Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is the oldest bank in the Philippines, managed by the conglomerate Ayala Corporation. BPI also has over 900 branches, including in Hong Kong and Europe. and now you can access your BPI Bank account online.
Supported by over 3,000 ATMs and CDMs, this financial service provides savings, checking accounts, credit cards, asset management, investments, insurance, and corporate loans.
BPI is available online through the BPI Mobile app. You can download it here. With the BPI Mobile app, managing your money and making transactions is easier. You don’t need to visit the nearest partner/branch to send money. You can also open a BPI account online, and this article will discuss how to do so.
How to Open BPI Bank Account Online
Now, without having to visit a branch, you only need to prepare one official ID, a live selfie, and complete the digital verification process to open a BPI Bank account online conveniently. This process can be completed in 5 minutes using the mobile app. See the easy steps below:
Before starting the tutorial, make sure you have the following essentials ready:
- One official ID (Philippine Government issued) such as a Passport, Driver’s License (SIM), National ID, UMID, SSS ID, or Postal ID.
- An active mobile phone number to receive the OTP.
- A stable internet connection to download the app and verify videos/photos.
Steps to Open an Account
- If you don’t have the app yet, you can download the BPI Mobile app from the Play Store for Android users and the App Store for iOS users.
- Open the app, then tap “Open a new account,” then select “Create a bank account.”
- Then, select your desired savings account type (e.g., Regular Savings or Save-Up digital).
- After selecting your savings account type, please fill in your details according to the on-screen instructions, including your full name, date of birth, address, and contact number.
- You will then be asked to verify your account by scanning (photographing) your official ID and following the instructions to take a live selfie (live verification).
- Once everything is complete, don’t forget to double-check all the data you’ve entered. If everything is correct, tap the “Confirm” button.
Congratulations, your BPI Bank account has been successfully created. However, to keep it active, you must activate it by funding it by making an initial deposit within 7 days. You can make deposits in the following ways:
- First, you can top up via e-wallet or local bank transfer via Instapay.
- Second, you can deposit cash at a Cash Deposit Machine (CAM) or the nearest BPI branch.
That’s a quick tutorial on how to open your BPI Bank account online. Easy, right? Get the BPI Mobile app now and enjoy other beneficial features.
If you encounter any issues or other problems during the process, you can contact BPI Customer Service by clicking this link!