RCBC’s Core Businesses up by 26% Driving P9.5B Profit in 2024

​Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation deliverd net income of P9.5 billion for the full year 2024, with double-digit growth of 26% in net interest income and a 40% expansion in consumer loans. The bank's total resources reached P1.4 trillion by end 2024. Net income growth, without the non-recurring gains in 2023, was at 13.6% year-on-year, as core business maintains momentum.

The bank's net interest income reached P42.5 billion, fueled by a 14% increase in loan volumes and better yields, as consumer loans contributed 40% to the P709.7 billion loan portfolio. RCBC's total loan portfolio increased by 17.2%, outpacing the industry's average loan growth of 11.1% as of November 2024. Credit card receivables increased by 48% in 2024, as cards in force increased by 21% and billings increased by 41%. Secured consumer loans - mortgage and auto, increased by 30% in 2024.
 
"We have grown our consumer loan portfolio at blistering speeds, surpassing industry. This complements our portfolio strategy while ensuring strong engagement with our customer base as their primary bank" said RCBC President and CEO, Eugene S. Acevedo. "Data analytics and digital enhancements have become key drivers for our core income growth in 2024 and will remain to be our priorities in 2025."
 
The bank's total resources reached P1.4 trillion, up by 9.8% year-on-year and 13.7% 5-year CAGR. Total deposits stood at P1.02 trillion with CASA-to-total deposits ratio at 52.6%. RCBC successfully raised $350 million through five-year sustainability bonds. Proceeds will support green and social projects under RCBC's Sustainable Finance Framework.
 
RCBC maintained a solid capital position at P158.5 billion, and capital ratios CAR of 16.08% and a CET1 ratio stood at 13.53%, maintaining healty buffers.
 
RCBC was recognized as "Digital Bank of the Year" at The Asset Triple A Digital Awards, "Corporate Bank of the Year" at the Global Banking and Finance Awards and "Sustainable Innovator Award" at the Singapore Fintech Festival, a testament to its digital banking advancements and commitment to expanding financial access to underserved communities. Alongside 57 other recognitions year-to-date, RCBC has also been distinguished for its excellence in customer experience and economic empowerment.
 
As of December 2024, RCBC had a total consolidated network of 465 branches, 1,482 automated teller machines, and 8,426 ATM Go terminals strategically located nationwide.

RCBC is a leading financial services provider in the Philippines offering a wide range of banking and financial products and services. RCBC is engaged in all aspects of traditional banking, investment banking, microfinance, retail financing (auto, mortgage and housing loans, and credit cards), remittance. leasing, foreign exchange, and stock brokering. RCBC is a member of the Yuchengco Group of Companies (YGC), one of the oldest and largest conglomerates in South East Asia.