Opening a bank account in the Philippines?

[pennybarry]

Hi all.

Quite simply, I'm looking to set up a bank account in the Philippines.
has anyone from the UK here done this before??
Hopefully it will be with Landbank.
The same bank as my Fiancee's
Are there any pitfalls in doing this, like charges etc...?
I do have my reasons.


Thanks alot.


Philip....

Hi Philip! OFW's used to prefer Landbank for remittance purposes because they have no maintaining balance like other banks. Deposit needed is only 100-200 pesos if you're in the Philippines.
It was my bank when I was still OFW. I don't think you can deposit or make an opening account from UK.
But then try to make a query or get in touch with their foreign subsidiaries.
https://www.landbank.com/subLBP_remit.asp

[Fitzy]

Hi Philip! OFW's used to prefer Landbank for remittance purposes because they have no maintaining balance like other banks. Deposit needed is only 100-200 pesos if you're in the Philippines.
It was my bank when I was still OFW. I don't think you can deposit or make an opening account from UK.
But then try to make a query or get in touch with their foreign subsidiaries.
https://www.landbank.com/subLBP_remit.asp

I already did and thank you so much.
My bank Santander will charge me £25 per transfer
Tho am Divorced, i need to get rid of some money quick, due to the financial disclousure pending!
No smart comments people

I sent Emma some to her landbank Account via Xoom last month.

I guess, all i will need is my passport for iD purposes to open an account?????


Thanks in advance.

I want to do this in Feb