Manila: State-owned Land Bank of the Philippines (LandBank) will waive its fees on select online government payments as part of its efforts to allow more Filipinos to transact with government agencies at a lower cost amid ongoing economic pressures.
According to Philippines News Agency, the zero fees on eligible person-to-government (P2G) transactions made via QRPh will be implemented from June 1 to Dec. 31, 2026. The fee waiver covers transactions completed through three QRPh-enabled payment channels: LandBank Link.BizPortal via QRPh option; QRPh standees at participating government institutions; and government agencies' websites where LandBank Link.BizPortal via QRPh is selected as the payment mode.
Eligible payments include fees to participating government institutions such as select national government agencies (NGAs), government-owned and controlled corporations (GOCCs), local government units (LGUs), water districts, and state universities and colleges (SUCs). This initiative supports faster and more convenient payments for police clearance, real property taxes, business permits, apostille certificates, and other dues.
The bank stated that the zero fee supports the national government's whole-of-government response to rising costs and global economic challenges, while expanding access to affordable financial services under the Unified Package for Livelihoods, Industry, Food, and Transport (UPLIFT) Program. Payment channels other than QRPh, as well as charges imposed by merchants or other service providers, if any, however, are not covered by the LandBank fee waiver and shall remain in effect.
Finance Secretary and LandBank Chair Frederick Go emphasized that LandBank's zero convenience fees for online government payments provide convenient access to essential public transactions at no additional cost. 'Transacting with government agencies online is now more affordable. This initiative is part of our continuous efforts to bring government services closer to the people,' Go said.
LandBank President and chief executive officer Lynette Ortiz highlighted that the initiative aims to make government transactions more convenient and affordable amid economic challenges, while promoting greater digital banking adoption. 'LandBank is waiving fees for online government payments to make services more accessible, while bringing more Filipinos into the digital financial ecosystem. This supports our broader goal of advancing financial inclusion and delivering services that are more responsive to the needs of the public,' Ortiz said.
