Maya Wins Best Virtual Bank in PH Again
Maya Wins Best Virtual Bank in PH Again
Three-Peat Victory for Maya at Retail Banking Awards
For the third year running, Maya has been crowned Best Virtual Bank in the Philippines by the Asian Banking & Finance Retail Banking Awards 2025. That’s not just a trophy—it’s a statement. Maya Wins Best Virtual bank.
Maya’s streak started in 2023 with “Best Virtual Bank,” followed by “Best New Virtual Bank” in 2024. Now, in 2025, they’ve locked in a three-peat. And they’re not just winning awards—they’re winning over millions of Filipinos with a platform that’s fast, smart, and built for real life.
A Digital Ecosystem That Actually Works
Maya isn’t just a banking app. It’s a full-blown digital ecosystem that combines Maya Bank’s financial services with Maya Philippines’ payment network.
That means one app for saving, spending, borrowing, and sending—without the usual friction.
What sets Maya apart is how it uses real-time user and merchant activity to power smarter credit decisions, stronger fraud protection, and personalized financial products.
In short: Maya knows what you need before you do. And it delivers.
Serving the Underserved—And Doing It Profitably
According to Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, over half of Filipino adults still save at home or borrow informally. And only 4% of bank loans reach MSMEs, which make up 99% of all businesses.
Maya is changing that.
By focusing on mobile-first Millennials, Gen Zs, and underserved MSMEs, Maya is unlocking access to financial services for people who’ve long been left out.
And they’re doing it while growing fast—and profitably.
The Numbers Tell the Story
In Q1 2025 alone, Maya posted:
- ₱44 billion in deposits (up 49% YoY)
- ₱28 billion in loan disbursements (3x YoY growth)
- 6.8 million customers (up 88%)
- ₱120 billion in cumulative loans since launch
That’s not just traction—it’s dominance. Maya isn’t just the country’s #1 digital bank by name. It’s earned.
Leadership That Gets It
“Maya is built to make managing money simple, smart, and accessible,” said Shailesh Baidwan, Maya Group President and Co-Founder of Maya Bank.
“This award proves digital banking can drive real impact at scale,” he added.
Angelo Madrid, Maya Bank President, echoed the sentiment: “We owe this to our customers and our team. This motivates us to keep raising the bar.”
Translation: They’re not done yet.
