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SeaBank vs GoTyme

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

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SeaBank

Min balance: ₱0

Interest rate

6%

per year

Best for

Shopee shoppers who want to earn interest on idle money

Features

  • 6% p.a. interest
  • No maintaining balance
  • Linked to Shopee
  • Free transfers
  • ShopeePay integration
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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
FeatureSeaBankGoTyme
Interest rate6%5%
Min balance₱0₱0

SeaBank

+Same 6% rate as Maya
+No minimum balance or fees
+Direct Shopee integration
+Easy cash-in via ShopeePay
Limited features beyond savings
No virtual card
Customer support can be slow
Relatively new in PH market

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

SeaBank offers a higher rate (6% vs 5%) and Shopee integration. GoTyme is newer with fewer features. SeaBank is the better choice for most savers unless you specifically want the in-person signup.

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