
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.*
- 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.
- For individuals including OFWs are required to provide any one of the following mandatory information.
- Tax Identification Number (TIN)
- Social Security System (SSS) Number
- Government Service insurance System (GSIS) Number
- Unified Multi-purpose ID (UMID) number
- OFW’s PAG-IBIG number
- Philhealth number
- Deposit Terms and Conditions apply.**
- ATM Card and Personal Identification Number will be released at the time of account opening.
- Existing and active remitter of Metrobank Tokyo or Osaka will be prioritized.
- At the time of account opening application, the following items must be provided by the applicant:
- Philippine Mobile Number
- Email address
Note:
*Initial deposit shall be credited to the account in Philippine Peso using the prevailing exchange rate of the day and requires the payment of JPY5,000 for remittance charge.
**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