MariBank just got its papers in order. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has approved MariBank’s reclassification from a rural bank to a full digital bank, making its digital-first setup official rather than just how it happened to operate. If … Continue reading
Updated July 11, 2026: Added Chinabank and EastWest Bank, and corrected the CIMB entry (it’s conditional, not fully free). If it feels like every bank suddenly started waiving transfer fees this month, you’re not imagining it. In the span of … Continue reading
MariBank is updating its free transfer system starting June 1, 2026, shifting from a weekly allocation model to a monthly one. Instead of the previous 15 free InstaPay/PESONet transfers per week, users will now get a fixed 50 free transfers … Continue reading
Paying your Modified Pag-IBIG 2 (MP2) Savings Program contributions online is now easier than ever. Members of the Home Development Mutual Fund (Philippines) can choose from several digital payment channels depending on convenience and preference. Whether you prefer e-wallets, bank … Continue reading
Digital banking in the Philippines has grown rapidly, giving Filipinos more ways to save, spend, and earn interest on their money. Two of the most popular options today are MariBank and Maya Bank. But if we focus purely on banking … Continue reading
Paying your Pag-IBIG MP2 contribution using Maribank is still possible in 2026, and the process remains largely the same. This guide walks you through the step-by-step method of paying MP2 via Virtual Pag-IBIG using QR PH, making it a convenient … Continue reading
If you’re keeping your emergency fund or idle cash in MariBank, you may want to take note. The digital bank is set to lower its savings interest rates starting January 15, 2026, based on reports from users who received in-app … Continue reading
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
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