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Need to pay your UnionBank credit card bill? You can use UnionBank Online, UnionBank branches, BPI and other supported payment channels. Some banks and e-wallets may also let you send funds to UnionBank through InstaPay, but you should check the latest in-app instructions before using that route for a credit card payment.
This guide explains how to pay UnionBank credit card bills, what details you’ll need, how payment posting works, and what to check if you’re paying from overseas.
If your money is in another currency, Wise can help you send or convert money to Philippine pesos before you pay through one of UnionBank’s available payment channels.
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Before paying, check your latest UnionBank credit card statement or your UnionBank Online app.
You’ll usually need your:
If your due date is close, check the posting time before confirming your payment.
Here are some of the main ways to pay your UnionBank credit card:
| Payment method | Best for | What you’ll need |
|---|---|---|
| UnionBank Online | Paying through UnionBank’s app or website | UnionBank access, card details and amount |
| UnionBank branch | Over-the-counter payment | Card details or statement, payment amount and receipt |
| BPI app or BPI online | Paying from a BPI account | Unionbank Credit Card biller, card/reference details and amount |
| InstaPay | Possible transfer route from another bank or e-wallet | UnionBank recipient details, card/reference details and amount |
| BDO over the counter | Temporary channel only until July 20, 2026 | Card details and payment amount |
For the latest complete list of credit card payment options, check UnionBank’s Payment Convenience page. UnionBank also says customers can use UnionBank Online or UnionBank branches for real-time payment crediting.¹
UnionBank Online is one of the most direct ways to pay your UnionBank credit card bill.
Here’s the general flow:
UnionBank says bills paid through UnionBank Online are credited to the biller in real time, although the biller or merchant may take a few days to reflect the payment in its own system.²
If you pay close to your due date, keep your confirmation until your payment shows on your credit card account.
You can also pay your UnionBank credit card bill over the counter at UnionBank branches.
Bring your credit card statement or card details, then ask the branch what payment types are accepted. Keep the validated receipt until the payment is reflected on your account.
UnionBank’s May 2026 advisory says customers can pay through UnionBank branches nationwide for real-time payment crediting.³
You can pay a UnionBank credit card through the BPI app or BPI online if the biller is available in your account.
BPI’s current biller list includes Unionbank Credit Card.⁴
Here’s the general BPI flow:
BPI says you can pay available billers through the BPI app or web browser without needing to add them as Favorites first. You can save billers as Favorites for future payments.⁵
Before confirming, check the biller name, card or reference number, payment amount and any fee shown in the app.
Some banks and e-wallets may let you send funds to UnionBank through InstaPay, but don’t assume every app handles UnionBank credit card payments the same way.
InstaPay is a real-time Philippine peso fund transfer service available through participating banks and e-wallets. BancNet says InstaPay lets customers transfer PHP between participating BSP-supervised banks and non-bank e-money issuers in real time, 24/7.⁶
Union Bank of the Philippines is listed as an InstaPay participant in BSP’s InstaPay participant list.⁷
Here’s the general flow:
InstaPay should be treated as a transfer route to verify in your sending app, not as a guaranteed direct UnionBank credit card bill payment channel. Some apps may ask for your 16-digit card number, while others may require a different recipient or reference field. Check the latest in-app instructions before paying close to your due date
UnionBank announced that over-the-counter payments for UnionBank Credit Card and Personal Loan via BDO will be discontinued effective July 20, 2026.
If you currently pay your UnionBank credit card over the counter at BDO, switch to another payment channel before that date. UnionBank recommends UnionBank Online or UnionBank branches for real-time payment crediting.³
After July 20, 2026, remove BDO over-the-counter payment from any evergreen guide or mark it as discontinued.
Payment posting depends on the channel you use.
UnionBank says payments through UnionBank Online are credited to the biller in real time, although the biller or merchant may take a few days to reflect the payment in its system. UnionBank also points customers to UnionBank Online and UnionBank branches for real-time payment crediting.
For payments made through BPI, InstaPay, another bank app or an e-wallet, check the confirmation screen before paying. Some transfers may be processed quickly, but posting to your credit card account can still depend on the payment channel, cut-off time, system status and the details you entered.
If your due date is close, use UnionBank Online or a UnionBank branch where possible and keep your confirmation until your payment appears on your account.
Fees depend on the payment channel.
UnionBank Online or UnionBank branch payments may differ from payments made through another bank, e-wallet or InstaPay. Your payment app should show any transfer fee, service fee or convenience fee before you confirm.
Check the final amount before paying, especially if you’re using a third-party bank app or e-wallet.
If you’re abroad, you’ll still need to use one of UnionBank’s available payment channels. For example, you may be able to pay through UnionBank Online, BPI, InstaPay or another local payment route if you have access to a supported Philippine account or wallet.
If your money is in another currency, you may need to convert or send it to Philippine pesos first. Once your money is in PHP and available in an account or wallet that supports UnionBank credit card payments, you can pay through one of UnionBank’s available channels.

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You can pay your UnionBank credit card through UnionBank Online, UnionBank branches, BPI and other available payment channels. Some banks and e-wallets may also let you send funds to UnionBank through InstaPay, but you should check your app’s latest instructions before using that route. UnionBank points customers to its Payment Convenience page for the full list of current options.
Log in to the BPI app or BPI online, go to Move Money, select Pay Bills, choose Unionbank Credit Card from the biller list, enter your card or reference details, input the amount, then review and confirm.
For BPI, the current biller list shows Unionbank Credit Card. Biller names can vary by bank or wallet, so check the latest biller list in your payment app before confirming.
You may be able to send money to UnionBank through InstaPay from a participating bank or e-wallet. InstaPay is a real-time PHP fund transfer service, and Union Bank of the Philippines is listed as an InstaPay participant. However, not every bank or wallet handles UnionBank credit card payments the same way, so check your app’s latest recipient and reference instructions before using this route.
Only temporarily. UnionBank announced that over-the-counter payments for UnionBank Credit Card and Personal Loan via BDO will be discontinued effective July 20, 2026. Switch to another payment channel before that date.
UnionBank says UnionBank Online payments are credited to the biller in real time, although the biller or merchant may take a few days to reflect the payment.² UnionBank also points customers to UnionBank Online and UnionBank branches for real-time payment crediting. Other channels may follow different cut-off and posting rules.
Yes, but you’ll need to use one of UnionBank’s available payment channels. If your money is in another currency, Wise can help you send or convert money to PHP first, but Wise should not be treated as a direct UnionBank credit card payment channel.
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