Opening of Deposit Accounts (Individual/Joint Depositors)

Requirements:

1. For Passbook Savings, Time Deposit Account - please complete and submit the following deposit application forms:
   1. Customer Information Form (CIF)
   2. Account Information Form (AIF)
   3. Signature Card
   4. Consent and Waiver for US Persons under US FATCA
   5. Supplementary Provisions for Savings and Time Deposits
   6. Supplementary Provisions for Electronic Banking Services
   7. Cable Application Form
   8. Depositor's Special Instruction Form
   9. Privacy Policy Statement
   10. Request for Taxpayer Identification Number
   11. Certificate of Status of Beneficial Owner for United States Tax Withholding and Reporting (Individual)
   12. Certificate of Status of Beneficial Owner for United States Tax Withholding and Reporting (Entities)
   13. PNB Data Privacy Client Consent Form
2. Form ATM Savings - please complete and submit the forms listed in item no. 1 above including the attached additional form.
3. For Regular Checking Account - please complete and submit the forms listed in item no. 1 above except Exhibit 6 including the attached additional form.
4. Affixing of SIGNATURE on the application forms and signature cards shall be performed in front of a PNB LA or PNB RCI authorized representative for authentication and verification

Eligible to open an account

1. SAVINGS (Individual/Joint accounts)
1. Citizens and Resident Aliens
• Persons at least 12 years old
• Below 12 years old ITF by parent, legal guardian, trustee, administrator
2. Non-Resident Aliens
• Peso Savings Accounts - single account only
• Dollar Savings Accounts - individual and joint accounts
2. CHECKING (Peso account)
1. Citizens/ Resident Aliens/Non-Resident Aliens
• Person of legal age (at least 18 years old)
2. For walk-in applicants:
• Maintenance of savings account for at least six (6) months before he can open a checking account
3. TIME DEPOSIT
   Peso and FX Currency
   Individual/Joint Account
1. Citizens and Resident Aliens
• Person of legal age (at least 18 years old)
• Below 18 years old ITF by a parent, legal guardian, trustee administrator
2. Non-Resident Aliens
• FX Current Deposit only

Instructions and other information

1. Instructions/Requirements to Open an Account

At your convenient time, please proceed to any of the authorized PNB Remittance Centers (for a list of PNB Remittance Centers, please click here.) near your area and request the PNB Remittance Manager to witness your signature on the signature cards and deposit application forms. Please submit/mail the accomplished remittance application, signature cards and deposit application forms to:

The Manager
Philippine National Bank
3435 Wilshire Blvd., Ste 104
Los Angeles CA 90010

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Withdrawal and Transfer of Funds from a Peso Account for Payment thru PNB LA

(PNB in the Philippines converts pesos to dollars using its Selling Rate for the day).

Requirements:

1. Completed Application to Purchase Foreign Exchange (Exhibit A) and Fund Transfer Request Form (Exhibit B)
2. Have the Depositor’s signature witnessed/authenticated by a PNB LA or PNB RCI authorized representative (please call telephone no. 1-800-PNB-8788 for the nearest PNB RCI office in your area).
3. Copy of Driver’s License or State ID or Passport and Proof of Address. On the copy of ID, please write your U.S. Social Security number if the amount for transfer is $2,000 or more.
4. Proof of current address (such as utility bill) if address indicated in the ID is different from the address written on the Fund Transfer Request Form.
5. Original Passbook/Certificate of Time Deposit(CTD)/ATM if account is closed. CTD should be endorsed at the back by the depositor
6. Postal or bank money order for $75.00 to cover processing fee (Note: The PNB Branch in the Philippines may also charge a separate fee).
7. Withdrawal application in the amount of or equal to $60,000.00 should be notarized.
8. Completed Exhibit A and B forms and other requirements should be mailed to the following address:

The Manager
Philippine National Bank
316 W. 2nd Street, Ste. 700
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Please indicate your contact telephone number and/or email address in your letter so we can notify you in case there are questions regarding your documents.


9. Once PNB LA received the required documents and payment for processing fee, it will transmit the documents to the Philippine branch where the account is maintained for approval, and if in order, for implementation. Please note that any revision needed in cases such as deviation in signatures, or insufficient account balance shall be assessed additional fee of $20.00 for each revised authorization form.
10. As soon as PNB LA received the funds from the PNB branch in the Philippines, it will notify depositor by telephone or via email indicated in the depositor’s letter-request.
11. Unless otherwise stated in writing, PNB LA will mail the check covering proceeds in dollars to the given address of the depositor.

For inquiries, please call telephone no. (213) 401-1800.

