Get Your Travel Fund Summer-Ready with Maya

If your group chats have subtly renamed themselves to titles like “Siargao 2.0” or “Japan 2026,” it’s often a clear sign that summer travel plans are starting to take shape. Conversations are revolving around booking flights, organizing leave credits, and gradually assembling outfit mood boards in anticipation of upcoming adventures.

But in 2026, trips no longer seem like spontaneous splurges; instead, they feel deliberately planned.

Recent studies show that Millennials and Gen Z travelers are not only spending more on travel but also planning ahead. They start their planning earlier, make more deliberate bookings, and create itineraries months in advance.

Vacations are now viewed as goals to work towards, not merely quick escapes. Financial planning is integrating into the process, alongside Pinterest boards and collaborative spreadsheets.

That’s where Maya, the country’s top Digital Bank and leading all-in-one fintech platform, naturally fits in. As plans develop, the travel fund should also come together seamlessly.

Build the Fund Before You Book

Stress-free travelers don’t wait until two weeks before their trip to start saving. Instead, they create dedicated savings early on.

Whether it’s a cherry blossom reset, a long-overdue European milestone trip, or just a beach escape, more users are creating travel funds with Maya Personal Goals and contributing gradually. They separate their daily expenses from travel savings—keeping rent funds intact while steadily building their travel budget in the background.

Maya Personal Goals allow users to set five individual savings targets and earn 4% interest annually from the start. Adding P20,000 increases the interest rate, reaching up to 8% per year on deposits up to P100,000. This helps grow funds more quickly without impacting daily spending.

Spend Strategically, Not Impulsively

Planning doesn’t mean ceasing spending. It involves making each expense more effective.

By depositing funds into Maya Savings and using Maya for daily transactions, users can increase their savings alongside handling regular expenses. Offering up to 15% interest annually with daily credited interest, your money not only remains active but also grows steadily each day.

Spending can also be strategic. The Maya Black Credit Card rewards with instant Maya Miles on all transactions: including flights, hotel bookings, groceries, bills, dining, and more. At Maya Black Preferred merchants, cardholders can earn up to 10X Maya Miles, allowing faster rewards accumulation on certain purchases.

Those Miles can later be used to offset future travel expenses, turning routine spending into practical value.

Frequent travelers also get free quarterly access to global lounges, a practical benefit that enhances departure experiences without the usual premium card costs. Recognized worldwide and built for a digital-first way of life, the card aligns with how modern travelers operate: cashless, connected, and ready.

Even pre-trip dinners can work in your favor. Using the Maya Credit Card at participating restaurants gives up to 20% cashback straight to your Maya wallet, helping stretch budgets without cutting back on the send-off moments that make trips memorable.

Optimizing spending doesn’t equate to sacrificing enjoyment; rather, it is about making it sustainable. Summer memories are more enjoyable when they aren’t fueled by future stress. Feel free to book the flight, create the Pinterest board, and plan the trip, but ensure your travel fund is also growing as you do.

Follow @mayaiseverything on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok to stay updated. Maya Philippines, Inc. and Maya Bank, Inc. are regulated by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (www.bsp.gov.ph). Deposits are insured by PDIC up to P1 million per depositor.

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