Defining NextGen Banking: UnionBank’s Award haul at the 2025 Global Retail Banking Innovation Awards

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UnionBank reaffirmed its leadership in digital and retail banking by winning multiple honors at the 2025 Global Retail Banking Innovation Awards, led by the top recognition as Best Domestic Retail Bank – Philippines. The award highlights UnionBank’s customer-first approach and strong digital strategy along with the other major awards that were bestowed upon the Bank at The Digital Banker’s prestigious annual recognition program.

Other major wins for UnionBank included:

Best New Product Launch for the Apple 0% installment program

Consumer Finance Product of the Year for Samsung Finance+

Co-Branded Credit Card of the Year for the S&R Credit Card

Best Global Banking Offering for HNW Clients for the Qualified Buyers Program

Best Digital Account Opening Solution (Credit Cards)

Outstanding Client Onboarding (Credit Cards)

“We are honored to be considered the Best Domestic Retail Bank in the country. It is a recognition of the trust our customers place in us, and our commitment to deliver world-class banking that’s simple, inclusive, and future-ready,” said Manoj Varma, Consumer Business Head.

The Global Retail Banking Innovation Awards, organized by The Digital Banker, celebrate institutions that are transforming the banking experience through innovation, customer-centricity, and long-term value creation.

UnionBank’s multiple wins this year reflect how the bank is bringing NextGen banking to life for its customers. From pioneering digital solutions to delivering seamless, personalized experiences, UnionBank continues to set the standard for what the future of banking looks like in the Philippines. These recognitions affirm its role as a trailblazer, showing customers that the future of banking is already here.

For more information on UnionBank’s award-winning products and services, visit the UnionBank website at www.unionbankph.com, or follow on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, or Youtube. Union Bank of the Philippines is regulated by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (www.bsp.gov.ph). Deposits are insured by PDIC up to ₱1 Million per depositor.

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