NO min. spend to activate the accelerated rates. But since the monthly cap is ₱1,250, you can earn this after spending exactly ₱14,076.58 in the 8.88% categories.
₱5,000 welcome cash credit on first ₱10,000 spend within 2 months
Up to ₱20M travel accident insurance
₱1,250 monthly cap — best suited to moderate spenders; heavy spenders will hit the ceiling quickly
₱15,000 annual cap — there is no monthly cap, meaning you can earn this ₱15k in a few months if you spend a lot. This resets on January 1 every calendar year.
Min. spend per transaction: ₱1,000 to qualify for cashback. Robinsons Brands spend of ₱1,000–₱3,499 earns 1%; ₱3,500 and above earns 3%.
Free first year · ₱2,500 from year 2 · Exclusive promos at Robinsons Retail brands
Cashback accumulates annually and can be redeemed anytime via BPI Help & Support
₱20,000 annual cap — there is no monthly cap, meaning you can earn this ₱20k in a few months if you spend a lot. This resets on January 1 every calendar year.
Min. spend per cycle: ₱10,000 on non-grocery, non-Meralco items (like dining, retail) to unlock that 6% and 2%. Otherwise, your grocery and Meralco spend drop to a terrible 0.2%.
Never-expiring cashback. Easy to redeem in-app
₱1,250 monthly cap — best suited to moderate spenders; heavy spenders will hit the ceiling quickly
Min. spend per cycle: Tier System — need to spend on non-category items to unlock accelerated rates. ₱10,000+ to unlock 5%. ₱5,000 to ₱9,999 to unlock 3%. Under ₱5,000 drops to 0.5%
₱1,000 monthly cap — power spenders may hit ceiling quickly
Min. spend per cycle: Tier System · Below ₱20,000: 1% Landers, 1% Dining, 1% Everywhere else. · Spend ₱20,000 to ₱49,999: 3% Landers, 2% Dining, 2% Everywhere else. · Spend ₱50,000 and above: 5% Landers, 2% Dining, 2% Everywhere else.
Exclusions: Fuel, non-Landers supermarkets, pharma, utilities, telco & government do not earn cashback points
Doubles as Landers membership card · Apply & manage entirely through the Maya app
₱200,000 annual cap — there is no monthly cap, meaning you can earn this ₱200k in a few months if you spend a lot. This resets on your application month.
Requires an active Maya account + valid Landers membership — not available to non-members
Most cards here cap at ₱1,000–₱1,250/month — after that, you earn nothing more on those categories. Big spenders should look at Robinsons Cashback Visa (₱20k annual cap, no monthly cap) or BDO Amex (no cap at all).
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Match the Card to Where You Actually Spend
The best cashback card is the one that fits your lifestyle. Drive a lot? Shell Power at 5% fuel. Dine out often? HSBC Live+ at 8%. Heavy grocery shopper? UnionBank Cash Back at 6%. Run the numbers on your own spend before applying.
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The Annual Fee Break-Even Test
Divide the annual fee by your cashback rate to find your break-even monthly spend. Robinsons Cashback Visa at ₱2,500/yr needs ~₱5,200/month in dining at 4% to pay for itself. If you're not sure, BDO Amex charges ₱250/month — cancel anytime.
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Stack Two Cards for Maximum Returns
Use HSBC Live+ for dining (8%) + UnionBank Cash Back for groceries (6%) + BDO Amex for everything else (1% flat, no cap). Three cards, each doing one job well, will significantly outperform any single card. Pay in full every month — interest wipes out cashback instantly.
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Pay Meralco Through the Right Channel
UnionBank Cash Back gives 2% on Meralco — but only when paid through the UnionBank Online app. Pay it elsewhere and you likely earn nothing. Always check which payment channel activates the accelerated rate.
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Call to Waive the Annual Fee
Banks usually waive the first year automatically. After that, call before your anniversary date and just ask — banks grant waivers more often than you'd think, even if you're short of the threshold. A 5-minute call to waive ₱3,500 is always worth it.
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Cashback Beats Points for Most Filipinos
Points expire, require redemption, and involve complicated rules. Cashback is automatic, transparent, and never expires. Unless you fly internationally twice a year and actively redeem miles, a cashback card will almost always put more money back in your pocket.
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Put Every Recurring Bill on Your Card
Netflix, Spotify, insurance, school fees — run them all through your cashback card. Even 0.5–1% on ₱20,000/month of recurring bills is ₱1,200–₱2,400/year for zero extra effort. Every peso not going through your card is a missed rebate.
Disclaimer — Cashback rates, monthly caps, annual fees, minimum spend thresholds, and fee waiver conditions are subject to change without notice. Accelerated cashback rates on specific categories may require minimum monthly spend targets to activate. Always confirm current terms directly with the issuing bank before applying. The information on this page is intended as a general guide only and reflects publicly available information as of June 2026.