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Withdrawal and Transfer of Funds from a Dollar Account for Payment thru PNB LA

Requirements:

1. Completed Fund Transfer Application Form (Exhibit B)
2. Have the Depositor’s signature witnessed/authenticated by a PNB LA or PNB RCI authorized representative (please call telephone no. 1-800-PNB-8788 for the nearest PNB RCI office in your area).
3. Copy of Driver’s License or State ID or Passport and Proof of Address. On the copy of ID, please write your Social Security number if the amount for transfer is is $2,000 or more.
4. Proof of current address (such as utility bill) if address indicated in the ID is different from the address written on the Fund Transfer Application Form.
5. Original Passbook/Certificate of Time Deposit(CTD)/ATM if account is closed. CTD should be endorsed at the back by the depositor
6. Postal or bank money order for $75.00 to cover processing fee (Note: The PNB Branch in the Philippines may also charge a separate fee).
7. Completed Exhibit A and B forms and other requirements should be mailed to the following address:

The Manager
Philippine National Bank
316 W. 2nd Street, Ste. 700
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Please indicate your contact telephone number and/or or email in your letter-request so we can notify you in case there are questions regarding your documents.


8. Once PNB LA received the required documents and payment for processing fee, it will transmit the documents to the Philippine branch where the account is maintained for approval, and if in order, for implementation. Please note that any revision needed in cases such as deviation in signatures, or insufficient account balance shall be assessed additional fees of $20.00 for each revised authorization form.
9. As soon as PNB LA received the funds from the PNB branch in the Philippines, it will notify depositor by telephone or via email indicated in the depositor’s letter-request.
10. Unless otherwise stated in writing, PNB LA will mail the check covering proceeds in dollars to the given address of the depositor.

For inquiries, please call telephone no. (213) 401-1800.

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Withdrawal from a Peso Account for Transfer to Another PNB Peso Account in the Philippines

Requirements:

1. Completed Debit Authorization Form Click here to download .
2. Have the Depositor’s signature witnessed/authenticated by a PNB LA or PNB RCI authorized representative (please call telephone no. 1-800-PNB-8788 for the nearest PNB RCI office in your area).
3. Copy of Driver’s License or State ID or Passport and Proof of Address. On the copy of ID, please write your Social Security number if the amount for transfer is $2,000 or more.
4. Proof of current address (such as utility bill) if address indicated in the ID is different from the address written on the Debit Authorization Form.
5. Original Passbook/Certificate of Time Deposit(CTD)/ATM if account is closed. CTD should be endorsed at the back by the depositor
6. Postal or bank money order for $75.00 to cover processing fee (Note: The PNB Branch in the Philippines may also charge a separate fee).
7. Completed Debit Authorization Forms and other requirements should be mailed with covering letter-request to the following address:

The Manager
Philippine National Bank
316 W. 2nd Street, Ste. 700
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Please indicate your contact telephone number and/or email address on your letter request so we can notify you in case there are questions regarding your documents.


8. Once PNB LA received the required documents and payment for processing fee, it will transmit the documents to the Philippine branch where the account is maintained for approval, and if in order, for implementation. Please note that any revision needed in cases such as deviation in signatures, or insufficient account balance shall be assessed additional fee of $20.00 for each revised authorization form.
9. As soon as it received the advice from the PNB branch in the Philippines, PNB LA will inform depositor by telephone or email of implementation of the fund transfer..

For inquiries, please call telephone no. (213) 401-1800.

NOTE: Alternatively, depositor may transfer funds without additional cost thru internet banking.

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Withdrawal from a Dollar Account for Transfer to Another PNB Dollar Account in the Philippines

Requirements:

1. Completed Debit Authorization Form Click here to download .
2. Have the Depositor’s signature witnessed/authenticated by a PNB LA or PNB RCI authorized representative (please call telephone no. 1-800-PNB-8788 for the nearest PNB RCI office in your area).
3. Copy of Driver’s License or State ID or Passport and Proof of Address. On the copy of ID, please write your Social Security number if the amount for transfer is $2,000 or more.
4. Proof of current address (such as utility bill) if address indicated in the ID is different from the address written on the Debit Authorization Form.
5. Original Passbook/Certificate of Time Deposit(CTD)/ATM if account is closed. CTD should be endorsed at the back by the depositor.
6. Postal or bank money order for $75.00 to cover processing fee (Note: The PNB Branch in the Philippines may also charge a separate fee).
7. Completed Debit Authorization Forms and other requirements should be mailed with covering letter-request to the following address:

The Manager
Philippine National Bank
316 W. 2nd Street, Ste. 700
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Please indicate your contact telephone number and/or email address on your letter request so we can notify you in case there are questions regarding your documents.


8. Once PNB LA received the required documents and payment for processing fee, it will transmit the documents to the Philippine branch where the account is maintained for approval, and if in order, for implementation. Please note that any revision needed in cases such as deviation in signatures, or insufficient account balance shall be assessed additional fee of $20.00 for each revised authorization form.
9. As soon as it received the advice from the PNB branch in the Philippines, PNB LA will inform depositor by telephone or email of implementation of the fund transfer.

For inquiries, please call telephone no. (213) 401-1800.

