This procedure explains various ways to Obtain Bank Certificate in SOCCSKSARGEN.

Apply In PersonEdit

1. Here's how you can apply for a Bank Certificate in person. Just head over to your bank and file a request for the certificate. Please note that the application process differs per bank. For some banks, you may only request a bank certificate from a specific branch, this is usually the branch where you opened your account. For other banks it doesn't matter, they will still process your request even if you don't have an account on that specific branch.
2. Go to the "New Accounts" desk and ask for a bank certificate request/service slip or application form. Some banks made their forms available online for download. You may print and fill out the form ahead of your visit to the bank to save you some time. Filling out the form is pretty easy, you just provide all the needed information specially the reason why you are requesting a bank certificate. But do make sure that you have written the correct account name and account number.
3. Go over your application once again before you submit it to the bank officer. You may need to present your valid ID to prove that you are indeed the account holder.
4. The bank officer will review your request and ask you how would you like to pay for the bank certificate. They can directly debit your account or you can pay for it in cash or check.
5. The bank officer will process your request. Depending on the availability of the signatory, you may be able to collect your certificate on the same day or you may be asked to come back the next day to pick up your certificate.

1. Filled out request slip or application form
2. Valid Identification

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)
A. Mabini St. cor. P. Ocampo St.,
Malate Manila, Philippines 1004
Tel. No. : (632) 8 708.77.01
E-mail: bspmail@bsp.gov.ph

BSP Directory

Directory of Banks and Non-Bank Financial Institutions

Contact information to some banks in the Philippines (for other banks, you may use the link above to search)

Land Bank of the Philippines
Telephone Number : (02) 8-405-7000
Domestic Toll Free: 1-800-10-405-7000
Email Address: customercare@mail.landbank.com
Fax Number: (632) 8-528-8408

Business Address:
32/F, LANDBANK Plaza
1598 M.H. del Pilar Dr. J. Quintos St.
Malate, Manila
Branches

Union Bank of the Philippines
24-Hour Customer Service
Metro Manila: (+632) 8841-8600
PLDT domestic toll free: 1-800-1888-2277
International toll-free: (IAC) + 800-8277-2273
Email Address: customer.service@unionbankph.com

Head Office Address:
UnionBank Plaza Bldg.,
Meralco Ave. corner Onyx St.,
Ortigas Center, Pasig City, Philippines
Branches

Banco de Oro (BDO)
Email: callcenter@bdo.com.ph
Metro Manila: (+632) 8631-8000
Domestic Toll-Free Nos:1800-10-631-8000 (PLDT)
1800-3-631-8000 (Digitel)
1800-5-631-8000 (Bayantel)
1800-8-631-8000 (Globelines)
International Toll-Free Nos.: IAC +800-8-631-8000

BDO Corporate Center:
7899 Makati Avenue
Makati City 0726, Philippines
Trunkline: (+632) 8840-7000

Branches

Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI)
Tower One, Ayala North Exchange
6796 Ayala Avenue corner Salcedo St.,
Legaspi Village, Makati City 1229
Phone Banking: (632) 889-10000

Branches

Metrobank Contact Center
Metro Manila: (02) 88-700-700
Domestic Toll Free: 1-800-1888-5775
Email: customercare@metrobank.com.ph

Head Office - Metrobank Plaza
Sen. Gil J. Puyat Avenue,
Makati City, 1200 Philippines

Branches

All account holders may request for a bank certificate.

• Varies per bank

Since bank certificates are often used in applying for a visa, most of the time you will be asked to submit your most recent bank certificate. That's the reason why in your application / request you are asked to provide the date to be certified. For example, for Japan Visa the bank certificate must be issued within the last 3 months. For Korean, it's 6 months.

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It varies depending on the bank. Some banks can issue the Bank Certificate on the same day, some will ask their clients to come back the following day to pick up their certificate.

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The process of obtaining a bank certificate varies per bank. In some cases, you may only request a bank certificate from a specific branch, this is usually the branch where you opened your account. For other banks it doesn't matter, they will still process your request even if you don't have an account on that specific branch.

• Account name
• Account number
• Addressee
• Address
• Date to be certified
• Amount (if applicable)
• Purpose
• Additional information
• Mode of payment

For visa application, you may be asked to present a bank certificate to prove that you have the financial means to support your trip abroad. You may be asked to present a bank certificate when you apply for a Japanese visa, Korean visa, Schengen visa and many other visas. You may be required to present a bank certificate and also a bank statement.

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Given that a bank certificate is often needed when you apply for a visa, please do take note of the amount of cash you have on your account. Embassies requiring a bank statement usually look at your account's balance, when did you open your account and recent transactions. There is no clear cut rules on how much money you should have, but just to be safe make sure it is enough to sustain your daily needs while you are abroad and then some.

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas

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