BPI Sinag evolves to achieve more inclusive and sustainable growth

BPI Foundation remains committed to be at the forefront of social entrepreneurship in the country through its Sinag program.

BPI Foundation, the social development arm of the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), officially launched the 8th iteration of its flagship program, BPI Sinag, which champions the social enterprise (SE) sector in the country. 

With this year’s theme: BPI Sinag Evolution, the program aims to elevate its impact and achieve inclusive and sustainable growth by implementing for the first time, a multi-stakeholder approach, highlighting three vital pillars: the social entrepreneurs, the educators, and the intervenors or sub-sectors. BPI Foundation has committed Php3 million worth of cash grants for these pillars this year.

GCash-BPI partnership enhances accessibility to retail investments, financial services

Leading mobile wallet company GCash recently teamed up with the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), one of the biggest banks in the country, to further broaden its retail offerings and provide customers with more opportunities to grow their funds.

This follows GCash’s move to make it possible for Filipinos to avail of retail investment offers for as low as P50 through GInvest, the investment marketplace featured on the app.

Through its partnership with BPI, GCash now gives its customers the opportunity to invest in BPI Investment Management Inc.’s (BIMI) ALFM Global Multi-Asset Income Fund (GMAIF) and the Philippine Stock Index Fund under GInvest. Customers can therefore start investing for as low as P1,000 in ALFM GMAIF, a US dollar-denominated feeder fund that provides a stable stream of dividends and generates long-term capital growth.

Cash in to your PayMaya account for FREE via BPI, Ministop, Smart Padala

You can now cash in to your PayMaya account FOR FREE via BPI (linked account), Ministop, and your trusted Smart Padala agent - making it easier than ever to go cashless for your everyday transactions. 

Wherever you are, and whether you want to do it online or in your go-to establishment, PayMaya offers the most accessible way to cash in to your account for free! Here’s how:  

Cash in via BPI  

If you’re a BPI account holder, there’s no need to go out of your house because you can quickly cash in to your PayMaya account for free by simply linking your BPI account to your PayMaya e-wallet. Just follow these easy steps:   

Select the "Cash In" icon on your PayMaya app’s home screen. Tap “Bank Account," then select the BPI logo.  

Digital Doc program: Send me your QR code

The next time you look to pay your doctor, you may want to ask for his or her QR code --     cashless transactions are safer for the patient and doctor alike.     

Through our Digital Doc program, we enable doctors and medical professionals to enjoy the benefits of digital payments via QR code.     

Free cash-in via BPI, BDO, Unionbank and other banks with InstaPay - GCash

Users of GCash, the undisputed leading and preferred mobile wallet in the Philippines, can enjoy FREE cash-in services using banks with apps and websites that are powered by InstaPay.

GCash users who have bank accounts that allow them to digitally top up their e-wallets may use the cash-in service for FREE. For instance, GCash users who are also BPI account holders may use their BPI mobile app to transfer money to their GCash wallets for FREE.

BPI Reveals New Flagship Branch At Shangri La

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) just celebrated their 168th anniversary of business with a lot of new things they look forward to, one of which is the recent launch of their latest flagship branch located in Mandaluyong.

Officially inaugurated as BPI Shangrila-Shaw branch and Preferred Center, the branch is located inside the Shangri La Plaza which is considered the in the heart of Metro Manila in terms of location. This also complements another branch located at the 5th floor of the mall which has serving a lot of customers in the area.

Staying in for the long weekend? Here’s what you can do

June 26 is Eid’l Fitr, which means another long weekend may be coming up. While we wait for the official announcement, everyone’s now scrambling to snag those promo fares or bus tickets to take advantage of this free Monday. We’re not all that lucky though, so if you won’t be able to whip up a quick vacation, here are a few things that will keep you entertained without leaving the city. Some of them are even free!

BPI offers free access to BPI Express Mobile app to Globe subscribers

Remember the BPI Expres Mobile App that has been featured here? Well it has not only became the most downloaded Financial App in the Philippines both for Android and iOS, but is now also partnering with another big company that will provide more users to optimize it use for more financial freedom and management that goes beyond expectations.

