BSP wants National ID linked to banks, e-wallets for KYC August 9, 2026 BSP pushes National ID use in banks and e-wallets for safer KYC.
BSP clarifies Circular 1238 ensures fair pricing, not free fund transfer fees July 31, 2026 BSP clarifies fair pricing, not zero-fee transfers.
QR Ph is now ONE: BSP, PPMI unify QR codes July 29, 2026 BSP and PPMI launch One QR Ph to unify QR payments across banks and e‑wallets.
BSP orders end of SMS based OTP for PH financial institutions July 1, 2026 BSP ends SMS OTPs by June 25, requiring stronger authentication.
BSP ends freeze on InstaPay, PESONet fee hikes June 23, 2026 BSP ends freeze on InstaPay and PESONet fee hikes.
BSP makes it easier for small and informal merchants to use digital payments June 23, 2026 BSP eases onboarding for small merchants to digital payments.
BSP Mobile app is now available on Android and iOS October 13, 2025 BSP Mobile app now live on Android and iOS with FX rates and BELA training.
GCash and Maya remove gaming access after BSP directive; No mention of ‘gambling’ in advisories August 18, 2025 GCash, Maya remove gaming links per BSP memo, skip “gambling” term.
BSP tells e-wallets to remove gambling links by August 16 August 14, 2025 BSP gives e-wallets until August 16 to cut gambling links in apps.
Apple Pay, Google Pay can operate in PH without BSP approval August 4, 2025 Apple Pay and Google Pay can launch in the Philippines without BSP registration.