PNB Digital vs BDO Pay
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PNB Digital
Open a savings account, manage finances, and make payments easily. This app allows users to perform various banking transactions, including sending money, settling bills, and investing, all from their mobile device.
- Open savings accounts
- Manage deposit and credit card accounts
- Send money via InstaPay and PESONet
- Settle bills and top-up eWallets
- Invest in UITFs
- Cardless ATM withdrawals
- Order checkbooks
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**Apply for a savings account** For Filipinos residing and located in the Philippines, easily open a PNB savings account with just one (1) valid ID. This service is initially available to customers with no deposit account with PNB. For Filipinos working in Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan, start your account application through PNB Digital with just a few taps and a valid ID. Visit the nearest PNB overseas branch within 30 days from your application for a quick KYC verification. Complete your application with a remittance to fund your account. **Easy sign-up** Register without going to the branch. You can use any eligible PNB Savings or Checking account number, PNB Debit Card or Credit Card number to enroll. **Stay Safe, Bank with Confidence** Access your account effortlessly with biometrics. Lock your card anytime to prevent unauthorized use and unlock it when needed. **Manage and monitor your PNB deposit or e-money accounts** View your account balances and transaction history with 24/7 real-time access. **Lock your funds safely** Set aside part or all your available balance. Locked funds are removed from your available balance and will remain unavailable for any transaction. Unlock anytime in the app. **Protect your PNB Digital account instantly** Quickly suspend your PNB Digital access if you suspect your device or access has been compromised. For your protection, access can only be restored through any PNB branch. **View your credit card information and electronic statements** Monitor your PNB Credit Card account balance, statement and recent transactions (including pending transactions). View your rewards points and PIN. View and download monthly e-statements. **Send money anytime, anywhere** Support your family or pay for your purchases online. Send money between PNB accounts, to other local banks and eWallets with InstaPay and PESONet. You can also schedule important one-time or recurring transfers for your convenience. **Settle your monthly bills in just one app** Skip the lines and beat the due dates! Make hassle-free payments to our various billers using your PNB Debit or Credit Card. You can also schedule important one-time or recurring payments for a worry-free experience. **eWallet Top-Up** Transfer funds directly to an eWallet in real-time with InstaPay. **Speed up your transactions** Transfer funds instantly to your family and friends by scanning their account QR Codes. **Share your account details safely** Receive funds without giving your account number. Create a QR Code for your accounts or link them to your registered mobile number and/or email address for sharing to your contacts. **Pay via QR Code** Pay your bills and your favorite online and in-store shops easier via QR Ph codes. This is available for participating billers and merchants. **Request for Cardless Withdrawal** Get cash at any PNB ATM --- no card needed. **Add Card to Digital Wallet** Pay smarter and faster. Add your active PNB Card to Apple Pay using PNB Digital and enjoy a seamless and secure checkout experience when paying with Apple Pay. **Monitor your PNB Time Deposits** Add and view your active time deposits easily. **Invest in UITFs** Subscribe, manage and redeem your investment funds anytime, anywhere. **Order your PNB checkbook conveniently** Order via the app and pick up at your PNB branch of account. **Personalize your PNB Digital Dashboard** Access your favorite features instantly by customizing your dashboard based on your most-used services. Download the app today and make banking easier.
BDO Pay
This app allows users to make payments, send money, and pay bills directly from their bank accounts or credit cards without needing to cash in. It offers features like QR code payments, free transfers to BDO accounts, and bill payments with no service fees.
- Scan QR Ph codes
- Send money for free to BDO accounts
- Pay bills with no service fees
- Request money from users
- Split bills
- Buy load
- QR withdrawals and deposits
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No fees on ALL transactions. No cash-in needed. No hassle. BDO Pay Mo Na! Pay directly from your BDO Bank Account or Credit Card and enjoy a seamless payment experience with BDO Pay. More reasons to love BDO Pay • Manage your BDO Credit Card and explore available Installment Offers. • View and redeem Rewards Points anytime, anywhere. • Enjoy exclusive BDO Deals and Promos for BDO Debit and Credit Cardholders. • Withdraw for free at any QR-enabled BDO ATM nationwide. • Lock or unlock your BDO Debit or Credit Card and manage limits with ease. • Open a Basic Account with no initial deposit and no maintaining balance required. BDO Unibank, Inc. is regulated by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas: https://www.bsp.gov.ph. For inquiries and concerns, please reach us through https://www.bdo.com.ph/consumer-assistance. Deposits are insured by PDIC up to P1 Million per depositor. The BDO, BDO Unibank and other BDO-related trademarks are owned by BDO Unibank, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: BDO Pay at 4.8 against PNB Digital's 2.3. BDO Pay also leads on review sentiment (31% vs 7%) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 542). PNB Digital's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BDO Pay holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 542 and 1.7K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 7% of PNB Digital's written reviews are positive against 31% of BDO Pay's.
PNB Digital ships an update every 3 weeks, BDO Pay monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PNB Digital | BDO Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (542 ratings) | 4.8 (1.7K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 6.8% of reviews | 30.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 542 | 1.7K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 180 MB | 576 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Philippine National Bank | BDO Unibank, Inc. |
Customer experience
PNB Digital
BDO Pay
Bugs and requests
PNB Digital
Reported bugs
3 issues- Unable to sign up or register
- Incorrect details error during login
- Unresponsive app during maintenance
Requested features
4 requests- Password reset option
- Multiple device registration
- Improved transaction history
- International remittance support
BDO Pay
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
PNB Digital
No in-app purchases
BDO Pay
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is PNB Digital free?
Is BDO Pay free?
Which has better reviews, PNB Digital or BDO Pay?
Do PNB Digital or BDO Pay have ads?
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