NOTE: Alternatively, depositor may transfer funds without additional cost thru internet banking.

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Withdrawal from a Peso Account for Advice and Payment Over-the-Counter to a Beneficiary in the Philippines

1. Completed Debit Authorization Form Click here to download .
2. Have the Depositor’s signature witnessed/authenticated by a PNB LA or PNB RCI authorized representative (please call telephone no. 1-800-PNB-8788 for the nearest PNB RCI office in your area).
3. Copy of Driver’s License or State ID or Passport and Proof of Address. On the copy of ID, please write your Social Security number if the amount for transfer is $2,000 or more.
4. Proof of current address (such as utility bill) if address indicated in the ID is different from the address written on the Debit Authorization Form.
5. Original Passbook/Certificate of Time Deposit(CTD)/ATM if account is closed. CTD should be endorsed at the back by the depositor.
6. Postal or bank money order for $75.00 to cover processing fee (Note: The PNB Branch in the Philippines may also charge a separate fee).
7. Completed Debit Authorization Forms and other requirements should be mailed with covering letter-request to the following address:

The Manager
Philippine National Bank
316 W. 2nd Street, Ste. 700
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Please indicate your contact telephone number and/or email address your letter so we can notify you in case there are questions regarding your documents.


8. Once PNB LA received the required documents and payment for processing fees, it will transmit the documents to the Philippine branch where the account is maintained for approval, and if in order, for implementation. Please note that any revision needed in cases such as deviation in signatures, or insufficient account balance shall be assessed additional fees of $20.00 for each revised authorization form.
9. As soon as it received the advice from the PNB branch in the Philippines, PNB LA will inform depositor by telephone or email of implementation of the fund transfer.

For inquiries, please call telephone no. (213) 401-1800.

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Withdrawal from a Dollar Account for Advice and Payment Over-the-Counter to a Beneficiary in the Philippines

1. Completed Debit Authorization Form Click here to download .
2. Have the Depositor’s signature witnessed/authenticated by a PNB LA or PNB RCI authorized representative (please call telephone no. 1-800-PNB-8788 for the nearest PNB RCI office in your area).
3. Copy of Driver’s License or State ID or Passport. On the copy of ID, please write your Social Security number if the amount for transfer is $2,000 or more.
4. Proof of current address (such as utility bill) if address indicated in the ID is different from the address written on the Debit Authorization Form.
5. Original passbook/CTD if account is being closed. CTD should be endorsed at the back by the depositor
6. Postal or bank money order for $75.00 to cover processing fee (Note: The PNB Branch in the Philippines may also charge a separate fee.)
7. Completed Debit Authorization Forms and other requirements should be mailed with covering letter-request (Form 10) to the following address:

The Manager
Philippine National Bank
316 W. 2nd Street, Ste. 700
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Please indicate your contact telephone number and/or email address in your letter so we can notify you in case there are questions regarding your documents.


8. Once PNB LA received the required documents and payment for processing fees, it will transmit the documents to the Philippine branch where the account is maintained for approval, and if in order, for implementation. Please note that any revision needed in cases such as deviation in signatures, or insufficient account balance shall be assessed additional fees of $20.00 for each revised authorization form.
9. As soon as it received the advice from the PNB branch in the Philippines, PNB LA will inform depositor by telephone or email of implementation of the fund transfer..

For inquiries, please call telephone no. (213) 401-1800.

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Other Facilitation Services

Requirements:

1. The following shall be submitted whichever is applicable:
   1. Replacement of Lost Passbook/CTD/ATM
   2. Updating of Bank Records/Signature/Reactivation of Dormant Account
   3. Request for Statement of Account
   4. Request for Bank Certification
   5. Request for Checkbook Reorder
   6. Request for ATM Card Replacement
   7. Annual Confirmation of Pensioner's
   8. Electronic Banking Maintenance & Cancellation Form
2. Have the Depositor’s signature witnessed/authenticated by a PNB LA or PNB RCI authorized representative (please call telephone no. 1-800-PNB-8788 for the nearest PNB RCI office in your area).
3. Copy of Driver’s License or State ID or Passport and Proof of Address.
4. Proof of current address (such as utility bill) if address indicated in the ID is different from the address written on the form.
5. Postal or bank money order for $40.00 to cover processing fee.
6. Completed forms and other requirements should be mailed with covering letter-request to the following address:

The Manager
Philippine National Bank
316 W. 2nd Street, Ste. 700
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Please indicate your contact telephone number and/or email address on your letter request so we can notify you in case there are questions regarding your documents.


7. Once PNB LA received the required documents and payment for processing fee, it will transmit the documents to the Philippine branch where the account is maintained for approval, and if in order, for implementation.

For inquiries, please call telephone no. (213) 401-1800.

NOTES: Above requirements are subject to change without prior notice. Deposit accounts are maintained in the Philippines and are subject to Philippine Laws and Regulations.

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