#BSP digital payments report

This push is part of Visa’s Visa Intelligent Commerce initiative, leveraging AI to enhance digital payments and e‑commerce in the Philippines. The BSP reports that PESONet and InstaPay transaction values from January to April reached ₱7.15 trillion—up from ₱5.22 trillion during the same period last year. According to the BSP, the decision follows the implementation of zero fees for small merchant payments and the establishment of a pricing framework for person-to-person electronic fund transfers. The BSP said the new framework supports its broader goal of promoting digital payments, financial inclusion, and innovation while ensuring adequate consumer protection and regulatory oversight. The BSP said the updated rules aim to create a more sustainable pricing environment for digital payments while ensuring consumers continue to have access to fast, secure, convenient, and affordable electronic fund transfer services. The proposed measure aims to create a nationwide digital payments system for transactions with the government and between private groups. The bill seeks to expand the use of digital payments in the country. Tinio said the bill does not clearly state who can access transaction data once digital payments become more common. Read more in our articles including "Visa to Launch Tap‑to‑Pay Service in the Philippines This Year" and "Banks, e-wallets face new BSP rules on digital payment fees".