Thursday, 5 February 2026
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Early visa applications grow more urgent as travel demand rebounds
Visa applicants from the Philippines are being urged to file earlier than they may be accustomed to, as outbound travel demand continues to rise while appointment availability remains constrained across major destinations.
22 Jan 2026
11:48AM
Visa and RCBC debit deal supports PH move toward cash-lite payments
Visa and Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC) are positioning debit cards as a key driver in the Philippines’ shift toward a cash-lite society, as the global payments firm signed a debit partnership enabling RCBC to issue Visa-branded debit cards nationwide.
15 Jan 2026
7:52AM
Visa, GCash partner to expand cross-border wallet funding
Global payments giant Visa has partnered with GCash, the Philippines’ leading finance superapp, to roll out a seamless and secure cross-border wallet funding solution aimed at making overseas money transfers faster and more accessible for Filipinos.
18 Dec 2025
7:40AM
From shopping to travel: Visa tracks December spending surge
December remains the busiest spending month for Filipinos, with card payment activity surging as Christmas approaches, according to data from Visa Consulting and Analytics (VCA).
16 Dec 2025
4:32PM
PalawanPay’s Visa virtual card widens access to digital finance
The Palawan Group of Companies is doubling down on its push for financial inclusion with the launch of the PalawanPay Virtual Visa Card, positioning the product as a gateway to global digital payments for Filipinos who have long been excluded from traditional banking.
12 Dec 2025
3:16PM
Visa, CIBI team up to boost data-driven financial inclusion
Visa, a global leader in digital payments, and CIBI Information Inc. (CIBI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly explore and pilot innovative, data-driven credit solutions aimed at expanding responsible access to credit for underserved Filipinos, particularly “thin-file” consumers.
17 Oct 2025
7:39AM
Visa, RCBC expand digital payments to LRT, MRT, and buses
Visa and Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC) are working with Philippine banks to fast-track the rollout of contactless payments across more train and bus lines, aiming to modernize daily commuting for hundreds of thousands of riders.
24 Sep 2025
1:58PM
Visa pushes xPays for secure, seamless payments in Philippines
Visa is accelerating the Philippines’ move toward secure and seamless digital payments by championing the adoption of mobile payment providers—collectively known as xPays—such as Google Pay, Apple Pay and Samsung Pay.
18 Sep 2025
5:03PM
Travel smarter this ‘Ber’ season with Visa’s holiday spending tips
The “Ber months”—September through December—signal the Philippines’ busiest and most festive time of year. From reunions and family gatherings to long-awaited vacations, December stands out as the ultimate travel month.
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