Press Release
Starpago, a leading global payments provider, and Coins.ph, the Philippines leading digital asset exchange and one of the fastest growing digital wallet platforms, have announced a strategic partnership to launch an all-in-one payment and payout solution designed to bridge the gap between global businesses and the Philippine market. This collaboration introduces a streamlined way for companies to collect payments through the Philippines’ national QR standard (QR Ph) and disburse funds instantly to local bank accounts and e-wallets, removing the traditional hurdles of fragmented financial systems.
For many international platforms and local marketplaces, managing money in the Philippines has historically been a complex challenge involving multiple intermediaries, high fees, and manual processing delays. The new solution by Starpago and Coins.ph solves these pain points by consolidating everything into a single, cohesive flow. Businesses can now accept Philippine Pesos (PHP) from customers using any QRPh-enabled app, while simultaneously enabling near-instant payouts to suppliers, freelancers, or service providers via reliable local networks like InstaPay and PESONet.
Secured and compliant payment flows
Security and compliance serve as the foundation of this partnership, ensuring that every transaction is handled with institutional-grade oversight. Coins.ph is regulated by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and holds both Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) and Electronic Money Issuer (EMI) licenses. Complemented by Starpago’s longstanding ISO 27001 certification and advanced encryption protocols, this collaboration ensures that all user data and funds are protected by rigorous global security standards and proactive regulatory alignment.
The partnership is now live and its rollout is designed for long-term global growth, beginning with a focused first phase on PHP transactions. By making it easier for gig platforms, e-commerce sites, and SMEs to handle “in-and-out” payment flows, Starpago and Coins.ph are driving greater financial efficiency for thousands of Filipino recipients who rely on fast access to their funds. Whether it is a freelancer receiving a project payment or a vendor settling a supply chain invoice, the process is now near-instant and entirely transparent.
Multi-currency transactions
Looking ahead, Starpago and Coins.ph plan to expand this model far beyond Philippine borders. Following the successful integration of local PHP rails, the second phase of the partnership, which is eyed for mid 2026, will introduce support for additional international currencies and markets. This expansion, to be facilitated by Coins.xyz in Thailand and Brazil, will specifically include Thai Baht and Brazilian Real.
This evolution will transform the platform into a truly global multi-currency engine, allowing businesses to manage their international payments with the same ease and security they now enjoy in the Philippines.
Simplifying global trade and creating a comprehensive financial gateway
“Our mission at Starpago has always been to simplify the complexity of global trade by building smarter payment rails,” said Jeremille Raton, Philippine Representative of Starpago. “By partnering with Coins.ph, we are giving global businesses a ‘local advantage’ in the Philippines. We are combining our global reach with our partner’s deep local roots to ensure that moving money into and out of the country is as simple and convenient.”
Coins.ph CEO Wei Zhou welcomed the collaboration saying “This partnership is a perfect example of how we are evolving beyond a traditional wallet into a comprehensive financial gateway,”
“By integrating Starpago’s global capabilities with our local infrastructure, we are enabling an enhanced experience for businesses—offering both high-level financial access and everyday utility. We are excited to help more businesses and Filipinos connect to the global economy through faster, cheaper, and more reliable payment flows,” Zhou added.
