14/05/2026
8 PHILIPPINE BANKS MAKE FORBES 2026 LIST
Forbes named eight Philippine-based lenders to its 2026 World’s Best Banks list, with digital-first MariBank Philippines claiming the top spot as online banking continued to reshape the financial sector.
GoTyme Bank ranked second, followed by Bank of the Philippine Islands, while UnionBank and Maya Bank completed the top five, underscoring the growing dominance of digital platforms alongside established financial institutions.
The annual ranking, produced with research firm Statista and based on a survey of more than 54,000 respondents across 34 countries, measured banks on trustworthiness, customer service, digital capabilities, financial advice, and customer satisfaction, with trust emerging as the most valued factor among consumers.