Finance
PayMaya opens crypto feature
Start your crypto journey easily for as low as PhP 1
E-wallet brand PayMaya is finally launching its cryptocurrency feature through its all-in-one financial app.
This allows Filipinos to jumpstart their cryptocurrency journeys without having to register another account as processes and transactions will all be done on the PayMaya app.
All existing PayMaya users will only have to upgrade their accounts to start buying and earning digital assets such as Bitcoin and Ethereum for as low as PhP 1.
Other popular coins and tokens available for trading are Cardano (ADA), Chainlink (LINK), Uniswap (UNI), Solana (SOL), Quant (QNT), Polkadot (DOT), Polygon (MATIC), and Tether (USDT), with more coming soon.
PayMaya developed this feature under its Invest platform in connection with Coinbase Institutional, the largest publicly traded crypto company in the world and the trusted bridge to the crypto-economy.
Crypto made easy
After users have upgraded their PayMaya accounts, they may conveniently access the crypto feature to start investing.
PayMaya also offers access to tutorials and guided content to help interested users understand the basics of crypto.
Cashing in is likewise easy with over 90,000 outlets nationwide offering the service for free.
Start your crypto journey
To start buying crypto on the PayMaya app, follow these simple steps:
- Tap Crypto on the PayMaya homepage.
2. Tap Buy on the bottom of the screen, then select the desired cryptocurrency.
3. Input the desired Philippine Peso (PHP) amount you want to spend. You will see the equivalent cryptocurrency value based on an estimated market price. Then, tap Next on the upper right hand of the screen.
4. A Confirm Purchase tab will pop up. On this tab, you will see the amount in PHP you will be spending and the amount of cryptocurrency you will be receiving through this transaction. Once you are ok with the details, you may confirm your purchase and slide to buy.
Once you purchase your desired cryptocurrency, the amount will reflect on your app’s Crypto page.
Selling crypto is just as easy as buying it.
Follow these steps
- Tap Crypto on the PayMaya homepage.
- Tap Sell on the bottom of the screen, then select the desired cryptocurrency.
- Select a percentage value to sell a part of your currently owned asset. You will see the equivalent PHP value based on an estimated market price. Then tap Next on the upper right hand of the screen.
- A Confirm Sale tab will pop up. On this tab, you will see the amount of cryptocurrency you will be selling and the amount of PhP you will be receiving through this transaction. Once you are ok with the details, you may confirm your purchase and slide to sell.
You will automatically receive your earnings on your PayMaya wallet. Simply go to your app’s home screen and check the amount.
Once you receive the amount, you can choose to use it for your everyday transactions with PayMaya or transfer it to your bank account instantly.
Finance
UnionDigital Bank, Chubb partner for accessible insurance protection
Chubb insurance products now integrated into UD app
UnionDigital Bank and Chubb Philippines have partnered to bring accessible insurance protection to Filipinos.
The strategic partnership integrates Chubb’s insurance solutions directly on the UD app. These comprehensive solutions will be seen among UD’s suite of financial products. That way, insurance protection becomes more accessible for consumers.
The two key insurance products in the initial rollout are Loan Protect Insurance and Kaya Protect Insurance.
The first product is automatically included for eligible UD loan borrowers at no additional cost for the first three months once the loan is approved.
In the event of accidental death, permanent disability, temporary disability, or death due to illness, Loan Protect Insurance pays up to the original loan amount to cover 100% of the customer’s outstanding loan balance.
Any remaining balance is released to beneficiaries. Loan Protect Insurance is currently available for loans up to PhP 30,000 with short-term repayment periods.
Meanwhile, Kaya Protect Insurance will be available soon. This provides personal accident and accidental death coverage up to PhP 150,000 and is activated automatically by maintaining a low minimum balance of PhP 100 in the insured’s savings account.
The partnership between UnionDigital Bank and Chubb aims to address the protection gap, as according to a Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) survey, 48% of adult Filipinos are currently uninsured.
Finance
New luvit card offers flexible Buy Now, Pay Later installments
Simple application process, borrow up to PhP 200,000
FinVolution Group has unveiled the luvit card, making everyday payments accessible and flexible for users through a Buy Now, Pay Later approach.
The rollout marks the company’s move into card-based solutions, bringing installment-enabled transactions into a format that works both online and in physical stores — whether locally or abroad.
To get started, simply download luvit via the App Store or Google Play. Signing up on the app only needs minimal requirements and fast approval.
Once approved, users can start using the Mastercard-powered physical luvit card for a range of expenses. This includes daily purchases, bills, travel bookings, and other lifestyle spendings.
Users can borrow from PhP 2,000 to PhP 200,000 (~US$ 32.56 to ~US$ 3,255.80).
The Buy Now, Pay Later card is designed to accommodate various financial needs. Users can repay in installment options that work for them. In addition, a 0% interest installment is available for the first 40 days.
Finance
Atome now allows in-app bill payments with Bayad partnership
Pay for utilities, internet, government contributions directly within the app
Atome Philippines has partnered with Bayad to allow users to pay for utilities, internet, and government contributions directly within the Atome app.
The integration with the country’s largest bill payment aggregator is designed to help Filipinos manage household budgets more easily without the need for extra steps.
Atome users no longer need to switch from one app to another, nor visit websites to handle monthly bills. Bayad’s extensive network of billers and service providers can be accessed through the platform.
As such, electricity and water bills, as well as government fees, can be paid for directly via the app.
Beyond convenience, users will likewise earn Atome rewards points on every utility bill payment they make.
The partnership between Atome and Bayad is an important step in financial inclusion in the Philippines.
It gives unbanked and underbanked individuals a simpler and more rewarding way to manage essential household expenses.
Atome is known popularly for its Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) offering. It has tie-ups with retailers like fashion, beauty, travel, and more.
The digital financial service platform also offers a Mastercard-powered BNPL card, as well as petty cash loans.
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