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Visa, GCash deepen digital payments with card-funded QR feature

The enhancement enables users to link their Visa credit or debit cards to the GCash app and use those cards as the funding source whenever they make QR payments at merchants that accept GCash. Previously, users without enough wallet balance needed to cash in through linked bank accounts or transfer funds before completing purchases.

22 Jul 2026

10:01AM

LANDBANK, Visa advance digital government payments

Government agencies could soon spend less time processing cash advances and reimbursement claims as the Land Bank of the Philippines and Visa accelerate the shift to digital public sector payments.

13 Jul 2026

10:15AM

LRT-2 broadens cashless commuting with wider card payment options

Metro Manila's push toward interoperable digital payments in public transportation is gaining momentum as LRT-2 expands its acceptance of contactless bank card payments, reflecting broader efforts to modernize fare collection, improve commuter convenience, and align the Philippines with regional transit payment standards.

15 Jun 2026

1:18PM

Digital spending surge propels UnionBank to Visa leadership

Union Bank of the Philippines emerged as the top issuer for Visa credit payment volume in the Philippines in 2025, underscoring the growing role of credit cards in everyday consumer spending and financial management.

29 May 2026

8:32AM

UnionBank, Visa deepen premium banking via MICHELIN dining perks

UnionBank of the Philippines partnered with Visa to introduce “The Star Course Series,” an exclusive MICHELIN-starred dining collaboration for select UnionBank Visa credit cardholders.

20 May 2026

3:10PM

GCash Visa card gains traction among overseas Filipino users

As Filipino travelers become more mindful of spending while abroad, GCash is positioning its Visa card as a practical tool for managing travel expenses through real-time tracking, transparent foreign exchange rates, and broad international acceptance.

2 May 2026

8:42AM

Visa, BPI roll out real-time overseas transfers

Visa has partnered with Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) to launch Visa Direct, a real-time push-payment service that enables faster and more transparent cross-border money transfers.

12 Mar 2026

5:59PM

Mastercard, Visa join FinTech Alliance PH as membership expands

Global payments leaders Mastercard and Visa are among 22 companies newly inducted into FinTech Alliance PH, expanding the country’s largest industry association for digital financial services.

27 Feb 2026

11:48AM

WINNING | RCBC ramps up fraud defense amid scam surge

Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC) is positioning fraud defense as a core strategy, deepening its partnership with Visa to strengthen risk monitoring, authentication systems, and card security infrastructure.