Pautang means a loan or lending money in Filipino. Online pautang allows borrowers in the Philippines to request cash through a loan app or website without visiting a physical branch.
Loan amounts, eligibility requirements, interest rates, repayment periods, and disbursement methods depend on the lender. Approval is not guaranteed.
These established providers publish regulatory information about the companies operating their services:
Other regulated credit options include GLoan, provided through GCash by SEC-regulated Fuse Financing, Inc., and Home Credit, operated by HC Consumer Finance Philippines, Inc. Maya Personal Loan is provided by Maya Bank, Inc., which is regulated by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
Regulatory registration does not guarantee approval, affordable rates, or protection from impersonators. Always confirm the specific provider and loan offer before applying.
A legitimate lending or financing company must have an SEC Certificate of Authority (CA). Check the company's legal name and registration details, then verify the app on the SEC List of Recorded Online Lending Platforms. For bank-issued loans, verify the provider's BSP regulatory status.
A request for an advance processing fee, security deposit, insurance payment, or QR-code transfer before loan release is a major scam warning. Legitimate loan processing charges, where applicable, must be disclosed in the loan terms rather than requested as a separate advance payment.
Before accepting any online pautang offer, compare:
The lowest advertised interest rate does not necessarily mean the lowest total borrowing cost.
Never share your password, PIN, or one-time password (OTP) with someone claiming to be a loan agent. Be cautious of apps requesting unnecessary access to your contacts, messages, or personal information. Philippine privacy rules restrict excessive data collection and abusive debt collection practices.
Download apps through verified links from the provider's official website or app store listing. Avoid unverified Facebook loan agents, suspicious download links, and offers promising guaranteed approval.
To verify an online lending app, check the official SEC website and its current records of registered companies and recorded online lending platforms.
For complaints involving SEC-regulated lending or financing companies, use the SEC iMessage Portal. The SEC also lists hotline 1-4732 (1-4SEC).
For suspected unauthorized lending operations involving companies without a Certificate of Authority, contact the SEC Enforcement and Investor Protection Department at [email protected].
If a fake loan app has obtained your information or threatened you, save screenshots, payment receipts, messages, and other evidence for your complaint.
| 🟢 Interest: | from 0% to 916% |
| 🟢 Term: | up to 5 years |
| 🟢 Loan amount: | from 200 to 50,000 ₱ |
| 🟢 Number of offers: | 23 |