Philippine Banks Waive Interbank Transfer Fees, Aiming to Boost Digital Payments
Philippine banks are increasingly waiving interbank transfer fees, a move by the central bank (BSP) to accelerate digital payments amid slowing adoption. This initiative aims to shift away from a business model reliant on transfer fees towards offering broader financial services.
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