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13 Jul 2026
4:08PM
RCBC powers PH's first open-loop rail fare payment system
Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC) is extending its digital payments footprint into public transportation as it rolls out the country's first rail-based automated fare collection system that combines open-loop EMV card payments, mobile Near Field Communication (NFC) wallets, and QR payments in a single platform, supporting its push to integrate financial services into everyday transactions.
2 Jun 2026
2:43PM
SEC, BSP clear BancNet-PCHC merger into new payments giant
The Securities and Exchange Commission has approved the merger of BancNet Inc. and Philippine Clearing House Corp. (PCHC), creating a unified payments infrastructure company aimed at strengthening the country’s digital payments ecosystem. The approval follows authorization from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas earlier this year.
4 Sep 2025
1:13PM
BAP renews Citi, PCHC partnership for stable dollar transfer, payment systems
The Bankers Association of the Philippines (BAP) has renewed its strategic engagement with Citi Philippines and the Philippine Clearing House Corp.(PCHC) to ensure the continued operation and enhancement of the Philippine Domestic Dollar Transfer System (PDDTS) and the Payment-versus-Payment (PvP) System.
13 Aug 2024
1:50PM
BSP tightens payment operator rules, orders licensing, sets minimum capital
The central bank on Tuesday released new rules for electronic payment system operators, requiring them to register with the financial regulator as well as holding them to more stringent standards for settlement, and anti-money laundering, among others.
2 Jul 2024
7:40AM
Coming soon: fast, easy, cheap payments between the Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, India
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas and the Bank for International Settlements, in collaboration with other central banks, have successfully completed the comprehensive blueprint for phase three of Project Nexus — an ambitious program that aims to seamlessly connect instant payment systems (IPS) across multiple countries.
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