Lenders accept these alternatives as proof of income
GCash, Maya — 3-6 months of regular transactions accepted
Last 3 months showing regular income deposits
OEC + POEA contract + remittance history
For self-employed: BIR ITR or business registration
Tala, Cashalo — AI-based scoring from phone data
Some apps use social graph as supplementary data
All SEC-registered — ranked by safety score
These borrower types are commonly approved
Grab drivers, online sellers, content creators — no payslip but regular income
Dependents receiving regular remittances from abroad
Sari-sari store owners, market vendors, small business owners
No employment history — start with small amounts to build credit
The no-payslip loan space attracts illegal lenders. Warning signs: no SEC registration, interest rates above 6% per month, access to your contacts list, harassment-style collection calls. Always verify SEC registration at sec.gov.ph before applying.
Check the SEC Blacklist →Use the Employment filter to see only apps that accept your income type.