BPI named Best SME Bank in Phl

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has been recognized anew for its support to small and medium enterprises after BPI Business Banking was named Best SME Bank in the Philippines by four international award-giving bodies.

BPI received its first Best SME Bank in the Philippines title from the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2025. This was followed by another first-time recognition as Best Small Business Banking Service in the Philippines at The Asian Banker Philippines Excellence in Retail Finance and Financial Technology Awards 2025.

The bank also secured its fifth Best SME Bank in the Philippines award from the Global Finance SME Bank Awards 2026 and was named Best SME Bank in the Philippines for the 11th time in 18 years at Alpha Southeast Asia’s 18th Annual Best Financial Institution Awards.

“These recognitions affirm our unwavering commitment to Filipino entrepreneurs who drive economic growth across the country,” said Ococ Ocliasa, head of BPI Business Banking.

“At BPI, we focus on delivering madali, magaan, at mabilis solutions through our Ka-Negosyo Loans that help SMEs move forward with confidence. This is how we live our purpose of ensuring that small businesses can #DoMoreWithBPI, by enabling them to grow, adapt and succeed in a rapidly changing environment,” he added.

BPI said it continues to enhance its financing solutions and digital platforms to make banking more accessible for SMEs, while advancing initiatives focused on digitalization and sustainability.