The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) expands banking access in Sultan Kudarat through its partnership with Fitmart Tacurong.
With the launch off Fitmart Tacurong in Sultan Kudarat and its newest “May BPI Dito” partner store, BPI advances its commitment to financial inclusion and customer convenience. The partnership brings essential banking services closer to the people of Tacurong, and make everyday banking more accessible.
Residents of Tacurong City can now open BPI accounts and access BPI products, as well as make cash deposits or withdrawals for free at Fitmart Tacurong. These services are offered beyond traditional banking hours, including weekends and holidays, allowing for greater flexibility in managing financial needs.
“BPI is committed to making banking more accessible, relevant, and convenient for Filipinos wherever they are. By partnering with trusted community establishments like Fitmart Tacurong, we are creating a wider channel of choice through alternative banking touchpoints, enabling more people to participate in the formal financial system and access banking services at times that work best for them.”
Rally Jereza, BPI Agency Banking Head
Fitmart Tacurong is a prominent retail establishment in Tacurong City, serving over 15,000 customers monthly. It operates as a one-stop shopping destination, providing a diverse range of products through its department store and supermarket, catering to families, businesses, and communities in Sultan Kudarat and nearby provinces.
The partnership enhances accessibility to banking services for workers, entrepreneurs, students, and families by offering essential services closer to their daily environments. This initiative allows customers to save time and facilitates more convenient financial transactions.
Fitmart Tacurong welcomed the partnership as a significant addition to the value it provides its customers and the local community.
“We are proud to partner with BPI and bring these valuable banking services to our customers. Fitmart Tacurong has always been committed to serving the everyday needs of Tacurongnons. Becoming a BPI Partner Store allows us to offer a wider range of in-store services, now including banking services available when our customers need them most.”
Maria Virginia Villaruel, President and CEO of Fitmart Tacurong
BPI is expanding its service channels by adding Fitmart Tacurong to its partner stores, aiming to provide accessible, customer-centered banking solutions that positively impact local communities and drive economic participation.
To date, May BPI Dito currently has over 7,000 retail partner stores nationwide.