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With my 4 years as a part of the workforce, I only have BPI (Bank of the Philippine Islands) as my bank. Mostly because it is the one used for work and BPI is mostly everywhere. You can see a BPI ATM just around the corner. But lately, I’ve been noticing that BPI has been having problems. Whenever it’s nearing salary day, most of their ATMs are down or under maintenance which is a total hassle.

So, I’m thinking of opening another bank account- just thinking. One of my options is BDO (Banco de Oro). I visited their website to check their savings account lists and account opening requirements. I got answers for my first inquiry but the site does not a have a list of requirements for opening an account. Good thing, there’s a BDO branch near my office building so I decided to go there and ask for their requirements.

BDO Account Opening Requirements :

• Any TWO Primary IDs or ONE Primary and TWO Secondary IDs. Original and photocopy (front and back portion) of IDs
• 1×1 or 2×2 ID picture (2 pieces)
• Residence must be within the Branch area and with telephone line. If without telephone line, workplace should be within the Branch area and must present an Original Certificate of Employment.

PRIMARY IDs::

• Philippine Passport
• Foreign Passport with English characters/translations (and the holder must have residence address in the Philippines)
• Alien Certificate of Registration
• Driver’s License with validated Official Receipt from LTO
• PRC ID with License
• Green Card
• Company ID
• Student ID (Current Year) / School Registration Form
• New Social Security System (SSS) ID with picture
• New TIN card
• Locally issued Credit Card with Picture
• Senior Citizens ID

SECONDARY IDs::

• Foreign ID with picture issued by the country of origin
• Philippine Postal ID
• Firearms License with picture
• NBI Clearance with picture
• Voter’s ID
• Barangay Clearance with picture and dry seal
• Police Clearance with picture and dry seal
• POEA card with picture
• OFW card with picture

FOR JUNIOR SAVER’S CLUB

• 2 valid IDs of Parent/s or Guardian
• 1×1 ID picture of the Parent/s or Guardian and Child
• Original and Photocopy of Child’s Birth Certificate

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