For years, CIMB Bank has been one of the most popular digital banks in the Philippines—mainly because of its high interest rates and free InstaPay transfers. But as of September 5, 2025, the bank has quietly updated its policy, and … Continue reading
Inflation in the Philippines has always been a hot topic, and in 2025, it’s once again front and center. For ordinary Filipinos, inflation simply means that your peso today buys you less tomorrow. Whether you’re saving money in the bank, … Continue reading
When Maya (formerly PayMaya) rebranded itself as a digital bank and wallet, it quickly became one of the most popular fintech apps in the Philippines. Many Filipinos now use Maya not just for payments, but also as a platform for … Continue reading
E-wallets in the Philippines have come a long way. What started as simple apps for sending money and paying bills has now grown into full-fledged digital banks. In 2025, platforms like GCash, Maya, Maribank (formerly SeaBank), GoTyme, and Tonik are … Continue reading
If you’ve been using SeaBank for your savings account, you might be surprised to see that the name is no longer the same. As of 2025, SeaBank Philippines has officially changed its name to Maribank Philippines Inc. But what does … Continue reading
If you’re a Filipino saver, chances are you’ve been offered a time deposit at your local bank. It sounds safe, predictable, and easy to understand. On the other hand, more and more people are now discovering Pag-IBIG MP2 Savings Program … Continue reading
Heads up, SeaBank savers! Beginning August 7, 2025, SeaBank will implement a new interest rate scheme: This change was officially announced by SeaBank on their Facebook page, and it affects all savings accounts starting August 7. What Changed? Previously, SeaBank … Continue reading
Heads-up, savers! SeaBank Philippines now offers a 4% per annum interest rate on savings balances up to ₱400,000, with daily crediting. Any excess beyond ₱400,000 will earn 3% per annum, still credited daily. SeaBank Savings Rate at a Glance Category … Continue reading
Heads-up, savers! Starting March 1, 2025, GoTyme Bank officially set the Go Save interest rate to 3.5% per annum, credited monthly. The interest is subject to the standard 20% withholding tax. What changed? This change was confirmed in their app’s … Continue reading
On November 6, Seabank implemented the new 4.25% p.a. interest rate, down by 0.25% from the previous 4.5% per annum. However, they tried to balance it by increasing the maximum deposit/balance to earn the 4.25% rate. What are the changes? … Continue reading
