Steps on How To Open BDO Savings Account Online
Here is a guide on how to open a BDO savings account online for a more convenient process of applying for an account.
Are you looking for a bank that offers savings account opening online? One of the trusted entities that you may turn to is BDO Unibank. It is one of the banking giants in the Philippines that has several offers for the public:
- Bank Accounts
- Credit Cards
- Loans
- Insurance Policies
- Investment Products
- Remittance Services
- Online Services
One of the online services offered by the bank is the opening of a savings account. Have you already chosen among the Passbook Savings account, the ATM Savings account, the Optimum Savings account, and the BDO Kabayan Savings account?
If you have already decided on which account to open, you can proceed to the online bank account opening that suits best individuals who have busy schedules. You may open a bank savings account anywhere you are.
Step 1 — Prepare your requirements. Make sure you have a valid ID with your photo and signature, your selfie holding your valid ID with photo and signature, and a photo of your three (3) specimens/signatures. Here is a list of the acceptable IDs:
- Passport (with English characters)
- Driver’s License issued by LTO
- Professional Regulations Commission (PRC) ID
- Unified Multi-purpose ID (UMID)
- Social Security System (SSS) ID
- Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) ID
- School ID (for minors)
- NBI Clearance
- PNP Clearance with dry seal
- Philippine Postal ID
- Voter’s ID
- Tax Identification Number (TIN) ID
- Barangay Certification with dry seal
- Government Service and Insurance System (GSIS) ID
- PhilHealth ID
- Senior Citizen ID
- Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) ID
- Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) ID
- Seaman’s Book
- Government Office and GOCC ID (e.g. AFP, HDMF)
- Certification from the National Council for the Welfare of Disabled Persons (NCWDP)
- Person with Disability (PWD) ID issued by National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA)
- DSWD Certification
- Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) ID
- Company IDs issued by private entities registered with or supervised or regulated either by BSP, SEC or IC
- Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) ID
Step 2 — Visit the official website of BDO and choose the savings account you wish to open. Fill out the bank account opening form.
Step 3 — Accomplish the online bank account opening form and submit your form.
Step 4 — Meet a BDO representative via Zoom video call for account opening evaluation.
Step 5 — Fund your account within 7 days of approval to avoid account closure. You can choose from any of the following options in funding your account:
- Cardless deposit at any BDO Cash Deposit Machine
- Deposit at any BDO branch. For applications outside of the Philippines, remit via BDO Remit offices or remittance partners
- Send money online
