Starting June 1, 2022, the maximum transaction amount for contactless payments using the BPI Debit Mastercard will be increased from Php 2,000 to Php 5,000.

Yes, all existing BPI Debit Mastercard clients will enjoy higher transaction limits when making contactless payments starting June 1, 2022.

The contactless transaction limit sets the maximum amount you can pay by tapping your card at a POS terminal. These transactions do not require a PIN or signature. The contactless limit is applicable per transaction.

You can ask the merchant if they accept contactless payments or if you can tap or wave your BPI Debit Mastercard to pay for your transactions not exceeding the contactless transaction amount limit. Alternatively, you may also look for the contactless symbol at the merchant counter or POS terminal.

Contactless transactions are meant to provide you with a quick and convenient way to pay for small purchases. You would only need to tap your card on the POS terminal in order to complete your payment.

Yes, contactless transactions/payments are safe.  You will be asked to tap your debit card on the POS terminal yourself instead of handing over your card to the cashier. This means that the card never leaves your hand, making it a secure way of paying.

The contactless feature of the BPI Debit Mastercard is a safe and secure way to make quick purchases/payments. This allows you to pay in just a few seconds by simply tapping or waving your card over a contactless POS terminal.

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