BSP Gives E-Wallets 48-hr Ultimatum to Unlink from Gambling sites – What You Need to Know?

New horizons unfold for digital payment users as the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas delivers a decisive mandate: electronic wallets are required to sever connections with online gambling platforms within 48 hours. 

BSP Deputy Governor Mamerto Tangonan announced this directive during the Senate Games and Amusement Committee hearing on August 14, affirming that by Sunday, e-wallets are to sever all connections with gambling platforms. The monetary board of BSP approved a policy directing supervised institutions to remove gambling-related access features immediately.

Senate Committee Chairman Erwin Tulfo conveyed an uncompromising stance against any delays. He warned that non-compliant e-wallet providers face contempt proceedings if gambling access remains active come Sunday morning. Lawmakers questioned the need for a 48-hour window instead of immediate enforcement. However, such delay is necessary for users of iGaming platforms to manage their funds; such as withdrawals.

Industry groups rally behind consumer protection. Through the FinTech Alliance Philippines, we get to see an alignment with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas in securing stricter control mechanisms over payment channels associated with licensed gaming entities. Such safeguards include enhanced due diligence, real-time monitoring, and blacklisting of illegal sites. Moreover, strict compliance with BSP rules. Meanwhile, PAGCOR has mandated the elimination of gambling-related visuals; including billboards and out-of-home advertisements, by August 15.

Earlier in July, BSP drafted sweeping rules governing digital gambling payments. These include biometric ID checks, daily transaction limits, time-based restrictions to curb impulsive spending, and user-controlled features like personal caps and break periods.

What this means for you:

1. No more one-tap access to gambling sites
   E-wallet applications are instructed to eliminate redirects associated with online gambling platforms, effectively closing that convenient pathway.
2. Safer digital spending environment
   Tighter rules on digital payments reduce risks of impulsive spending and gambling addiction; preventing financial harm.
3. MCW Casino stands ready
   Mega Casino World adapts to this transition, ensuring that alterations in digital payment systems never hinder access to licensed and secure gaming experiences. No indirect links via e-wallets? Fret not, join MCW Casino Now! MCW encourages users to log in via direct, trusted channels for seamless, secured entertainment.
4. New regulatory landscape ahead
   Expect further industry safeguards: biometric checks, spending limits, cooling-off features, and mandatory user protections in upcoming BSP circulars.

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