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The DBP Electronic Cash Remittance (EC REMIT) Program

Capitalizing on its 59-year history as a solid, stable institution, DBP expands its global reach and taps the growing OFW market by offering competitive remittance products and services to encourage Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) to take advantage of settlement options available through the banking system.

The DBP Electronic Cash Remittance (EC Remit) Program provides OFWs with a secure, safe fast, easy, efficient, and reliable means to remit their hard-earned money to their designated beneficiaries in the Philippines through a combination of electronic-based and traditional remittance services. These include virtual payments, credit and debit card facilities, fund transfers and payments through ATMs/banks, non-bank service providers and door-to-door delivery facilities.

PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

DBP EC CARD

Enjoy electronic convenience with the DBP EC CARD - a prepaid, reloadable ATM Card that enables OFWs to send money anytime, anywhere! This multi-purpose card also provides beneficiaries ready access to cash 24/7, wherever they may be.
WORRY FREE No maintaining/minimum balance
INSTANT CASH Withdraw cash from any DBP, Megalink, Bancnet, or Expressnet ATM
EC REMIT Remittances may be sent through any DBP Office/Partner abroad
SAFE ALTERNATIVE Convenient, reloadable and secure with personalized PIN.
PRACTICAL GIFT The DBP EC Card IS an ideal gift for any occasion

TO APPLY:

1) Simply visit the nearest DBP EC Remit Center/Branch or DBP Partner in the Middle East, North America, Europe or Asia.

2) Present two valid IDs (at least one with picture)

3) Fill up the DBP EC Card Form and write the desired amount.

4) Applicants get a card with the correspondent PIN assigned to the account.

DBP EC DOOR-TO-DOOR

Sending money to your loved ones back home has never been so safe and convenient! Backed by the reliability and stability of the Philippines' leading government financial institution, DBP EC DOOR-TO-DOOR ensures that remittances are delivered right at your beneficiaries' doorstep - fast and worry-free.

DBP has also accredited only the most reputable and dependable courier service providers to guarantee that remittances reach their destination at the quickest time possible.

TO REMIT/APPLY (OFW):

1) Simply visit the nearest DBP EC Remit Center/Branch or DBP Partner in the Middle East, North America, Europe or Asia.

2) Present two valid IDs (at least one with picture)

3) Fill up the Remittance Form and indicate the following:

* Name of beneficiary
* Complete address
* Contact number
* Amount of remittance

TO CLAIM REMITTANCE (BENEFICIARY):
Present to the courier two valid IDs (at least one with picture).

DBP EC PICK-UP

With DBP EC PICK-UP, remittances may be claimed from any DBP office/branch or accredited/authorized outlet most convenient and most accessible to them.

TO REMIT/APPLY (OFW):

1) Simply visit the nearest DBP EC Remit Center/Branch or DBP Partner in the Middle East, North America, Europe or Asia.

2) Present two valid IDs (at least one with picture)

3) Fill up the Remittance Form and indicate the following:

* Name of the recipient/beneficiary
* Contact number
* DBP office/branch or outlet where money will be picked up
* Amount of remittance

TO CLAIM REMITTANCE (BENEFICIARY):
Present to the courier two valid IDs (at least one with picture).

DBP EC BANK-TO-BANK CREDIT

Hassle-free and convenient! Through DBP EC BANK-TO-BANK CREDIT, your remittances will be credited to your account with other banks.

TO REMIT/APPLY (OFW):

1) Simply visit the nearest DBP EC Remit Center/Branch or DBP Partner in the Middle East, North America, Europe or Asia .

2) Present two valid IDs (at least one with picture).

3) Fill up the Remittance Form and indicate the following:

* Name of beneficiary
* Account number
* Name and address of bank where the account is maintained
* Amount of Remittance

DBP EC CREDIT TO ACCOUNT

The remittance is immediately credited to you or to your beneficiary's account. And you can easily withdraw funds from any DBP, Megalink, Bancnet, or Expressnet ATM.
WORRY FREE No minimum/maintaining balance
INSTANT CASH Withdraw cash from any DBP, Megalink, Bancnet, or Expressnet ATM

TO REMIT/APPLY (OFW):

1) Simply visit the nearest DBP EC Remit Center/Branch or DBP Partner in the Middle East, North America, Europe or Asia.

2) Present two valid IDs (at least one with picture).

3) Fill up the Remittance Form and indicate the following:

* Name of the recipient/beneficiary
* Beneficiary's account number
* Amount of Remittance
* DBP office/branch where the account is maintained
* Contact number

For further inquiries please contact directly the DBP Remittance Center as follows:

E-mail Address : rc-incoming@devbankphil.com.ph
Customer Service : (632)815-0998; 892-3836; 812-6535; 815-1450
Fax No. : (632)893-88-85; 892-18-66

VISIT THEIR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFO & INQIRIES
http://www.devbankphil.com.ph/Products/prod_ecremit.php