BDO Unibank and Mastercard are celebrating two decades of collaboration that has empowered overseas Filipinos to send money to their families in the Philippines with greater speed, security, and convenience.
A Milestone in Financial Inclusion
The partnership has reached over 4 million Filipinos abroad through remittance and payment services aimed at enhancing financial access across diverse markets. By integrating BDO's extensive remittance network with Mastercard's global payments infrastructure, the two companies have significantly expanded access to financial services for Filipinos working and living overseas.
"For the last 20 years, the collaboration between BDO and Mastercard has helped serve overseas Filipinos, over 4 million of them, and we look forward to the next 20 years of working with BDO," said Jason Crasto, Mastercard country manager for the Philippines.
The alliance also supports millions of BDO ATM cards bearing the Mastercard logo, which Filipinos use both locally and internationally for remittances, payments, and everyday purchases.
"We're proud to stand alongside BDO in this collaboration that has reached millions of Filipinos here and abroad. Its use across markets reflects the role we've built together over the years in supporting how they stay connected financially," Crasto added.
Commitment to Overseas Filipinos
For BDO, the partnership underscores its ongoing dedication to serving overseas Filipino workers and their families. "At the heart of our 20-year collaboration with Mastercard is a shared commitment to serve our kabayans," said Genie Gloria, BDO senior vice president and head of remittance.
Gloria emphasized that the partnership aims not only to facilitate transactions but also to make it easier for Filipinos abroad to support their loved ones back home. "As we look ahead, our focus remains clear — to continuously innovate and uplift the remittance experience, ensuring that every remittance is not just a transaction, but a connection delivered with care and trust," she said.
Looking Ahead: Innovation and Security
As digital adoption continues to reshape financial behavior, both companies are developing new solutions to improve security, convenience, and accessibility, particularly for cross-border transactions. "There's a lot of innovation you'll be hearing more about in 2026," Crasto said, noting that upcoming initiatives will focus on making transactions simpler and more secure for users.
BDO and Mastercard reaffirmed their commitment to expanding financial access and supporting Filipinos wherever they may be.
