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Bankers Association of the Philippines

The Bankers Association of the Philippines (BAP) is the lead organization of universal and commercial banks in the Philippines.

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19CD, 19F BDO Towers Valero, 8741 Paseo de Roxas, Makati City 1226, Philippines
Tel: +632 8810-3858 to 59
Fax: +632 8810-3860
Email: bapmail@bap.org.ph

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The Bankers Association of the Philippines (BAP) is a non-stock, not for profit organization of universal and commercial banks in the Philippines.

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We promote efficiency

To cope with the changing times, banks have enhanced their systems to offer more services to the public in the most efficient and convenient manner.

Security is a priority

Local and international banks are now migrating to EMV (Euromoney MasterCard Visa) chip-enabled ATM cards to protect customer information, reduce card fraud and maintain interoperability of payment networks.

We advocate free market

Promoting healthy competition among member banks allows the industry to provide the banking public the best rates, best prices and best services in the market.

We support the government's agricultural agenda

The banking industry hopes to support a sustainable, productive and competent agricultural sector by allocating the necessary loanable funds required by the current agricultural landscape.

It's a public-private partnership

While the government remains the driving force in the development of the agricultural sector, the private sector provides supplementary services and support.

Health is wealth

Health service providers continue to partner with the banking industry for more effective delivery of services.

MSMEs

We aim to assist micro, small, and medium enterprises in the Philippines to become strong and sustainable partners in nation building.

Our industry is world class

Philippine banks go beyond borders to help expand businesses globally.

Globally competitive

We help businesses stay strong and remain competitive in the global market.

A partner in nation building

We welcome banks' participation in the government’s PPP projects for infrastructure development.

Green financing

We support the government's initiative to promote green financing through bonds and investment products addressing climate change.

Give back to the community

As socially responsible institutions, the BAP and its members support communities through charitable initiatives.

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  • September 26, 2025

In view of the projected strength and rainfall of Typhoon Opong, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has advised financial exchanges, banks and othe...

BAP Renews Strategic Engagement with Citi Philippines and PCHC to Strengthen PDDTS and PvP System
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  • September 04, 2025

Makati City, Philippines - The Bankers Association of the Philippines (BAP) has renewed its strategic engagement with Citi Philippines and the Philipp...

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  • August 14, 2025

The Bankers Association of the Philippines ("BAP") will be co-hosting Finance Philippines 2025, one of the country's most anticipated banking and fina...

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  • July 25, 2019

The country's banks remain strong and in the pink of financial health as lending activities continue to show efficiency, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas B...

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  • July 24, 2019

MANILA, Philippines - Philippine banks continue to step up their campaign against cybercrime in support of the efforts of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipi...

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  • July 23, 2019

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Who we are

About BAP

75 Years of Banking Excellence: From Legacy to Innovation

The Bankers Association of the Philippines (BAP) is the lead organization of universal and commercial banks in the Philippines consisting of forty-three member banks (43); nineteen (19) of which are local banks and twenty-four (24) are foreign bank branches.

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"Welcome to the official website of the Bankers Association of the Philippines, an organization established to represent the interest of the Philippine banking industry, its members, and the public that it serves. At the core of our mission is our recognition that the banking sector plays an essential role in uplifting lives and driving economic progress by enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of financial services. This responsibility grows increasingly critical as digitalization advances and emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence, transform the banking industry."

Ms. Ana Maria A. Delgado

BAP President

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