Founded
    1920
    Headquarters
    Makati City, Philippines
    Stage
    Public
    Licences
    2
    BSP

    Overview

    China Banking Corporation (Chinabank, PSE: CBC) is a leading private universal bank in the Philippines, founded in 1920 as the country's first privately owned local commercial bank. A member of the SM Group, it offers deposits, lending, wealth management, trust, treasury, and digital banking to retail, SME, and corporate clients through a nationwide branch network and subsidiaries including China Bank Savings, Chinabank Capital, and Chinabank Securities. In 2025 it posted record net income of about ₱28 billion with total assets of roughly ₱1.8 trillion.

    Mission

    To be the most customer-focused universal bank in the Philippines.

    Products

    • My CBC Online & App
    • China Bank Savings
    • Chinabank Capital
    • Chinabank Securities
    • Trust & Wealth

    Serves

    ConsumersEnterprisesCorporationsMSMEs

    Funding and ownership

    Stage

    Public

    Parent organisation: SM Group

    Investors and shareholders

    SM Group (Sy family)Dee family

    People

    • Hans T. SyChairman
    • Romeo D. Uyan Jr.President & CEO

    Licences and certifications

    Awards and recognition

    • The Asset — Best Bank in the Philippines (2022)

    Developers

    APIs available

    China Banking Corporation's official entry point for developer and integration work. Depending on the company it may be public documentation, a sandbox, or a partnership contact.

    Developer and integration access

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