Founded
    1990
    Headquarters
    Makati City, Metro Manila
    Stage
    Private
    Licences
    1
    BSP

    Overview

    BancNet, Inc. is the Philippines' single national interbank ATM and electronic payments switch and the BSP-designated clearing switch operator for InstaPay, the country's real-time fund-transfer system. It connects more than 100 member banks and institutions across ATM, POS and online channels, and is the exclusive Philippine gateway for China UnionPay. In June 2026 it merged with the Philippine Clearing House Corporation to form Payments Network of the Philippines, Inc. (PNPI), retaining the BancNet brand for its switch operations.

    Products

    • National ATM switch
    • InstaPay clearing
    • China UnionPay gateway

    Serves

    BanksPayment providers

    Funding and ownership

    Stage

    Private

    Parent organisation: Payments Network of the Philippines, Inc. (PNPI)

    People

    • Nestor V. TanChairman (Payments Network of the Philippines, 2026–2027 term)
    • Fabian S. DeePresident (Payments Network of the Philippines, 2026–2027 term)
    • Elmarie S. ReyesCEO (BancNet, 2025–2026 term)

    Licences and certifications

    • BSP-designated Clearing Switch Operator (InstaPay)

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