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Maya Savings vs GoTyme

Side-by-side comparison for 2026. Rates, features, and which one is better for you.

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Maya Savings

Min balance: ₱0

Interest rate

6%

per year

Best for

Savers who want the highest interest rate and strong security

Features

  • 6% p.a. interest
  • Virtual Visa/Mastercard
  • QR cashback
  • USD wallet
  • Crypto trading
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GoTyme

Min balance: ₱0

Interest rate

5%

per year

Best for

People who prefer in-person signup and trust big-name backing

Features

  • 5% p.a. interest
  • Instant virtual debit card
  • Sign up at SM/Robinsons kiosks
  • Free transfers
  • Backed by Gokongwei + Tyme
FeatureMaya SavingsGoTyme
Interest rate6%5%
Min balance₱0₱0

Maya Savings

+Highest interest rate tier
+Strong security (dual-layer encryption)
+Weekend transactions work smoothly
+Virtual card for online shopping
Cash-in options more limited than GCash
Fewer merchant acceptance points
App can be slow on older phones

GoTyme

+Can sign up in-person at mall kiosks
+Backed by major conglomerate
+Good for people uncomfortable with purely digital signup
+Instant virtual card
Lower interest rate (5% vs 6%)
Fewer features than Maya/Tonik
Still building out ecosystem
Limited loan products

The verdict

Maya wins on rate (6% vs 5%) and features. GoTyme is worth considering only if you prefer signing up at a physical kiosk. For most people, Maya is the better choice.

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