Cebuana Lhuillier Bank Opens Yulo Branch, Strengthening Access to Inclusive Banking in Iloilo

As Iloilo continues to grow as a dynamic commercial and residential hub, Cebuana Lhuillier Bank is further strengthening its presence in the region with the soft opening of its newest branch in Yulo. The new branch expands CL Bank’s nationwide network to 11 branches and marks the continued rollout of its co-located banking and pawnshop model, designed to make financial access more convenient, inclusive, and responsive to the evolving needs of Filipinos.

Located in a busy commercial area that serves nearby residential communities, schools, markets, and local businesses, the Yulo branch is strategically positioned to bring essential financial services closer to where customers live and work. By establishing a presence in one of Iloilo’s growing economic corridors, CL Bank aims to support the financial needs of individuals, families, entrepreneurs, and workers who drive everyday economic activity in the region.

The branch opening reflects CL Bank’s continued focus on expanding in high-growth areas where access to formal financial services can create greater opportunities for savings, business development, and financial security.

“Expanding our presence in key growth areas like Yulo allows us to bring essential financial services closer to communities that need them most. Our goal has always been to make banking more inclusive, more accessible, and more responsive to the everyday needs of Filipinos,” said Cebuana Lhuillier President and CEO Jean Henri Lhuillier.

The Yulo branch is CL Bank’s second co-located branch, following its Balibago, Sta. Rosa branch. Through this setup, Cebuana Lhuillier Bank integrates banking and pawnshop services in one location, allowing customers to access a wider range of financial solutions more conveniently and efficiently. The model also reflects the broader Cebuana Lhuillier vision of bringing essential financial services together under one roof, making transactions simpler and more accessible for underserved and emerging communities.

Clients may access a full suite of deposit products, including Micro Savings, Cebuana Savings, Regular Savings, Time Deposits, and Checking Accounts, designed to support both everyday banking needs and longer-term financial goals. These products provide customers with secure and accessible options for managing their finances while encouraging a stronger culture of saving.

The branch also offers lending products such as teacher loans, business loans, home loans, and corporate salary loans, providing flexible financing solutions for individuals, professionals, and businesses. By offering access to credit tailored to different customer segments, CL Bank helps empower clients to pursue personal goals, grow enterprises, and invest in their future.

The opening of the Yulo branch underscores Cebuana Lhuillier Bank’s continued commitment to expanding financial inclusion by making essential banking services more accessible in emerging commercial centers nationwide. As it continues to grow its network and strengthen its integrated service model, CL Bank remains focused on helping more Filipinos participate in and benefit from the formal financial system. A formal grand launch of the Yulo branch is expected in the coming weeks.