Manila, Philippines – Asia United Bank (AUB) has signed a deal with issuer-processor Paymentology to power its digital payments platform, according to the companies.
Under the agreement, AUB will integrate Paymentology’s cloud-native issuing and real-time processing platform into its digital ecosystem. The platform will support HelloMoney, the bank’s flagship e-wallet, as well as its mobile banking services, QR Ph capabilities and digital transfer networks.
Developed in partnership with Alipay+, HelloMoney lets users scan and pay by QR code across 60 international destinations, including Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Hong Kong SAR and Singapore. The companies say it was the first service to enable cross-border mobile payments for Philippine banks.
In addition, AUB will draw on Paymentology’s issuing and payment processing capabilities as it develops its digital payments offering. According to the companies, the collaboration will give the bank scalable payments infrastructure designed to support faster innovation and the creation of new payment products and customer experiences.
The announcement comes as digital finance adoption accelerates in the Philippines. Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas data show that 62% of households performed online financial transactions in 2025, up from 53% the previous year.
Wilfredo E. Rodriguez Jr., AUB Executive Vice President and Head of IT and Operations, said, “Driving digital innovation is central to our mission of providing fast, secure and frictionless financial solutions. Our partnership with Paymentology marks an important milestone in AUB’s digital transformation.”
“By combining Paymentology’s advanced payments technology with AUB’s strong presence and understanding of the Philippine market, we can accelerate the rollout of modern payment products and continue delivering enhanced digital experiences to our customers,” Rodriguez added.
Anna Porra, Chief Revenue Officer at Paymentology, stated, “The Philippines is an incredibly exciting payments market, with strong momentum behind digital adoption and financial inclusion. We’re proud to partner with AUB as it enters the next stage of its digital journey. Together, we have an opportunity to build payment experiences that are secure, scalable, and ready to evolve alongside AUB’s ambitions.”
