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Banking for the rest of us

Discussion in 'Dumaguete City' started by onlymichael, Jun 6, 2012.

  1. onlymichael

    onlymichael DI Member

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    Can anyone please answer these questions?

    Is there a bank in Dumaguete that will open a bank account for an American on tourist visa who currently has a residential address in Dumag? Other cities have reported mixed results in trying to do this with some banks allowing and others not. As far as I know there is no law preventing them from opening an account. In brief what are the requirements for an ACR that Metro bank mentioned when they told me that was required.

    I will need direct deposit from SSA account as well as an account to transfer funds from my US bank to Phil bank.

    If not, would I have better luck in Cebu?
     
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    newbie27 DI Forum Adept

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    Unionbank Eon account - Its an ATM card,designed for visa debit card use and paypal transaction in the philippines got a little requirement 2 id's will do.
     
  3. Pedro

    Pedro DI Senior Member Showcase Reviewer Veteran Navy

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    I had no problem opening my BPI account with just a passport and local address. :smile:
     
  4. Rhoody

    Rhoody DI Forum Luminary

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    3 passport-pictures, a few copies and 50$. You need to apply for one after 59 days anyway
     
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    Best of luck.......!
     
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