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Innovation, Ambition, Impact: Inside a Disruptor of the Year Win
PayMongo was named Disruptor of the Year at the Asia FinTech Awards 2026, recognized for a "transformative approach, combining innovation, ambition and measurable impact," according to the organizers. Three words. PayMongo's last three years map onto all of them. Most disruption is a fight for market share. Ours wasn't. In the Philippines, the competition wasn't another company; it was the manual processes businesses kept operating on. Before PayMongo, the tools to accept digital payments ex
QR Ph Reaches 55% Share of Payments in PH Businesses, Up 510% YoY – PayMongo Data
PayMongo Group, a fintech company that provides a financial operating system for businesses, processed almost twice the transaction volume in the first half of 2026 compared to the same period last year – nearly 10 million completed transactions across a merchant base that grew 93% year-over-year. Below are the most significant findings on how Philippine businesses are paying and getting paid based on their data. #1: QR Ph now commands more than half of all payment volume – more than cards a
For the First Time, Philippine SMEs Can Get Business Payment Cards Without a Bank Account
Mastercard, PayMongo, and Paymentology launch a Virtual Prepaid Card with business functions, giving Filipino SMEs instant access to spend management tools without a bank account.
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The Checkout Was Never The Point
PayMongo won two categories at the 2026 Asian Banking & Finance Fintech Awards, one verdict on the same bet. Getting paid online used to be the hard part of running a business. It isn't anymore. Any merchant can accept cards, e-wallets, or a QR Ph scan within days of deciding to. Acceptance became table stakes — and the real friction moved deeper into the business: settlements that arrive slowly, Friday afternoons lost to manual disbursements, and growth capital that banks won't extend without
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Bringing a Faster, More Secure Checkout Experience to Filipino Businesses
Get financial insights from Bringing a Faster, More Secure Checkout Experience to Filipino Businesses. Learn how PayMongo’s solutions and industry insights can drive growth for your business.
Unlocking the Flavors of Iloilo with PayMongo’s Seamless Payment Solutions
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How to Get a Business Loan without a Credit History in the Philippines
If you run a small business in the Philippines and have never been approved for a bank loan, you have plenty of company. In the BSP's 2025 Consumer Finance and Inclusion Survey, 25% of Filipino adults had an outstanding loan. Formal lenders accounted for 16% of adults. Banks, on their own, accounted for 3%. If your business runs mostly on cash, as many do, there may be very little on paper for a lender to look at. No repayment record, no statements, nothing that shows up in a credit check. Th
KYC Meaning: What It Is and Why Payment Accounts Require It
You signed up, you got the confirmation email, and then the dashboard asked for a selfie and a copy of your DTI certificate. If that is where you stopped, you are not alone. Verification is the single step where most new merchants stall. Perhaps there is a lack of what KYC is or why a payment company needs it before you can get paid. We cover what KYC means, why the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas requires it from every financial institution in the country, and what it does for you and your custome
Petty Cash: How It Works, How to Manage It, and When to Retire It
Oftentimes, a finance team has a drawer or safe with a small amount of cash set aside for everyday expenses, such as Grab rides to a client meeting, food for a team that stayed late, or small fees from vendors who only accept cash. These are all common examples of petty cash. For a lot of small businesses, it works well enough, until it doesn’t. This article will walk you through how petty cash works, how to manage it properly so it holds up during a BIR audit, and how to tell when your busine
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How to Use Shopify in the Philippines: Store Setup, Payments, and Apps
Shopify is one of the most popular ways Philippine businesses make that move. It's built for people who want to run a serious online store without needing a developer on speed dial. In this guide, we'll walk you through how to set it up – from creating your account to accepting payments from Filipino customers – so you can go live with confidence. What Is Shopify and Why Are Philippine Businesses Using It? Shopify is an e-commerce platform that lets you build and manage an online store. You g
From Idea to Live in Minutes with Storefront AI
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The Invisible Wall: Maximizing Sales With The Right Financial Tools
Get financial insights from The Invisible Wall: Maximizing Sales With The Right Financial Tools. Learn how PayMongo’s solutions and industry insights can drive growth for your business.
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PayMongo and Skyro to close the gap between digital payments and credit access
The partnership lets customers approved with a single government-issued ID spend a credit line at thousands of merchants, with no new setup required from businesses. MANILA, Philippines — PayMongo and consumer finance platform Skyro announced a partnership today that will give thousands of Filipino businesses access to new customers who can pay with accessible credit. Customers approved for a Skyro credit line will be able to spend it at QR Ph merchants through PayMongo’s network and regulate
St. Peter Enhances Online Payment Experience with PayMongo
Planning for your family's future just got even more convenient! St. Peter Life Plan, Inc. has officially partnered with PayMongo to enhance its digital payment services, marking another milestone in the company's commitment to providing a better customer experience. The partnership was formalized through the signing of a service agreement on Thursday, June 25, 2026, between St. Peter and PayMongo Officers, signifying the start of a collaboration that brings modern, secure, and convenient onlin
Play First: How Playworks ECC Has Won Their Mission for 2 Decades
Running a growing, multi-campus operation means office logistics have to be as seamless as the classroom experience. Learn how PayMongo supports Playworks with the ultimate financial operations toolkit.