Ever scrolled through your cart and left some bigger items in the checkout basket, thinking “I’ll get this if I can split the payments”? That’s exactly why Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) is picking up pace in the Philippines.

Research and Markets projects that the Philippines’ BNPL market will nearly double by 2030, reaching around US$5.37 billion. The surge is being fuelled by the same forces driving BNPL growth in other APAC markets.

The rapid uptake among younger consumers is especially driving BNPL growth, particularly Gen Z and millennials who favour flexible, card-free payment options.

If you’re looking for the best BNPL apps in the Philippines for your next purchase, you’re in the right place. We’ve rounded up the top three providers and compared their fees, features, and instalment plans to help you figure out which one suits your budget and the way you like to shop.

Last updated: 12 August 2025

 A Snapshot of the Top BNPLs in the Philippines

Top 3 BNPLs in the Philippines

Billease

Billease is an online consumer finance platform that lets you shop now and pay later through flexible instalment plans. To get started, you’ll need to submit an application; once approved, you’ll receive an initial credit limit that can be used across Billease’s network of partner merchants.

If you’re unable to make a payment on time, Billease recommends notifying them on or before your due date. In some cases, they may offer a discounted late charge, though this is subject to approval.

One of Billease’s features is Pay with Grace, which gives you a three- or six‑month grace period at 0% interest. This option is available by default at select online and offline partner merchants.

If you miss the initial grace period (for example, three months), a monthly interest rate of 3.49% applies for the remaining term. The total payment period can range from nine to twelve months, inclusive of the grace period. Paying off the full balance within the grace period means you won’t incur any interest at all.

Billease also offers Limit Boost™, which allows you to temporarily increase your credit limit for larger purchases. Requests are subject to approval and free of charge, but the boosted limit only lasts for three days before expiring.

There are many ways to make your Billease payments, including over-the-counter, e-wallets, bank transfers, and more.

SPayLater

SPayLater by Shopee is another popular BNPL choice, offering flexible instalment plans of up to 12 months. Fully integrated within the Shopee app, the entire experience, from registration and verification to shopping and repayment, is seamless and convenient. Users can also make repayments through alternative channels like GCash, 7-Eleven, and more.

According to its website, each SPayLater transaction may include a processing fee ranging from 0% to 7%, inclusive of DST, along with an interest rate of 1% to 5%. If a payment is overdue, a late fee of 2.5% to 5% will be applied to the outstanding amount.

When it comes to billing, new SPayLater users are assigned a cycle that begins either on the 5th or 25th of the month. Corresponding due dates fall on the 5th or 15th, depending on your assigned cycle. It’s worth noting that once your SPayLater account is activated, the billing date cannot be changed.

Home Credit

Home Credit is another preferred BNPL choice, offering both product loans and cash loans to meet a wide range of financing needs.

Thinking of getting a washer and dryer, gym equipment, or a new tablet? These and many other items are available through Home Credit’s Product Loan. The required down payment and interest rate, however, vary based on your personal profile and are subject to a maximum annuity limit.

Meanwhile, the Cash Loan is designed to help cover unexpected expenses or support your financial goals, with loan amounts ranging from PHP 3,000 to PHP 150,000 and monthly interest rates starting from 2.32%. Once approved, funds can be claimed via cash pick-up or bank transfer through Home Credit’s partner banks. Be aware that your contract will be cancelled if the loan isn’t redeemed within seven days.

For repayments, Home Credit offers flexibility: loans can be paid through online banking with partner banks, or with Visa or Mastercard debit cards. There’s also a free repayment option via UnionBank’s electronic auto-debit agreement.

What’s Next for BNPLs in the Philippines?

A major step forward for BNPL adoption in the Philippines is the new partnership between Billease and Maya Business, which brings Billease’s pay‑later service directly into Maya’s payment gateway and POS terminals.

A standout feature of this collaboration is its use of QRPh, the national QR code standard. With QRPh, any customer using a QRPh-enabled banking app or e-wallet can simply scan the code at checkout, pay through Billease, and split their purchase into instalments.

This creates an open-loop BNPL system that works seamlessly across multiple banks and e-wallets, a leap toward making BNPL universally accessible, both online and in-store.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is BNPL?

BNPL (Buy Now, Pay Later) is a payment method that lets shoppers split the cost of a purchase into smaller installments over time, often with 0% interest if payments are made on schedule, though longer-term plans may incur interest costs. BNPL is widely used to budget larger expenses without needing a credit card or paying the full amount upfront.

Is BNPL safe to use?

Yes, if you pay on time. Treat BNPL like any loan, and borrow only what you can afford to repay.

Can I use BNPL for both online and in‑store purchases?

Yes, most BNPL providers support in‑store and online shopping through their partner merchants, with Atome, for example, offering the broadest reach via Mastercard acceptance and Billease supporting QRPh payments for wider compatibility.

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