sidjameson Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 I was recently robbed in my first few days back in Thailand, and I have learned my lesson. (probabaly) I may be a frequent visitor to the Philippines so was wondering if I can open a bank account there in order to avoid carrying around cash. If I have a local bank with ATM card can I take money out for free? Or anyway to avoid this? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crille30 Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 (edited) I have security bank,I think thery a big,every were in Angeles,Subic,Manila and they have both dollar account and peso.I had only turistvisa so no problem. Edited June 27, 2012 by crille30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollarman Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 (edited) yes, you can open with BDO at least, I got pesos and dollar account there. And it is free to withdraw if you use BDOs ATM. Edited July 1, 2012 by dollarman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadagent Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 Yes it is possible to open peso and US dollar accounts, as I have both with Metro Bank and BPI (Bank of the Philippines Islands). You can even deposit a check drawn on a US bank into your dollar account and get funds put into your account. BPI has a 25 day hold on the check however. You can get no fee ATM cards as others have posted. They require proper documentaton. I believe they want to see some evidence of residence (phone bill, electric bill, etc.). This may vary with the financial institution so check at the bank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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