The BSP has given BSP-supervised financial institutions (BSFIs) not later than March 31, 2019 to ensure that all its frontline personnel have the necessary know-how to implement fund transfer services PesoNet and InstaPay.
Cashless transactions or electronic payment ratio in the Philippines have reportedly improved to as much as 10 percent in the first quarter of this year compared to just 3 percent three years ago.
BSP governor Nestor Espenilla has raised the possibility of linking instant payment networks within member states of the Asean to enable cross-border payments, following the launch of the country's second automated clearing house called InstaPay.
