As the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) celebrates its 175th anniversary, the country’s oldest bank continues to strengthen its presence in the Visayas, bringing financial services closer to more individuals, families, and businesses across the region. For generations, banking has been more than just transactions. It has been about helping families plan for the future, supporting entrepreneurs as they build their businesses, and giving communities access to financial opportunities. Today, BPI continues that role through a growing network of branches, partner stores, and digital platforms. Bringing Banking Closer to the Visayas BPI currently has 101 branches across the Visayas, complemented by 99 BanKo branches and 6 LSB branches. Its reach is further expanded through 1,116 Agency Banking partner stores, making financial services more accessible even in communities where traditional banking facilities may not be readily available. This extensive network reflects BPI’s commitment to making banking more convenient and accessible. From established businesses in urban centers to small entrepreneurs and families in growing communities, customers have more ways to access financial services that fit their everyday needs. More Than Branches While physical branches remain an important part of the banking experience, BPI’s reach goes beyond its brick-and-mortar locations. Through its digital platforms and financial solutions, the bank continues to make banking more convenient for customers who prefer to manage their finances wherever they are. This combination of physical and digital access creates a more connected banking experience, allowing customers to choose how and where they bank. For small business owners, digital tools and accessible financial services can mean easier ways to manage day-to-day transactions. For families, it can provide greater convenience in managing finances. And for individuals, having accessible banking channels can help make saving, payments, and other financial needs simpler. Supporting Communities, One Customer at a Time The Visayas is home to diverse communities with equally diverse financial needs. BPI’s growing network allows the bank to meet customers where they are and provide access to banking services closer to home. The presence of BanKo and Agency Banking partner stores is particularly significant for communities looking for convenient access to basic financial services without having to travel far. With 1,116 Agency Banking partner stores across the Visayas, banking becomes part of the everyday places people already know and visit. It is a reflection of how banking continues to evolve, becoming more accessible, more convenient, and more integrated into communities. 175 Years of Banking, Looking Ahead Reaching 175 years is a significant milestone for any institution. For BPI, it is also an opportunity to look at how banking has changed and how it can continue to serve Filipinos in the years ahead. From traditional branches to digital platforms and community-based banking channels, BPI’s journey demonstrates how financial services can continue to adapt to the changing needs of its customers. As BPI marks its 175th year, its continued expansion across the Visayas sends a clear message: banking should be within reach. With its network of branches, BanKo locations, LSB branches, Agency Banking partners, and digital platforms, BPI continues to bring financial services closer to the communities it serves. For the Visayas, it is not simply about having more places to bank. It is about creating greater access and opportunities for individuals, families, entrepreneurs, and businesses to move forward. And after 175 years, BPI continues to look ahead, with the communities it serves remaining at the heart of its journey.

 As the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) celebrates its 175th anniversary, the country’s oldest bank continues to strengthen its presence in the Visayas, bringing financial services closer to more individuals, families, and businesses across the region.

For generations, banking has been more than just transactions. It has been about helping families plan for the future, supporting entrepreneurs as they build their businesses, and giving communities access to financial opportunities. Today, BPI continues that role through a growing network of branches, partner stores, and digital platforms.

Bringing Banking Closer to the Visayas

BPI currently has 101 branches across the Visayas, complemented by 99 BanKo branches and 6 LSB branches. Its reach is further expanded through 1,116 Agency Banking partner stores, making financial services more accessible even in communities where traditional banking facilities may not be readily available.

This extensive network reflects BPI’s commitment to making banking more convenient and accessible.

From established businesses in urban centers to small entrepreneurs and families in growing communities, customers have more ways to access financial services that fit their everyday needs.

More Than Branches

While physical branches remain an important part of the banking experience, BPI’s reach goes beyond its brick-and-mortar locations.

Through its digital platforms and financial solutions, the bank continues to make banking more convenient for customers who prefer to manage their finances wherever they are.

This combination of physical and digital access creates a more connected banking experience, allowing customers to choose how and where they bank.

For small business owners, digital tools and accessible financial services can mean easier ways to manage day-to-day transactions. For families, it can provide greater convenience in managing finances. And for individuals, having accessible banking channels can help make saving, payments, and other financial needs simpler.

Supporting Communities, One Customer at a Time

The Visayas is home to diverse communities with equally diverse financial needs. BPI’s growing network allows the bank to meet customers where they are and provide access to banking services closer to home.

The presence of BanKo and Agency Banking partner stores is particularly significant for communities looking for convenient access to basic financial services without having to travel far.

With 1,116 Agency Banking partner stores across the Visayas, banking becomes part of the everyday places people already know and visit.

It is a reflection of how banking continues to evolve, becoming more accessible, more convenient, and more integrated into communities.

175 Years of Banking, Looking Ahead

Reaching 175 years is a significant milestone for any institution. For BPI, it is also an opportunity to look at how banking has changed and how it can continue to serve Filipinos in the years ahead.

From traditional branches to digital platforms and community-based banking channels, BPI’s journey demonstrates how financial services can continue to adapt to the changing needs of its customers.

As BPI marks its 175th year, its continued expansion across the Visayas sends a clear message: banking should be within reach.

With its network of branches, BanKo locations, LSB branches, Agency Banking partners, and digital platforms, BPI continues to bring financial services closer to the communities it serves.

For the Visayas, it is not simply about having more places to bank. It is about creating greater access and opportunities for individuals, families, entrepreneurs, and businesses to move forward.

And after 175 years, BPI continues to look ahead, with the communities it serves remaining at the heart of its journey.