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News, stories, and how-to's from the PayMongo community.
Dropshipping in the Philippines: Why COD May Not Be Optimal Anymore
You found a supplier. You built the store. You ran the ads. Then a Php1,200 order comes in, you pay the supplier upfront, the courier delivers it, and the customer refuses to accept the package. You just paid for the product, the shipping out, and the shipping back. You earned nothing. That is the hidden math of cash on delivery, and it remains a major payment option for dropshipping businesses in the Philippines. But the ground has shifted. Digital payments made up 64.7% of retail payment vol
The Checkout Was Never The Point
PayMongo won two categories at the 2026 Asian Banking & Finance Fintech Awards, one verdict on the same bet. Getting paid online used to be the hard part of running a business. It isn't anymore. Any merchant can accept cards, e-wallets, or a QR Ph scan within days of deciding to. Acceptance became table stakes — and the real friction moved deeper into the business: settlements that arrive slowly, Friday afternoons lost to manual disbursements, and growth capital that banks won't extend without
Aug 24, 2026
Sales Invoice vs Official Receipt: What the BIR Requires
Aug 24, 2026
The House of Puto Bao Story: From One Kiosk to Three Branches and 30+ Products
Aug 20, 2026
InstaPay for Business: What the New ₱500,000 Transfer Limit Means for Philippine Businesses
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QR Ph Reaches 55% Share of Payments in PH Businesses, Up 510% YoY – PayMongo Data
PayMongo Group, a fintech company that provides a financial operating system for businesses, processed almost twice the transaction volume in the first half of 2026 compared to the same period last year – nearly 10 million completed transactions across a merchant base that grew 93% year-over-year. Below are the most significant findings on how Philippine businesses are paying and getting paid based on their data. #1: QR Ph now commands more than half of all payment volume – more than cards a
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For the First Time, Philippine SMEs Can Get Business Payment Cards Without a Bank Account
Mastercard, PayMongo, and Paymentology launch a Virtual Prepaid Card with business functions, giving Filipino SMEs instant access to spend management tools without a bank account.
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All Out Fitness on Reinventing the Sports Industry with Unified Payment Processing
From a pandemic home gear store to an one-stop-fitness-shop, All Out Fitness scaled across gyms, retail, and major sporting events by eliminating friction. Learn how they partner with PayMongo to run three distinct revenue streams seamlessly through one unified financial system.
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Continuiti Turns 2: Fashioning Successful Operations through Refined Business Systems
Hitting their two-year mark, Continuiti reflects on their start: a pandemic idea, checkout bottleneck, and manual payment verification. See how they evolved into a successful retail rental with clear operations and accurate financial tracking to grow the local consignment scene in the Philippines.
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Panero Pandesal on Growing with PayMongo’s Unified Financial System
Panero Pandesal's edge isn't just delicious bread sold affordably; it’s in their unified operations. Discover how this business eliminates business errors through community-oriented decision-making and an organized financial system.
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Dissecting the Credit Gap Amongst Filipinos: Why the Gap Isn't Just About Loan Access
For a small business, access to credit is often treated as a yes-or-no question: can the business qualify for a loan? The question is certainly black or white. But what most miss is that businesses don't stay the same size after gaining access to a loan. A business may start by borrowing to restock inventory or cover a short-term cash gap. As it grows, its needs can change. It may need more working capital, a larger facility, or financing at a different point in its operating cycle. So, wh
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How to Use Shopify in the Philippines: Store Setup, Payments, and Apps
Shopify is one of the most popular ways Philippine businesses make that move. It's built for people who want to run a serious online store without needing a developer on speed dial. In this guide, we'll walk you through how to set it up – from creating your account to accepting payments from Filipino customers – so you can go live with confidence. What Is Shopify and Why Are Philippine Businesses Using It? Shopify is an e-commerce platform that lets you build and manage an online store. You g
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From Idea to Live in Minutes with Storefront AI
Get financial insights from From Idea to Live in Minutes with Storefront AI. Learn how PayMongo’s solutions and industry insights can drive growth for your business.
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The Invisible Wall: Maximizing Sales With The Right Financial Tools
Get financial insights from The Invisible Wall: Maximizing Sales With The Right Financial Tools. Learn how PayMongo’s solutions and industry insights can drive growth for your business.
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St. Peter Enhances Online Payment Experience with PayMongo
Planning for your family's future just got even more convenient! St. Peter Life Plan, Inc. has officially partnered with PayMongo to enhance its digital payment services, marking another milestone in the company's commitment to providing a better customer experience. The partnership was formalized through the signing of a service agreement on Thursday, June 25, 2026, between St. Peter and PayMongo Officers, signifying the start of a collaboration that brings modern, secure, and convenient onlin
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Play First: How Playworks ECC Has Won Their Mission for 2 Decades
Running a growing, multi-campus operation means office logistics have to be as seamless as the classroom experience. Learn how PayMongo supports Playworks with the ultimate financial operations toolkit.
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From Cuts of Fabric to Community
Born from a legacy business, upcycled nylon, and a passion for color. Today, Carry OM has an entire community of 'ommies' who carry the brand’s vision with them all around the metro. Carry OM is living proof of what happens when you combine a strong core identity with the right business operations.
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