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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
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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All Out Fitness on Reinventing the Sports Industry with Unified Payment Processing
From a pandemic home gear store to an one-stop-fitness-shop, All Out Fitness scaled across gyms, retail, and major sporting events by eliminating friction. Learn how they partner with PayMongo to run three distinct revenue streams seamlessly through one unified financial system.
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Continuiti Turns 2: Fashioning Successful Operations through Refined Business Systems
Hitting their two-year mark, Continuiti reflects on their start: a pandemic idea, checkout bottleneck, and manual payment verification. See how they evolved into a successful retail rental with clear operations and accurate financial tracking to grow the local consignment scene in the Philippines.
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InstaPay for Business: What the New ₱500,000 Transfer Limit Means for Philippine Businesses
For years, ₱50,000 was the most you could send in a single InstaPay transfer. Paying a ₱180,000 supplier invoice? Four transfers. Running payroll? Batch it through PESONet and wait, or cut a check. That changed on 29 July 2026. The BSP and Philippine Payments Management, Inc. (PPMI) raised InstaPay’s per-transaction limit for registered businesses from ₱50,000 to ₱500,000 on the same 24/7 real-time rail. More money, fewer transfers, same real-time speed. Here’s what changed, what didn’t, w
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Dissecting the Credit Gap Amongst Filipinos: Why the Gap Isn't Just About Loan Access
For a small business, access to credit is often treated as a yes-or-no question: can the business qualify for a loan? The question is certainly black or white. But what most miss is that businesses don't stay the same size after gaining access to a loan. A business may start by borrowing to restock inventory or cover a short-term cash gap. As it grows, its needs can change. It may need more working capital, a larger facility, or financing at a different point in its operating cycle. So, wh
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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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The House of Puto Bao Story: From One Kiosk to Three Branches and 30+ Products
From a struggling MRT kiosk to a media-celebrated brand with 3x growth and a catalog of over 30 regional delicacies, House of Puto Bao reinforced their backend operations to avoid facing payment bottlenecks and fake payment screenshots.
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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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