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Who we are

Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company

Established in 1962, the Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company has become the premier universal bank and among the foremost financial institutions in the Philippines.

With a history spanning more than 60 years, it aims to deliver meaningful banking to Filipinos everywhere.

It boasts diverse product portfolio including investment banking, thrift banking, leasing and financing, bancassurance, and credit cards.

It offers a full range of services to large local and multinational corporations, middle-market and SMEs, high net-worth individuals and retail segment.

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Who owns Metrobank

Public ownership

As of June 2023, 48.0% of the company is publicly owned, where 37.2% belong to GT Capital Holdings, Inc., and 14.7% to the Ty family and other related parties.Metrobank (MBT) has been listed on the Philippine Stock Exchange since 1981.

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    Vision and Mission

    Meaningful Banking from Good Hands

    We aim to be the country’s premiere financial conglomerate, empowering our individual and business clients to realize their goals and reach their full potential. By creating and customizing financial solutions in response to our stakeholder’s needs, continuously expanding our scope of reach, and leading in community service, we live up to our “You’re in Good Hands” promise that embodies who we are and what we do. We are Metrobank.

    Our business relies on the principles of trust, honesty and integrity as we serve our customers and help them attain their financial goals.

    We strengthen the organization by continuously developing and enhancing the abilities of our people. We nurture them into professional individuals with integrity and passion for service and excellence. We ensure their future by providing them with fulfilling careers.

    We adhere to the highest standards of corporate governance, exercising accountability, fairness, and transparency across all our business operations. We exercise good management to provide our shareholders with sustainable returns on their investments.

    We give back to the communities we serve, committed to making meaningful contributions to the economic and social development of our nation.

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    Articles of Incorporation

    Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company was first incorporated on April 6, 1962.

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    By-laws

    Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company was first incorporated on April 6, 1962.

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    Certifications

    Metrobank Certifications

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    Certification Regarding Correspondent Accounts for Foreign Banks

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    Wolfsberg Group Compliance

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    Awards

    Meaningful achievements

    Metrobank's 60-year history of delivering meaningful banking is decorated with several awards and accolades. We have only been able to achieve all of these thanks to you, our customers.

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    Metrobank Conglomerate

    Domestic Subsidiaries, Affiliates, and Partners

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    How We Work

    Organizational Chart, Conglomerate Map and Shareholding Structure

    The Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. is organized to deliver a meaningful impact as a financial conglomerate, working through its various units as well as with other members of the Metrobank Group.

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    FAQs

    Who We Are | Metrobank? ›

    Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company was first incorporated on April 6, 1962. Metrobank's 60-year history of delivering meaningful banking is decorated with several awards and accolades. We have only been able to achieve all of these thanks to you, our customers.

    What is the slogan of Metrobank? ›

    You're In Good Hands | Metrobank.

    Is Metrobank Filipino owned? ›

    Metrobank was incorporated in Binondo, Manila by a group of Filipino businessmen principally to provide financial services to the Filipino-Chinese community. It opened its first local branch in 1963, then expanded beyond Philippine shores only a few years after its establishment.

    What is the meaning of Metrobank logo? ›

    The Metrobank Logo. Metrobank's logo is composed of a diamond-shaped globe, supporting its goal in the beginning to aggressively grow and expand all over the world. The diamond is standing on a stylized “M,” which represents stability and solidity, both achieved through trust and confidence.

    What bank is Metrobank linked to? ›

    Metro Bank PLC is an independent UK Bank - it is not affiliated with any other bank or organisation (including the METRO newspaper or its publishers) anywhere in the world. "Metrobank" is the registered trademark of Metro Bank PLC.

    What is the Metrobank story in good hands? ›

    “In Good Hands, The Metrobank Story” is a short video narrating the rich heritage of the Bank that it has built for over 60 years. It showed the resilience, values, and culture of “malasakit” of Metrobankers, which differentiates Metrobank, the country's second largest Bank.

    What is the slogan of M&T Bank? ›

    We Understand What's Important | M&T Bank.

    Is Metrobank a safe bank? ›

    Metro Bank is a UK regulated bank, meaning its customers' accounts are covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS). FSCS protects up to £85,000 of deposits per individual, per financial institution, and also covers mortgages, insurance and investments.

    Is Metrobank British or American? ›

    MetroBank, the subsidiary of MetroCorp Bancshares, an American bank based in Houston, Texas. Metro Bank (United Kingdom), a British retail bank established in 2010.

    Who is the owner of Metrobank? ›

    Public ownership

    As of March 2024, 48.0% of the company is publicly owned, while 37.2% of it belongs to GT Capital Holdings, Inc., and 14.7% of it belongs to the Ty family and other related parties. Metrobank (MBT) has been listed on the Philippine Stock Exchange since 1981.

    What makes Metrobank special? ›

    In 2023, it was acclaimed as the Strongest Bank in the Philippines by 'The Asian Banker' and 'Bank of the Year' by The Banker. These recognitions, bolstered by numerous other global awards, underscore Metrobank's prowess as a financial institution, making it the prudent choice for managing wealth.

    What is unique about Metrobank? ›

    We may be in the same business, but there's something that makes us different from other banks: our people. We are people-people. We're here to make your life (and your banking) easier, whether you prefer a stress-free digital experience or one with a more human touch.

    What is the largest bank in the Philippines? ›

    BDO Unibank

    Largest bank in the Philippines in terms of total assets. Extensive branch network and ATM coverage nationwide.

    Why is Metro Bank in trouble? ›

    Last year Metro Bank faced a balance sheet crisis which forced the lender into a £925m refinancing deal. The bank also struggled to make money during the long period of rock bottom interest rates and had difficulties during the challenging pandemic period.

    Is Metro Bank closing down? ›

    We are keeping all our stores open across England and Wales. However, because customers are now often choosing to bank with us in other ways – such as using our App – we have reassessed our store opening hours.

    Is Metro Bank a stable bank? ›

    The Bank was named Best Bank for the Ultra-High-Net-Worth and Best Domestic Private Bank by Asiamoney in 2023. The Banker recognized Metrobank as the Philippines' Bank of the Year for 2022 and 2023. Moreover, it was hailed as the Strongest Bank in the Philippines by The Asian Banker for 2021, 2022, and 2023.

    What is the mission statement of Metrobank? ›

    We aim to be the country's premiere financial conglomerate, empowering our individual and business clients to realize their goals and reach their full potential.

    What is the brand promise of Metrobank? ›

    All these are guided by our mission, vision, and values to deliver on our brand promise, “You're in Good Hands with Metrobank” to our customers, employees, and all our stakeholders.

    What are Metrobank core values? ›

    Our core values of honesty, integrity and respect for people underpin our work with our customers, employees, suppliers, and other stakeholders. We strive to live out our core values, our responsibilities, and the principles and behaviors by which we do business contained in our Codes of Conduct.

    What bank slogan is you're richer than you think? ›

    Scotiabank's slogan “You're Richer Than You Think”

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