RCBC Bags Triple Win as The Asset’s Best Bank for Digital
Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC) has been recognized by The Asset as Digital Bank of the Year for the third consecutive year at the 2026 Triple A Digital Awards, held on March 30 in Hong Kong.
The Asset Triple A Awards recognize financial institutions across Asia for excellence in innovation and service delivery. The awards follow a “stringent evaluation methodology” and are adjudicated by The Asset’s board of editors, drawing from decades of experience, client feedback, industry benchmarking, and data-driven research through Asset Benchmark Research.
RCBC was also recognized for its role in advancing sustainable finance, bagging awards as Best ASEAN Sustainability-Linked Bond – Philippines (Cebu Landmasters) and Best Sustainability-Linked Bond – Philippines (Ayala Land).
For its Digital Bank of the Year award, RCBC was cited for its continued expansion of its digital banking ecosystem, anchored on RCBC DiskarTech, RCBC ATM Go, and RCBC Pulz. These platforms have been central to the bank’s efforts to scale financial inclusion, strengthen cross-border capabilities, and improve customer experience.
Among its recent initiatives, RCBC partnered with the Department of Tourism to roll out Southeast Asia’s first manual cash withdrawal service for international cards via ATM Go. The service is deployed across tourism-related access points and supported by a nationwide network of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
RCBC also collaborated with the Social Security System to launch the MySSS Mastercard Debit Card powered by DiskarTech. The initiative integrates government disbursements with digital banking services, enabling users to access benefits, perform transactions, and participate in the cashless economy. DiskarTech was also featured by Mastercard in a regional whitepaper highlighting digital financial solutions in Asia.
Meanwhile, RCBC Pulz introduced the Philippines’ first U.S. Virtual Account in partnership with Meridian, aimed at supporting freelancers, digital workers, and globally engaged professionals requiring cross-border payment solutions.
“These initiatives reflect our continuing effort to align our services with evolving customer needs while supporting broader financial inclusion goals,” said RCBC Executive Vice President and Chief Innovation and Inclusion Officer Lito Villanueva, who attended the awarding ceremony and accepted the award on behalf of the bank.
He added that the recognition affirms the bank’s direction in building customer-centric and globally competitive digital banking solutions.
RCBC President and CEO Reggie Cariaso said the recognition highlights the bank’s commitment to long-term value creation. “Sustained recognition at this level reflects both innovation and consistency in delivering solutions that are relevant, scalable, and responsive to real customer needs. Our focus remains on building a resilient digital ecosystem that supports both inclusion and growth.”
RCBC has received over 400 international and regional recognitions for its digital transformation initiatives in recent years.
