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Single ATM network eyed before end 2015

By Carlo S. Lorenciana | September 28, 2015 - 10:00am

The Philippines' automated teller machine (ATM) network is expected to be transformed into a single switch network by the end of 2015, a top official of the Bankers Association of the Philippines (BAP) said.

Freeman Cebu Business

Philippines needs a well-placed e-payment system – BSP

By Carlo S. Lorenciana | September 13, 2015 - 10:00am

A central bank official said consultations with industry players will continue to establish and boost the country's electronic payment system, which is deemed vital in expanding financial inclusion.

Freeman Cebu Business

ATM cardholders in Philippines now stand at 78 million

By Carlo S. Lorenciana | August 9, 2015 - 10:00am

The automated teller machine cardholder base in the Philippines stood at 78 million as of March this year, said the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.

Freeman Cebu Business

Network consolidation to minimize ATM fees

By Carlo S. Lorenciana | March 17, 2015 - 12:00am

The expected cut in automated teller machine fees as a result of the ATM network consolidation could soon benefit customers, but a bank official said the reduction may not be that significant.

Freeman Cebu Business

Two major ATM networks to merge this year – CBC

By Carlo S. Lorenciana | March 12, 2015 - 12:00am

The consolidation of the country’s two major automated teller machine networks will soon be realized in about a year’s time.

Freeman Cebu Business

Single ATM platform seen this year

By Ted P. Torres | August 4, 2014 - 12:00am

The establishment of a single automated teller machine (ATM) switch will finally take shape this year, with the ongoing negotiations between existing operators BancNet and Megalink.

Business

PhlPASS transactions slightly drop in Q4

By Kathleen A. Martin | April 20, 2014 - 12:00am

The number of transactions made through the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ payments and settlements system fell in the last quarter of 2013, the central bank said in a report.

Business

Veterans Bank launches multi-functional ATM/ID card

September 9, 2013 - 12:00am

As part of its business expansion plan for the remainder of the year 2013, local commercial banking player Philippines Veterans Bank (PVB) offers a new innovative and value-added service to its clientele called the...

Business

Bank of Makati starts ATM service

September 3, 2013 - 12:00am

Bank of Makati is now offering an ATM service in three of its 18 branches:  Antipolo, Marcos Highway and Malolos.

Banking

PVB launches all-in-one ATM card

August 27, 2013 - 12:00am

Philippine Veterans Bank (PVB) has installed several automated teller machines (ATMs) in the province of Batangas, and introduced its unique VeteranTeller All-in-One ATM-identification card.

Banking