{"id":35771,"date":"2026-04-16T17:06:32","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T09:06:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techbeatph.com\/wproot\/?p=35771"},"modified":"2026-04-16T17:06:44","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T09:06:44","slug":"maya-forbes-world-best-banks-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.techbeatph.com\/wproot\/maya-forbes-world-best-banks-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Maya Named to Forbes World\u2019s Best Banks 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"246\" data-end=\"560\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maya.ph\/\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Maya<\/span><\/span><\/a> has secured spots in two major global rankings\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/lists\/worlds-best-banks\/\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Forbes<\/span><\/span> World\u2019s Best Banks 2026<\/a> and <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">The Asian Banker<\/span><\/span> Top 100 Digital Banks\u2014underscoring its rapid growth and transition to profitability in the Philippine digital banking sector.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"726\">The recognition highlights <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techbeatph.com\/wproot\/maya-spark-women-msme-support\/\">Maya\u2019s<\/a> position as one of the country\u2019s leading digital-first banks as competition intensifies across Southeast Asia\u2019s fintech landscape.<\/p>\n<h4 data-section-id=\"e6ptz0\" data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"798\">Maya included in Forbes World\u2019s Best Banks for fourth straight year<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"800\" data-end=\"1024\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.techbeatph.com\/wproot\/maya-remittance-rebates-middle-east-ph\/\">Maya<\/a> made its fourth consecutive appearance in Forbes\u2019 World\u2019s Best Banks list, which evaluates financial institutions based on customer feedback across trust, digital services, customer experience, and overall satisfaction.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1225\">The 2026 rankings drew insights from more than 54,000 consumers across 34 countries. In the Philippines, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techbeatph.com\/wproot\/ibpap-maya-financial-access-digital-workers\/\">Maya<\/a> joins a limited group of banks recognized across both traditional and digital categories.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1227\" data-end=\"1403\">This continued inclusion reflects the growing acceptance of digital banking platforms among Filipino consumers, particularly those prioritizing mobile-first financial services.<\/p>\n<h4 data-section-id=\"z432jy\" data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1464\">Among top 20 in The Asian Banker\u2019s digital bank rankings<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"1466\" data-end=\"1628\">In parallel, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techbeatph.com\/wproot\/maya-digital-banking-msme-financing-philippines\/\">Maya<\/a> ranked among the top 20 in The Asian Banker\u2019s World\u2019s Top 100 Digital Banks 2026, making it the only Philippine digital bank to reach that tier.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1630\" data-end=\"1653\">The ranking focuses on scale and customer base, financial performance, and operational strength.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1734\" data-end=\"1965\">According to the report, Maya Bank achieved full-year profitability within two and a half years of launch\u2014placing it among a smaller group of digital banks that have moved beyond early-stage growth into more sustainable operations.<\/p>\n<h4 data-section-id=\"qyzirk\" data-start=\"1967\" data-end=\"2018\">Growth driven by adoption, lending, and deposits<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"2020\" data-end=\"2143\">Maya\u2019s performance is backed by steady user growth and expanding financial services. As of end-2025, the platform reported:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2145\" data-end=\"2263\">\n<li data-section-id=\"t1sr8y\" data-start=\"2145\" data-end=\"2178\">\u20b168 billion in total deposits<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"hae6y5\" data-start=\"2179\" data-end=\"2210\">10.7 million bank customers<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"kzpm4o\" data-start=\"2211\" data-end=\"2263\">\u20b1256 billion in total loans disbursed since 2022<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2265\" data-end=\"2423\">The broader Maya Group, which includes its banking and payments businesses, recorded \u20b11.7 billion in net income for 2025\u2014its first full year of profitability.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2425\" data-end=\"2572\">This reflects a shift in strategy among digital banks, from aggressive customer acquisition to monetization and long-term financial sustainability.<\/p>\n<h4 data-section-id=\"pf81fn\" data-start=\"2574\" data-end=\"2619\">Digital banking enters a more mature phase<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"2621\" data-end=\"2873\">Globally, digital banks are entering a more disciplined stage, focusing on profitability, operational efficiency, and deeper customer engagement. Maya\u2019s inclusion in both Forbes and The Asian Banker rankings signals its progress within this transition.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2875\" data-end=\"3084\">In the Philippine context, this also points to a maturing fintech ecosystem, where integrated platforms\u2014combining payments, savings, and credit\u2014are becoming central to financial inclusion and digital adoption.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3086\" data-end=\"3225\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">As competition grows, sustained profitability and user trust will likely define the next phase of digital banking leadership in the region.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Maya has secured spots in two major global rankings\u2014Forbes World\u2019s Best Banks 2026 and The Asian Banker Top 100 Digital Banks\u2014underscoring its rapid growth and transition to profitability in the Philippine digital banking sector. 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