The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said it is reviewing the recent service disruption that affected Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), as customers experienced problems accessing the bank's digital channels over the past few days. The outage started on the evening of June 14, when many BPI customers reported being unable to access the bank's mobile app and online banking platform. Thankfully, BPI makes it easier to go digital right from the comfort of your own home. Starting February 1, 2026, the digital bank permanently disabled deposits via linked bank accounts “in accordance with PPMI and BSP regulations,” effectively killing a feature that allowed direct, in‑app cash‑ins from local banks such as BPI. On the other hand, the same rules are designed to make digital banking more predictable. Read more in our articles including "BSP warns of accountability after BPI outage" and "BPI InstaPay transfer fee down to ₱10".
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said it is reviewing the recent service disruption that affected Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), as customers experienced problems accessing the bank's digital channels over the past few days. The outage started on the evening of June 14, when many BPI customers reported being unable to access the bank's mobile app and online banking platform.
Thankfully, BPI makes it easier to go digital right from the comfort of your own home. Starting February 1, 2026, the digital bank permanently disabled deposits via linked bank accounts “in accordance with PPMI and BSP regulations,” effectively killing a feature that allowed direct, in‑app cash‑ins from local banks such as BPI. On the other hand, the same rules are designed to make digital banking more predictable.
Our coverage of BPI Digital Banking includes: "BSP warns of accountability after BPI outage"; "BPI InstaPay transfer fee down to ₱10"; "WATCH: How to Open a Savings Account Using the BPI Mobile App". Each article provides unique insights and information.