UnionBank launches 3 new Bank-on-Wheels mobile kiosks with new, innovative features

Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) continues its commitment to enhancing customer experiences with the launch of three new Bank-on-Wheels (BOW) mobile kiosks, each featuring innovative upgrades to serve clients better.

The new BOWs were unveiled during a lease contract signing ceremony between UnionBank and Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. (AFI), held last September 14 at the UnionBank Innovation Campus in San Pedro, Laguna. The contract allows UnionBank to use one electric vehicle owned by AFI as mobile banking kiosk.

UnionBank’s AI Solution Shines at the Asian Technology Excellence Awards

Digital Banking trailblazer UnionBank continues to lead the way in AI as it picks up another accolade for an AI-driven project at the prestigious Asian Technology Excellence Awards last September 18 at the Conrad Hotel in Bangkok.  “Leveraging AI for Operational Efficiency: Anti Money Laundering-Suspicious Transaction Report Alerts Prioritization & Auto-Disposition”  won the “Philippines Technology Excellence Award for AI – Banking”. 

This recognition comes at the heels of the Aboitiz Data Innovation organized first Philippine AI Summit (in May 2023) where UnionBank distinguished itself as a leader in how the banking industry could redefine the future with AI.

GCash offers all-in-one insurance platform as 56% of Filipinos seek access to affordable protection

Finance superapp GCash makes securing the future convenient and affordable through insurance products fit for different needs 

Filipinos understand that insurance products are valuable – most just find them expensive. 

In 2021, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas reported that only half of the Filipino population had some form of insurance. Of those who do not have insurance, 56% said it was not a priority at present due to inadequate funds, while 7% said they have not found the right product for them.

11 Places to Get Awesome Dining Deals with Your UnionBank Credit Card

Looking for places to eat with your family and friends without breaking the bank? With the holiday season fast approaching, here are 11 great deals for those back-to-back reunions that are bound to happen leading up to December. Whether you’re craving some comfort food or feeling fancy, your UnionBank Credit Card has got your back. 

1. 40% off at Spiral: until October 14, 2023

Two words: Cheese Room. And if by any chance you’re lactose-intolerant, you can still treat your palate to a trip around the world with global cuisines from Sofitel Manila’s flagship restaurant which proudly houses 21 dining ateliers. Come hungry, because you get 40% off on your lunch buffet from Monday to Saturday for a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 10 diners. 

Lifestyle Living, Culinary Excellence: A Sneak Peek into the Amenities of Lanson Place Mall of Asia

With its commitment to bringing the heart of Manila into its four walls, Lanson Place Mall of Asia introduces thoughtfully designed living areas that capture a panoramic view of the city, complemented by five dining venues with distinct gastronomical offerings.

In CYAN Modern Kitchen, an interactive open kitchen and Lanson's main restaurant, both Buffet and A La Carte menus pay homage to Filipino delicacies. Guests are invited to try the classic Eggs Benedict, which utilizes Malabar Spinach or alugbati and coconut aminos from local farms instead of imported spinach and balsamic glaze. This adds not only a local touch to a classic dish but also helps support agricultural suppliers in the area.

Painting Life with Data For A Better Tomorrow

Life colored by data 

We live in the data age where life is painted by information. Our society is powered and inspired by data sets that propel economies, explore possibilities, and change lives. And all of this happens both onscreen and off-screen. Data is king, and it brings new and contemporary delights and advancements with it. Most significant of its gifts is helping bridge the knowledge of ages ago to enrich our modern lives. Literally painting life powered by data with the brushstrokes of masters past.

UnionBank gets BSP nod, becomes first and only PH universal bank to offer mobile crypto trading

Proving its status anew as an industry trailblazer, Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) recently achieved another first in the industry after securing a Certificate of Authority from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to operate as a virtual asset service provider (VASP), making it the first and only universal bank in the Philippines to offer virtual asset exchange services. 

With the full VASP license from the BSP, the Bank can now extend virtual asset exchange services to a broader base of UnionBank customers through the award-winning UnionBank Online app. These virtual asset exchange services previously were accessible only to randomly selected users of the app through a limited virtual asset license.