South Asialink Finance Corp. (SAFC) has teamed up with BDO Unibank Inc. to digitize its payment and collection systems, a move that could speed up loan transactions, improve operational efficiency, and expand access to financing services across the country.
The partnership reflects a broader shift in the financial services industry, where lenders are investing in digital cash management platforms to streamline operations, reduce processing time, and deliver a faster customer experience amid growing demand for seamless financial services.
Under the agreement, SAFC will adopt BDO’s suite of Cash Management solutions, including On-site Check Writing, Auto-Credit Service, Outward Payment, enhanced Bills Payment, and the Auto Debit Arrangement (ADA).
The integration will also give SAFC access to BDO’s nationwide network of more than 1,600 branches and its 24/7 digital banking channels, allowing borrowers to make payments more conveniently while enabling faster collections, fund disbursements, and account reconciliation.
“Cash management is the backbone of financing. By adopting BDO’s Cash Management solutions, we speed up every transaction and make payments completely hassle-free for the businesses and communities we serve,” said SAFC President and Chief Executive Officer Maricel Dejongoy.
SAFC Chief Operating Officer Azenith Cabrera said the partnership will reduce manual processes, shorten transaction turnaround times, and strengthen internal controls, enabling the company to expand its operations without compromising efficiency or security.
For BDO, the collaboration reinforces its strategy of providing customized digital banking solutions to institutional clients. Monina Elena Camigla, deputy department head for Institutional Banking – Financial Institutions and International Desks, said the bank aims to be a long-term growth partner as SAFC broadens its financing footprint.
The tie-up underscores how digital payments are becoming a competitive advantage in the lending business. As financial institutions race to modernize operations, partnerships that integrate financing with real-time banking infrastructure are expected to improve service delivery, lower transaction friction, and bring formal credit within easier reach of more Filipino consumers and businesses.
