BPI partners with Globe and TM for data-free app access
The bank said the arrangement will eventually cover VYBE, BizLink, BizKo and the BanKo mobile app.
Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) announced on November 9 a partnership with Globe Telecom Inc. and Touch Mobile (TM) that lets customers on those networks use its banking app without incurring mobile data charges.
BPI said eligible customers can use the app to check their balances, send money, scan QR codes and settle bills, among other banking transactions. The arrangement covers BPI clients who subscribe to either Globe or TM.
BPI president and chief executive officer Jose Teodoro “TG” Limcaoco said Globe’s network has around 67 million subscribers. He said the partnership would help widen access to the bank’s digital services by allowing customers to use the app without consuming their mobile data.
The bank said it would extend data-free access to VYBE, BizLink, BizKo and the BanKo mobile app. Separately, the partnership gives BPI Gold and BPI Preferred clients entry to Globe Platinum lounges when they show their privilege cards.
