Digital Banks Dethrone Traditional Giants in Forbes Best Banks in the Philippines for 2026
Metro Manila savers are officially trading passbooks for apps. In the newly released Forbes 2026 World’s Best Banks list, agile digital players like MariBank and GoTyme have crushed legacy giants to claim the top rankings in the Philippines. From the clever Shopee-ecosystem integration of MariBank to Maya Bank’s massive 2025 profit turnaround, the landscape of Pinoy finance has fundamentally shifted. But does traditional “trust” still have a place? Here is the full breakdown of the top 8 banks in the country.