This time, they have partnered with Globe Telecoms to provide FREE use of the BPI Express Mobile App free until August 31, with no data charge to let clients use the app even if there is no wifi available and needs to check on their accounts.

BPI Gets More Exciting This Year!

We were at another meeting again with the people from BPI (Bank of the Philippine Islands) and they have more news with the new technologies and systems that is now being introduced to the public. From Online Banking, to the BEA Online and Kiosksand the Deposit Machines, they have launched their TVC and has garnered thousands to millions of views just days after its airing on national TV.

BPI Family Ka-Negosyo Maintains Rank as Most Preferred Partner in PH SME Banking

BPI Family Ka-Negosyo continues to maintain its status as the most preferred partner for Filipinos who engage in entrepreneurship. The Bank’s reputation as the country’s leading provider of business loans to SMEs is sealed anew by celebrated achievements it attained throughout 2013.

This year, the Bank’s Ka-Negosyo Franchising Loan won the Chairman’s Award by the Philippine Franchise Association (PFA), Best SME Bank by the Alpha South East Asia (SEA) Magazine, Gold Medal Award for Overall Reputation during the first ever Radar Global SME Reputation Awards, and the Franchise Cornerstone Award of the 12th Filipino Franchise Show by the Association of Filipino Franchisers, Inc (AFFI).

BPI Honors 2013 Ten Outstanding Expat Pinoy Children

The Bank of the Philippine Islands has recognized this year’s Ten Outstanding Expat Pinoy Children at the awarding ceremony held recently at the BPI Head Office in Makati City.

Now on its 7th year, the Search recognizes expat children who excelled in academic and non-academic fields. This year’s roster of awardees cites eight (8) Ibang Klaseng Talino awardees, and one each for Ibang Klaseng Community Leader and Ibang Klaseng Artist categories.

BPI and SMART launches new and exciting ‘BPI Load SMART and Win!’ Promo

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), through its mobile banking platform BPI Express Mobile, together with SMART Communications, Inc. introduced its newest mobile banking prepaid reloading promo that gives mobile banking clients a chance to win SMART Money cash credits.

Recently launched at the SMART Jump Experience Center in SM Megamall Cyberzone, the “Load Smart and Win” promo rewards loyal users of BPI Express Mobile's SMS-based mobile banking through SMART.

“BPI and SMART commits to continuously offer fast, secure, and easy mobile banking to our mutual clients. We want to make even the most basic of transactions, like prepaid reloading, extraordinary by rewarding our clients through the ‘Load SMART and Win Promo’,” said Mr. Frederick Faustino, AVP, Mobile Banking Channel, Bank of the Philippine Islands.

Win Cash By Loading Through BPI!

Yes, you read it right. It would be great if you get more from just doing your regular reloading of your prepaid load, and that is what BPI and Smart has to offer to its customers. With just a few easy steps, you will have that chance to win cash prizes. This is perfect and just in time for the Christmas season where we spend a lot for gifts and treats.

Loading is very easy, and also convenient as you can reload even on the go. No need to look for a loading center in the middle of the night or when on the road especially long ones. All you have to have is an existing BPI account, enrolled in electronic banking where your mobile number is registered. Then having access to you sim features you can now see the option to load via BPI, enter you pin, enter your amount, send and viola! You're loaded and at the same time have that chance to win more with the promo!

BPI Family Strengthens Tie-up with Go Negosyo, Promotes Filipino Entrepreneurship

Ramon Lopez and Joey Concepcion of Go Negosyo, BFSB President
TG Limcaoco, BFSB Ka-Negosyo Loans Division Head Cedoy Roces,
BFSB Product Marketing Head Noel Altamirano,
and BFSB Ka-Negosyo Loans Brand Manager Marj Antonio-Mendoza.

BPI Family Savings Bank (BFSB) strengthens its partnership with top entrepreneurship advocate, Go Negosyo, at the 12th Filipino Franchise Show at the World Trade Center in Pasay City.

With the commitment of encouraging Filipinos to engage in entrepreneurship, BFSB – through BPI Family Ka-Negosyo Loans – brings affordable financing closer to more Filipinos as it supports the Go Negosyo advocacy. For more information on how you can start your own business, visit www.bpiloans.com or any of the more than 800 BPI and BPI Family Savings Bank branches nationwide.

