Holiday spending made smarter and simpler with BDO Pay
The "BER" months mark the start of the country's most anticipated holiday season. As families prepare for gift shopping and festive celebrations, making every peso count becomes important when planning meaningful reunions to create lasting memories. With expenses likely to pile up, BDO Pay helps Filipinos stretch their budget by offering free money transfers, seamless QR payments, and bill payments without extra charges. It’s your reliable and secure everyday payment app for all holiday transactions, from shopping, to settling bills, and even sending Aguinaldo. Your all-in-one holiday payment app The season means more gatherings, more purchases, and more expenses. BDO Pay keeps transactions simple, secure and cost-efficient, so you can focus on celebrations instead of fees. Pay instantly with no fees for all transactions. Scan any QRPh code to pay directly from your BDO account or Debit card, or choose Scan to Pay with your BDO Credit Card using the BDO POS terminal.Send gifts without fees. Send Aguinaldo to inaanaks or split expenses with relatives at no cost. With BDO Pay’s Send Money feature, you can transfer funds to BDO accounts, other banks, and e-wallets for free using an account number, QR code, or mobile number.Stay on top of bills. Settle dues to over...
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