
Requirements to open a Metrobank OFW Peso ATM Savings Account:
- Client must make a reservation thru Metrobank Japan website.
- For Filipino nationals only.
- Valid Philippine Passport and Japan Residence Card.
- Only personal application is accepted.
- Available only for Single Account.
- Minimum Initial deposit of JPY10,000 (Remittance charge will apply)
- Must be residing in Japan for more than 6 months (In case Metrobank can confirm the employment to the company where the applicant is presently working, it is acceptable even the residence period is less than 6 months).
- Remaining Japan Visa must have at least 6 months validity.
- The purpose of this account opening is solely for SAVINGS ONLY. The bank has the right to refuse acceptance of the application if the purpose is other than Savings.
- Individuals including OFWs may be requested to provide any one of the following information:
- Philippine Driver's License
- Social Security System (SSS) Number
- Government Service insurance System (GSIS) Number
- Philippine Identification card
- OFW’s PAG-IBIG number
- Philhealth number
- Deposit Terms and Conditions apply.**
- ATM Card and Personal Identification Number (PIN) will be mailed to the applicant's address after a successful initial deposit is remitted.
- Existing and active remitter of Metrobank Tokyo will be prioritized.
- At the time of account opening application, the following items must be provided by the applicant:
- Philippine Mobile Number
- Email address
- The whole process of the account opening may take about 1 month.
Note:
1. The initial deposit will be credited to the account in Philippine Pesos based on the prevailing exchange rate on the date of the transaction.
2. A document courier fee of ¥5,000 shall be paid upon application while the applicable remittance charge shall be collected at the time the initial deposit is remitted.
**Online banking inquiries (including registration, log-in and online purchase concerns) and ATM withdrawal inquiries shall be made directly to your branch of account or Metrobank Contact Center:
TEL: +632-88-700-700
E-MAIL: customercare@metrobank.com.ph
