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News, stories, and how-to's from the PayMongo community.
Extracting an opportunity within the local perfumery scene
What started with a gifted perfume bottle turned into a mission to champion local craftsmanship. To avoid steep marketplace fees, Perfume Vault MNL integrated PayMongo for seamless checkouts. Discover how fintech helps bring Filipino scents to a global stage.
Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok Shop Seller Fees (and What You Keep When You Sell Direct)
Selling on renowned e-commerce sites like Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok Shop gives you the clout and the brand awareness, but it comes with a price – quite literally. As you may already know, selling items on these platforms does not mean you will get the exact amount you sold it for. All three platforms charge you various fees, and these fees compound. We break down the commission fee, transaction fees, program charges of Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok, so you can compare them on one page. It also
Sep 16, 2026
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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
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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
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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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View all →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
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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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ShopeePay Expands Access With PayMongo Integration to Bring Digital Payments Closer to Everyday Life
Get financial insights from ShopeePay Expands Access With PayMongo Integration to Bring Digital Payments Closer to Everyday Life. Learn how PayMongo’s solutions and industry insights can drive growth for your business.
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Preventing Payment Scams: A Guide for Philippine Businesses
72% of surveyed Filipino consumers were targeted by a digital fraud attempt between August and December 2025. The global figure was 53%. That gap is not just a consumer problem. Every one of those attempts can have a business on the other side of it: a seller shipping goods against a fake receipt, a merchant dealing with a chargeback, or a finance team sending funds to a spoofed bank account. If you accept online payments in the Philippines, you are already in scope. This guide covers the payme
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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
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From Idea to Live in Minutes with Storefront AI
Get financial insights from From Idea to Live in Minutes with Storefront AI. Learn how PayMongo’s solutions and industry insights can drive growth for your business.
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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
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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
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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.
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