Creativity has always been at the core of Filipino culture, shaping what we eat, wear, and experience every day. Since 2012, Purveyr has been championing this spirit, evolving from a blog into a multidimensional concept that hosts Purveyr Fair, a platform where independent creators and communities come together to celebrate local culture.
This year’s Purveyr Fair was its biggest yet, double the size of last year’s, bringing together an even more diverse mix of creative communities. From fashion to tattooing, homeware to streetwear, illustration to food, the fair managed to keep that same intimate, inspiring energy that fairgoers have come to love.
And with Maya, the Philippines’ #1 Fintech Ecosystem and Digital Bank, as a partner, that vision grew even stronger, making it easier for fairgoers to support creators and for small businesses to thrive.
“Purveyr Fair is about connection,” says founder Marvin Conanan. “It’s creators meeting communities, people discovering new cultures, and audiences seeing just how alive and diverse creativity is in the Philippines.”
But this year marked a first for Purveyr Fair—partnering with a digital bank to empower merchants with cashless payments and new opportunities to grow their sales. “Purveyr Fair has always been a marketplace, and Maya is a perfect partner in terms of business growth and development,” adds Marvin. “And beyond just payments, Maya Black’s aesthetic and brand language resonate with the creative community. It feels natural to the culture we’re celebrating.”
With Maya Business powering the Purveyr Fair, visitors could tap or scan their way through the event, while merchants seamlessly accepted everything from QR to credit and debit cards, no cash, no hassle.
“Accessibility in payments is crucial to that—especially card payments. It makes it easier for people to support what we do,” says Marvin. “But more than transactions, Maya Black also offers a perspective on how consumers and businesses can use financial tools to thrive in both their lifestyles and their creative pursuits. That’s what makes this partnership unique.”
And it wasn’t just convenient for shoppers. For many merchants, it was their first time using Maya Business, marking a big step in how small businesses are embracing digital tools. Beyond digital payments, Maya Business also equips SMEs with the tools to scale: from POS terminals and QR Ph payments to digital invoicing, online storefronts, and even access to business loans and working capital. By adopting Maya, SMEs operate with the same level of efficiency and professionalism as bigger businesses, without the hassle of traditional banking.
The partnership also introduced Purveyr’s merchants as part of the Maya Black Preferred program, giving them visibility within Maya’s network of forward-thinking businesses. At the fair, Maya Black cardholders enjoyed 5x Maya Miles at select merchants and even scored exclusive perks like a limited-edition merch. It was a way to not just shop local, but to earn more while backing independent creativity.
Outside the fair, the Maya Black Credit Card is designed for the experience-driven generation. Customers enjoy:
- Up to 10x Maya Miles at Maya Black Preferred merchants nationwide
- A 3,000-mile welcome bonus after spending ₱5,000 in the first 60 days
- Global access through Visa, including entry to 1,300+ airport lounges
A sleek, numberless design with auto-refreshing CVV for next-level security—all managed fully in-app
It’s more than just a card, it’s a lifestyle companion. A coffee run can bring you closer to your next trip, while a weekend shopping spree unlocks exclusive access and rewards.
For Purveyr, teaming up with Maya wasn’t just about smoother transactions. It marked a bigger shift: Filipino creators and SMEs embracing digital tools that make their passions more sustainable, accessible, and rewarding. With Maya powering both the business and consumer sides of creativity, Filipino culture isn’t just being celebrated, it’s being supported and elevated for the future.
Want to give your customers the same elevated experience? Join the Maya Black Preferred program by signing up as a Maya Business merchant today.
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