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These 15 Banks Still Have Operational Branches in Luzon
Bank Operating Hours Cheat Sheet for Luzon
By: Antonette Louise Guiao | March 23, 2020
Even banks have changed their schedules.
Image: Ayala Malls Circuit Facebook Page
Now that the entire Luzon is on enhanced community quarantine, the streets have been quiet, people have been staying in their homes, and most establishments have temporarily postponed their services. However, those that offer essential necessities including banks have remained open in order to continuously serve the people. Most have adjusted bank operating hours to comply with the curfew and implemented safety measures. If you are curious about which branches are still continuing their operations, check out the list below. Links to information on their branches and bank operating hours are also provided.
1. BDO
BDO will truly find ways for you.
Image: BDO Facebook Page
In a social media post, BDO has announced that some of their branches in Luzon will remain open, and ATMs and Cash Deposit Machines will remain functional. Note that all branches will remain open until 3:00 PM only. Visit their Facebook page for the complete list of branches: https://www.facebook.com/BDOUnibank.
2. BPI
Here’s a complete list of fully-operational BPI branches in Manila.
Image: BPI Facebook Page
The Bank of the Philippine Islands has released a list of selected operational branches around Luzon on their Facebook page. Their ATMs, CAMs, BPI Online, and BPI Mobile App will also continue to be of service. Check out the list of these branches.
A list of BPI branches outside the Metro.
Image: BPI Facebook Page
Various branches from North to South are still operational.
Here’s a list of BPI Family Savings Bank branches in and out of Manila.
Image: BPI Facebook Page
Some BPI Family Savings Bank branches will also be open.
3. Bank of Commerce
The Bank of Commerce will continue to serve the people.
Image: Bank of Commerce Website
For these Bank of Commerce branches, it will be business as usual but with shortened hours. Branches not included in the list will remain closed until further notice. Their banking hours will be from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. You may still also use their ATMs as well.
4. China Bank
Their check clearing cut-off time is 12:30 PM.
Image: Chinabank Facebook Page
While Chinabank has announced a list of their fully-operational branches, they will be implementing strict social distancing and other protective measures from bank-goers. Visit their Facebook page or website for the list of branches: https://www.facebook.com/chinabank.ph/
5. Metro Bank
Metrobank releases a new list everyday, so visit their page more often to stay updated.
Image: Metrobank Facebook Page
In observance of the enhanced community quarantine, Metrobank has also closed some of its branches, but others will still be open. These banks will be operational from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM only, and clearing for all local checks is at 1:00 PM and in-house checks at 3:00 PM. Get the list of complete branches from their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/metrobank
6. Philippine National Bank
PNB wants to put you and your health first.
Image: PNB Facebook Page
The Philippine National Bank also assured its clients that some of their branches will still be business as usual. Their branches will be open from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM as well, and the check clearing cut-off will be at 12 Noon. PNB has also announced that there will be a 30-day payment extension for all PNB credit cards with due dates from March 18 to April 15, 2020. The bank will also be waiving transaction fees for InstaPay and PesoNet transactions until April 15, 2020.
7. Security Bank
Security Banks reminds you to wear your face masks at all times!
Image: Security Bank Facebook Page
Security Bank released its complete list of operational branches in Luzon on their Facebook page. They also announced that branches in Visayas and Mindanao will also observe the shortened banking hours which is from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM only. Loan and credit card payments will also be extended for 30 days. Visit their Facebook page for more details: https://www.facebook.com/security-bank
8. Landbank
Landbank truly wants to help you grow.
Image: Landbank Facebook Page
Several Landbank branches in Luzon and the Metro will remain open, but will follow strict safety measures. The bank will also be releasing subsequent client advisories on selected branches around the National Capital Region and Luzon which will be closed until further notice. Stay tuned for updates on their Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages, as well as their website.
9. Development Bank of the Philippines
For the full statement of DBP, go to their Facebook page.
Image: Development Bank of the Philippines Facebook Page
The Development Bank of the Philippines has also released a list of operational branches with an adjusted banking schedule in order to make way for necessary disinfection and sanitation. Their electronic channels including the 837 ATMs will also remain available.
10. Rizal Commercial Banking Corp.
All RCBC branches in Visayas and Mindanao will be business as usual.
Image: RCBC Facebook Page
RCBC has also shortened their banking hours until 3:00 PM only. A list of selected branches that will remain open can be found on their website.
11. Union Bank
Union Bank will still serve your banking needs.
Image: Union Bank Facebook Page
If you ever need to leave home to do banking, UnionBank will leave some of their branches open to cater to your needs. The bank will be limiting the number of people who can be inside the branch to observe social distancing. Their operational schedule will be from Mondays to Fridays, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Check out their website for the complete branch list.
12. CitiBank
CitiBank also encourages clients to make use of their website and mobile app.
Image: CitiBank Facebook Page
In an advisory, CitiBank assured the public that they will continue to be of assistance with their banking services. In compliance with the safety measures, the bank will continuously disinfect all machine PIN pads, handrails, and common areas of their branches.
13. United Coconut Planters Bank
Get the list of their fully-operational branches from their website.
Image: United Coconut Planters Bank Facebook Page
Some branches of the United Coconut Planters Bank will also remain business as usual. See their full customer advisory on their Facebook page and the list of branches on their website: https://www.facebook.com/ucpb
14. Maybank
Check out the list of branches on their Facebook page.
Image: Facebook Page
Maybank has also released a full customer advisory for their clients on their Facebook page. The banking hours of the selected branches that will remain open is also from 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM only.
15. Robinsons Bank
Robinsons Bank released a list of operational Metro Manila and Luzon branches on their website.
Image: Robinsons Bank Website
Lastly, Robinsons Bank has also complied with the enhanced community quarantine by closing their branches, but leaving selected branches open to serve the public. You may visit their website for a complete list of operational branches: https://www.robinsonsbank.com.ph
Go to Yoorekka for more updates on the enhanced community countdown.
Before going outside for your banking needs, assess whether or not you really need to leave your home or if you can do your transactions through mobile or online banking instead. Always remember to put your safety first. Take care and stay safe!
About Antonette Louise Guiao
Antonette is a writer, a night owl, an extrovert, and a BTS ARMY. Her spare time is consumed by drawing digital vector art, sleeping, binge-watching Netflix series, and learning how to cook. An adventurer by heart, she aspires to travel the world with her family, try extreme outdoor activities, and taste all sorts of food in different countries.
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