Why debit cards are a millennial’s best partner in adulting

Millennials like to do things in their own way. Unlike the generations before them, these passionate young adults do not follow a specific formula for their lifestyles. They are spontaneous, excited, and always going against the flow in search for experiences that will make their lives worth living.

But if there’s one thing that millennials have in common with other generations, it is that they are also financially conscious. And in this modern age, millennials can enjoy the convenience of saving money and shopping for their needs and wants using a trusty debit card. Here are a few reasons why debit cards are preferred by many young Filipinos:

Amaia Land promotes right-sized communities for growing Filipino families

Home is a place where each member of the family feels secure no matter what time of day and where comfort and relaxation define their lifestyle.

With this image in mind, affordable property developer Amaia Land Corp. makes sure that its homes are provided with adequate space, which in turn enriches its residents’ quality of life. In fact, Amaia believes that having a right-sized community is a necessary first step towards achieving sustainability.

Unionbank Advisory: ATM Fees

In compliance with Bancnet Circular No: ITD-2018001887, effective October 1, 2018, UnionBank customers who use non-UnionBank ATMs for cash withdrawals and balance inquiries will be charged ATM fees by the bank operating the ATM. 

UnionBank will not collect additional fees from UnionBank customers using non-UnionBank ATMs in the Philippines.

Home Credit PH welcomes three millionth customer

L-R: HCPH Sales Associate Mayeth Valencia,
HCPH CEO Annica Witschard, 3 millionth customer
 Virginia Dela Torre and husband Almer,
HCPH Chief Marketing and Product Officer
Franchette Chingcuanco-Cardona

Home Credit, the Prague-based consumer finance company that has captured the attention of mallgoers and gadget lovers alike with its affordable in-store loans, has a very good reason to celebrate after it recently signed its three millionth customer.

Lucky winner Virginia and her husband Almer were in the process of applying for an in-store loan for a flat screen TV when HCPH surprised them on the spot. Home Credit Philippines’ Chief Executive Officer Annica Witschard and Chief Marketing and Product Officer Franchette Cardona were personally there to reveal the surprise and congratulate the “winning” customers who got 5,000php worth of GCs and the perk of having the rest of their loan waived. 

HCPH has come a long way since its establishment in Manila in 2013. From starting with less than 30,000 customers in its first year, the company quickly grew in the next few years, hitting the one million customer mark in 2017 before finishing the year with two million customers. A few more months later, HCPH’s customer base now stands at three million.

RCBC rolls out first ever online FX platform

RCBC has just become the first bank in the country to offer an online foreign exchange platform, that allows their existing clients and accountholders to buy and sell currency online.

The Online FX Trading Platform is currently the only foreign exchange execution platform in the country that can be accessed using the web, eliminating the need for face-to-face or over-the-phone transactions when exchanging foreign currency.

Why Home Renting Makes Sense

Model Unit in Eton Tower Makati

More and more people today are realizing the practical advantages of renting a home instead of buying one. Though they live different lifestyles, there are three possible reasons that compel them to rent rather than buy: they are just starting out; they have a tight budget; or they are about to face changes in finances or circumstances.  

If you are someone who needs a little more convincing as to which type of property you want to invest your hard-earned money in, consider the following reasons that explain why renting a home makes sense: 

GetGo introduces revamped website, makes availing of free flights as easy as 1-2-3

GetGo, the lifestyle rewards program of Cebu Pacific, makes every member’s dream of flying for free, faster than ever, as it introduces a newly-improved website that makes availing of free flights as easy as 1, 2, click!

The newly-designed GetGo website (getgo.com.ph) offers a better and faster online experience as it boasts of a fresh look and four new functions that complement the goal of GetGo to provide its members with the best and most convenient travel and lifestyle benefits.