped away with a P7 per liter discount when consumers load up on Shell fuel for a limited time!

UnionBank completes the acquisition of Citigroup’s consumer banking business in the Philippines

Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) has completed the acquisition of Citi’s consumer banking business in the Philippines on August 1, 2022. The official signing was led by UnionBank president and chief executive officer Edwin R. Bautista (3rd from left), and Citi Philippines chief executive officer and country officer Aftab Ahmed (4th from left.) They are joined by (left to right) Consumer bank head Manoj Varma, UnionBank chief customer experience officer and chief digital channels officer Ana A. Delgado, Citi Philippines country counsel Atty. Pia Lacson and UnionBank treasurer and global markets head Jose Emmanuel Hilado.

UnionBank completes the acquisition of Citigroup’s consumer banking business in the Philippines

UnionBank of the Philippines announced today that it has  completed the acquisition of Citi’s consumer banking business in the Philippines. 

Ana A. Delgado, Chief Customer Experience Officer and Chief Digital Channel Officer,  said, ”This acquisition accelerates our goal of becoming a great consumer bank in the  Philippines with one of the most diversified consumer banking portfolios among the listed  banks today. With the acquisition of the Citi consumer business, we are now strong across  three consumer businesses, namely: credit cards, salary / personal loans and mortgage  loans” 

Edwin R. Bautista, President and Chief Executive Officer of UnionBank, highlighted that, “I  cannot over emphasize how this is a game changer for UnionBank, its customers and its  employees. We are now a much larger consumer bank. We added a consumer portfolio  that is well-run and very profitable. This will provide us better margins and allow us to  maintain our industry-leading ROE moving forward. Over 1,500 top talents from Citi,  including its Senior Management Team, will be joining UnionBank. This further deepens  our leadership bench. I am confident that, together, we will be able to bring the best  customer experience and serve many more market segments and communities through  innovation and collaboration” 

UnionBank acquires Citigroup’s consumer banking business in the Philippines

UnionBank of the Philippines announced today that it has entered into a  Share and Business Transfer Agreement with various subsidiaries of Citigroup Inc. (Citi) to acquire Citi’s  consumer banking business in the Philippines. 

The transaction includes Citi’s credit card, personal loans, wealth management, and retail deposit  businesses. The acquisition also includes Citi’s real estate interests in relation to Citibank Square in  Eastwood, 3 full service bank branches, 5 wealth centers, and 2 bank branch lites.