MANILA, Philippines - MasterCard, Maestro and Cirrus cardholders can now enjoy convenient access to cash, thanks to a new tie-up between Banco de Oro (BDO) and MegaLink. Spearheaded by BDO, the tie-up gives MasterCard, Maestro and Cirrus cardholders access to any of the 2,592 MegaLink ATMs located nationwide.
“MegaLink is delighted with this development, which coincides with the celebration of our 20th anniversary. This will help extend MegaLink’s services to not just local cardholders but even to international cardholders, consistent with our vision of becoming a global player,” says MegaLink president and CEO Benjamin P. Castillo.
“Through the collaboration between MegaLink and MasterCard, we are proud to have played a role as a ‘bridge for convenience.’ MegaLink being the country’s pioneering ATM and financial services provider, and MasterCard, which advances global commerce by providing a critical economic link among financial institutions, businesses, cardholders and merchants worldwide, share our vision of a future that is built on excellence.” said BDO senior vice president for transaction banking Jun Estela, Jr.
“MegaLink’s established leadership in shared operational ATM network allows us to provide added convenience and value to our cardholders. This tie-up helps us reinforce our position as a driving force in worldwide commerce by fostering unique relationships among financial institutions, merchants and consumers,” said Poch Villa-Real, vice president & senior country manager, Philippines, MasterCard Worldwide.
MegaLink is the first operational shared ATM network in the Philippines. Formed in 1990, MegaLink continue to help members provide value to its customers and end users by being the premier service provider in electronic exchange of value and information, offering the highest quality at the lowest possible cost.