With developments unfolding across parts of the Middle East, Maya is introducing targeted support for remittance-reliant Filipino households.
From March 23 to April 10, 2026, qualified users receiving funds from Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Israel, Lebanon, and Jordan—can unlock rebates aimed at lowering everyday transaction costs.
“With many overseas Filipinos in the Middle East supporting their families back home, we aim to make it easier for households to access and make the most of these remittances by reducing everyday transaction costs,” said Shailesh Baidwan, Maya Group President and Maya Bank Co-Founder.
The Middle East remains one of the Philippines’ most critical remittance corridors. Data from the Department of Foreign Affairs estimates around 2.4 million Filipinos are based in the region, while preliminary figures from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas show over $6.4 billion in remittances flowed into the country in 2025.
The initiative targets common transaction costs tied to remittance use. Users who activate Maya XP can receive P18 rebates per ATM withdrawal and P15 per InstaPay transfer, alongside 1% to 3% cashback on mobile load purchases depending on XP level.
Users become eligible when they receive qualifying remittances into their Maya account from the above-mentioned Middle East countries.
Invitations to activate Maya XP typically arrive within one to three days, with rebates automatically credited on the same day transactions are made.
By lowering recurring financial frictions—such as withdrawal fees, transfer costs, and connectivity expenses—Maya supports Filipino households in maximizing remittance value from loved ones in the Middle East.
