BPI Champions Travel Accessibility for Cebuanos

Ryan Y. Balce

Frederick M. Faustino

Our Covid19 Frontliners have suffered a lot - some lost the battle, some are still suffering while protecting patients at the hospital while some really are just tired. But this coming Christmas, they will be celebrated with "Maagang Pamasko sa Panahon ng COVID-19". It is a Bayanihan program launched by BPI Foundation, the social development arm of BPI, in collaboration with Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. (RAFI). 

A medical frontliner in Cebu City receives a personal protective equipment and half-face respirator from BPI Foundation.

(PRESS RELEASE) 

“Maagang Pamasko sa Panahon ng COVID-19” is a three-part project under BPI Foundation's Bayanihan program that aims to uplift the spirits and give hope to those most affected by the pandemic this holiday season. 

Your mobile key in the BPI Mobile app needs to be activated for you to complete the enrollment. To learn how to activate your mobile key, click the link!

Pandemic is still here! Safety is still our priority even doing some errands outside the house. Even though we still need to go out to do groceries or buy some food, we still need to be vigilant in everything we do. Always wear a mask, wash your hands, maintain physical distancing and avoid any crowded place. The same goes for queuing yourself to a long crowded line. Personally, I thank PLDT Home for giving options of paying our PLDT Home Bill online! 

First thing first, why pay online?

Safety first. No need to risk your health with long crowded lines.

Secured Payments. Authorized banks and payment partners handle your data with care.

Convenient. Quick and easy ways to settle your bill anytime and anywhere.

Now, here are the steps to follow for a quick, safe and convenient payment online using PayMaya! 

For other payment options, check out below or this link. 

Here's the official Advisory from PayMaya Philippines 

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Enhanced Community Quarantine is extended to almost major cities in the Philippines. Of course, our family and friends who are living far away from us sometimes need our financial support, especially that most of them are not working due to this nCov-19. Just in time, Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) made an easy way to send cash from your BPI account to any Palawan Express branches nationwide in a feature called BPI to Cash. This is very helpful since you only need to login to your device at home and no need to queue in a long waiting line in Palawan Express shop.

How To Transfer Cash Money From BPI To Palawan Express?

Before your proceed, please be informed that this feature is not yet added to BPI Mobile App but as of now, you can open a browser in your phone to proceed with the guide below.

Now, here are some Frequently Asked Questions about this new BPI feature.

What is BPI to Cash?

BPI to Cash is BPI’s newest facility which allows BPI account holders to send or pay cash within the day to any receiver through Palawan Express, BPI’s pay-out partner. You just need your receiver’s full name and mobile number. BPI clients can access this through BPI Online or mobile app.

Who can send/pay cash to a receiver?

BPI clients with a savings or checking account and are enrolled in online banking.

How can I send/pay cash to the receiver?



For the sender:

1. On the web, go to BPI to Cash. This feature will be available on the BPI Mobile app soon.
2. Fill in the details of the receiver, then click on “Next.”
• Amount to send
• Receiver’s name (first name, middle initial, last name)
• Receiver’s mobile number
3. Enter the registered email address.
4. Log in to your BPI Online account with your credentials.
5. Select which account you would like to use, then select “Pay”. A service fee of Php 99 will be charged per send out.
6. Enter the one-time PIN (OTP) to be sent to your registered mobile number, and click “Proceed”.   
7. Get the 13-digit reference number that will appear on the confirmation screen. Send it to the receiver.

For the receiver:

1. Receive the 13-digit reference number from the sender.
2. Go to the nearest Palawan Express branch.
3. Present a valid ID and the 13-digit reference number upon claiming.
4. Get the cash.*

*Palawan Express branches are open every day from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. However, due to the COVID-19 situation, the business hours of Palawan Express branches may vary depending on the location. You may check their schedules.

Bank of the Philippines Islands reported earlier today an "Internal Data processing error" after reports from clients that there are unsolicited withdrawals or deposits to their accounts. Hours later, BPI posted an inconvenience status on their Facebook page.

BPI Advisory

Original Message (via BPI Facebook Page)

“Due to an internal data processing error, some clients may have seen their accounts debited twice or credited twice for a past transaction. We are currently correcting the mispostings. We apologize for the inconvenience that this may have caused.”


Edited Post BPI ADVISORY:

Further to our announcement this morning, we have identified an internal system error that caused some transactions occurring between April 27 and May 2 to be double-posted as of June 6.

We have identified the root cause of this error, and are temporarily suspending access to electronic channels to speed up rectification. All BPI branches will open on time this morning and will continue to service your needs.

We anticipate full resolution of this error within today. We wish to reassure our clients that this matter will be resolved expediently and that none of them will lose money from this incident.

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