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.
Finance
Maya waives withdrawal, InstaPay transfer fees for Middle East remittances
Until April 10, for families relying on remittances from loved ones in the region
Maya is extending support to Filipino families receiving remittances from loved ones working in the Middle East. This is through rebates for withdrawal and InstaPay transfer fees until April 10 as developments continue to unfold across parts of the West Asian region.
From March 23 until April 10, Maya users who receive remittances from select Middle Eastern countries can unlock a set of transaction rebates. This is designed to help them access and use the funds more easily.
Select countries include: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Israel, Lebanon, and Jordan.
The region remains one of the Philippines’ most important remittance corridors. There are an estimated 2.4 million Filipinos residing in the region, based from Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) data.
These overseas-based citizens contribute over US$ 6.4 billion in remittances in 2025 alone, based on preliminary Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) data.
Eligible Maya users who activate Maya XP will receive the following rebates:
- ATM withdrawals: PhP 18 credited back per transaction
- InstaPay transfers: PhP 15 credited back per transaction
In addition, eligible users may also enjoy cashback on mobile load purchases. The discount ranges from 1% to 3%, depending on their Maya XP level.
After receiving a qualifying remittance, eligible users will receive an invitation to activate
Maya XP. The invite will pop up within one to three days.
Eligible users can activate their Maya XP directly within the Maya app by accessing the Maya XP section in the Wallet Dashboard or Profile page and completing the quick “Get started” process, including providing the required consent.
Once activated, users can immediately begin enjoying rebates on eligible transactions.
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