BPI’s Search for Outstanding Children of OFWs Extended up to Sept 30

Bank of the Philippine Islands announces the extension of the deadline of submission of entries for the 2013 Search for the Ten Outstanding Expat Pinoy Children until September 30, 2013. BPI opens the opportunity for more college students to join the nationwide Search, especially those who are challenged by the conditions of the month-long stormy weather.

Banking With A Touch With The New and Improved BPI App!

Imagine banking much more convenient than before, and we have gone to more heights with online banking and for us techie people, we also clamor for more faster and easy to use processes to do transactions. We recently featured innovations by BPI (Bank of the Philippine Islands) like the Facebook application, mobile banking and also BEA.

Now BPI hears its customers and presents a new mobile application for Android and iOS users which is the majority of smartphone and tablet users. The app has actually been around but this one has been improved with a lot of new features that can be very useful for BPI clients.

From bank locator, info and FAQs that can come in handy, to transacting with your BPI account is easy with strict security features that protects clients with every transaction. And as we know, we never heard of any fraud reports from the BPI Online Banking and even with mobile versions. Thus giving customers more ease yet still keeps a high standard to privacy and security with every hard-earned peso and centavo. 

BPI Family Auto Loan Free Insurance Promo, protecting your hard earned car at no extra cost.

Experience has taught us how rain can be life endangering, catastrophic and damaging to our properties. Since your car is one of the most valuable investments you own that is very vulnerable to the profound weather, protecting it is very essential. But never let these calamities threaten your hard earned investment and let BPI Family Auto Loan help in protecting your brand new car.

BPI Family Auto Loan makes car ownership easy and worry-free through its FREE 1-year Comprehensive Insurance with Acts of Nature Coverage* (ANC) promo. The promo, which runs until June 21 2013, is a pioneering promo of BPI Family Auto Loan that aspires to protect newly-purchased cars, through its car financing facility, from the frightening effects of calamities. As BPI Family Savings Bank knows that your vehicle is important in providing your family with convenient transportation in work, business and leisure, protecting it from natural threats such as heavy rains and other unforeseeable incidents is necessary. This bank offering also relieves clients of the usual steep upfront expense when buying a brand new car by eliminating the pricey auto insurance cost which amounts to about 3% of the car’s value (e.g. P30,000 insurance cost for a car worth P1,000,000). BPI Family Auto Loan understands your needs as it continues to commit to its mandate of guaranteeing your money’s worth.

LRA Extension Office Opens at BPI Family Savings Bank

The Land Registration Authority (LRA) recently opened its extension office in the premises of BPI Family Savings Bank headquarters, as a result of the first-ever private bank partnership forged by LRA with BPI Family last year.

Now through its installed facilities at BPI Family Savings Bank, the country’s leading provider of real estate mortgage loans, LRA makes it convenient, more efficient and secure for BPI Family Bank and its clients to do title verification through a web-enabled system.

Schedule Your Bank Appointments with BPI BEA Online!

Isn't a chore that we have to go to the bank when he handle our finances, like depositing withdrawing and other banking processes which takes a lot of time in the long waiting queues. I can actually attest to that feeling, especially when I would just like to do a simple deposit which would just take a minute with the teller, but would take longer when there is a line.

That would be one of the most fustrating thing when I go to banks, however BPI Express Online provides a great alternative to that problem. They have now made the BPI BEA (BPI Express Assist) Online where you can plot a scheduled appointment to a BPI or BPI Family branch.

BPI 2012 Net Income at P16.3 Billion

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) posted strong business volume and revenue growth in 2012 as the Philippines likewise grew at a faster pace compared to other Asean economies. BPI’s unaudited net income for full year 2012 reached P16.3 billion, a 27% increase over the P12.8 billion posted in 2011. This translated to a Return on Equity of 17.5% and a Return on Assets of 1.9%.

Total resources reached P985 billion or 17% higher than the previous year as the Bank’s core businesses remained solid. Deposits expanded by a healthy 18% to P802 billion while assets under management was P743 billion or 11% higher, bringing total intermediated funds to P1.5 trillion.