Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas

MANILA, Philippines – The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas has warned banks and other regulated financial institutions against allowing unlicensed partners to provide electronic money (e-money) services, tightening oversight to ensure only authorized entities conduct regulated e-money activities.

Under Memorandum No. M-2026-030, the BSP said licensed e-money issuers must not enter into arrangements that allow another person or entity to conduct—or appear to conduct—regulated e-money activities without the central bank’s approval.

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