BPI opens office in Japan (2024)

Bank of the Philippine Islands is expanding its East Asian operations with the opening of a representative office in Japan, one of the top sources of remittances to the Philippines.

The BPI representative office is located in the Roppongi district of Tokyo, home to a big expatriate community, including a vast majority of Filipinos.

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The location also hosts several foreign embassies, including the Philippine Embassy, and is also the site of several remittance and money-transfer branches with which BPI has partnered with, such as Speed Money Transfer Japan K.K. (SMTJ) and Japan Remit Finance (JRF).

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Roy Emil Yu, BPI senior vice president and remittance business division head at BPI’s global markets group said in a recent statement that the establishment of an office in Japan would “allow us to provide our hardworking countrymen … easy access to remittance solutions and other BPI services.

He added the move would also open more doors for BPI for future partnerships in and around the region.

“Our hope is to serve more Filipinos around the world,” Yu said.

Among the top 10 destinations of migrating Filipinos in 2012, Japan ranks the seventh, and is also one of the country’s biggest source of remittance flows.

The BPI office, which was launched on Oct. 29, will provide a fast and affordable way of sending money to the Philippines through BPI’s tie-ups with several remittance companies in Japan.

Through its representative office, BPI can address the primary concerns of Filipinos working and living in Japan by providing a presence in a key location while offering what it promises to be “affordable remittance fees, competitive exchange rates, a hassle-free remittance process, tellers who are fluent in both English and Filipino and fast transfer of funds to beneficiaries in the Philippines.”

Remittances can then be withdrawn at any of over 2,500 BPI automated teller machines nationwide with no charge. They can also be accessed through BPI’s network of more than 6,500 outlets and door-to-door delivery.

The new office is also expected to promote BPI in Japan’s financial community by acting as a point of contact to existing partnerships in the region. It also aims to continue pursuing initiatives with prospective tie-ups. Aside from SMTJ and JRF, BPI also has a partnership with Kyodai. Through these tie-ups, BPI is positioning itself to be a “reliable provider of secure automated solutions and multiple distribution services with highly professional front and back-end teams.” Doris C. Dumlao

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BPI opens office in Japan (2024)

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What is the strategy of the BPI bank? ›

The Bank has five strategic priorities that aim to sustainably grow profitability, accelerate the transformation of the customer experience, develop talent, improve efficiency and consolidate leadership in terms of quality, trust and reputation with customers and society.

How can I transfer money from abroad to BPI account? ›

How to Send Money to BPI Bank in the Philippines?
  1. Sign up for a free account with your choice of money transfer companies or download their app.
  2. Enter your details.
  3. Set the Philippines as your destination.
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  5. Choose your delivery option (money transfer, cash delivery, or cash pick-up)
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Can I request for BPI bank certificate online? ›

For bank statement, you may download it via BPI Express Online. For Bank certificate, please call 89100 to file your request, fee is PhP100.

What IDs are accepted by BPI? ›

Please prepare any of the following IDs: Driver's License, Passport, Postal ID, SSS ID, PRC ID, or UMID. Your ID and photo (via selfie) will be captured using your mobile phone's camera. What deposit product can I open online? If you're new to BPI, you can open a #SaveUp account through our BPI Mobile app.

What is the strategy for open banking? ›

The central tenet of open banking is that banks should make it easy for consumers to share their financial data with third-party service providers and allow those third parties to initiate transactions on their behalf — adding value along the way.

Is BPI better than BDO? ›

BPI is definitely better - BDO charges you a "deposit fee" if you deposit to a BDO account that was opened in another province. BDO does not charge anything if you deposit CASH to a deposit-only ATM. There are no charges (at least for now). But not all branches have these machines yet.

What is the maximum remittance to the Philippines from USA? ›

Up to USD500,000 for individuals and USD1,000,000 for corporate/other entities per client per day – Duly accomplished application to purchase foreign currency (Annex A)

Can you do bank to bank transfer from US to Philippines? ›

Bank Transfers: Most banks in the US offer the service of sending money to the Philippines. This is ideal if you are are looking to transfer a large sum of money. Money Transfer Agents: Companies like Western Union, Moneygram, and Ria offer the fastest way of moving money from one location to the other.

Can I use my BPI account internationally? ›

Enjoy the convenience and security of sending funds from your BPI account to anywhere in the world. What is BPI Outward Remittance? BPI Outward Remittance Account is a fast and affordable way of sending money from a BPI account to an international bank account.

How much is show money in Japan? ›

According to experienced travelers, the show money for a Japan visa should be enough for your daily expenses within the duration of the trip. For instance, if you stay in Japan for 15 days, you must have at least ₱100,000 in your bank account. If you're staying for at least five days, ₱50,000 may be enough.

How will I know if my BPI account is still active? ›

If you can still inquire your balance over the ATM or you can still view your account details online, then your account is still active. Otherwise, please call 88910000 or visit branch for account verification.

What is the bank balance for Japan visa? ›

How much bank balance is required for a Japan tourist visa? As mentioned above, I would suggest showing bank balance of anywhere between 1-2 lakhs.

How much is BPI maintaining balance? ›

Regular Savings
Required Initial DepositRequired Minimum Monthly ADB*Required Daily Balance to Earn Interest**
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Php 3,000Php 3,000Php 5,000

What bank requires 1 valid ID in the Philippines? ›

RCBC. For opening a savings account with RCBC, you only need "one valid photo-bearing government issued identification card and proof of address." This is also applicable for Time Deposit and MyWallet accounts.

What is my BPI Swift code? ›

The SWIFT/BIC code for BPI is BOPIPHMMXXX. If you're sending money to the Philippines from overseas, you will need to provide this number, plus your recipient's full name and bank account number.

What are the risks of open banking? ›

What are the risks of open banking? Open banking adds more points of failure where customer data can be stolen. The more data is shared between third-party companies and financial institutions, the more risk there is that the data could fall into the wrong hands.

Who benefits from open banking? ›

Open banking enables businesses to access their customers' financial data (with their consent), allowing them to offer better and more personalised products and services. Allows businesses to automate and streamline their financial processes, such as accounting and compliance.

What are the disadvantages of open banking for banks? ›

Disadvantages of Open Banking
  • Risk of Data Leakage: Open banking relies on the extensive transfer of banking data across various information channels. ...
  • Ambiguity About Ownership of Transactions: Also, when it comes to open banking, there is ambiguity about who really owns the data of the customer.

What is the disadvantage of BPI? ›

One disadvantage of business process automation is that it may create a sense of uncertainty in those who work for your organization. Employees who are worried about their jobs as a consequence, may start looking for employment elsewhere.

How to open US dollar account in BPI? ›

How to open a US Dollar Savings account online​:
  1. Select “Open a New Account”.
  2. Tap “Open another deposit account”.​
  3. Tap “Open account now”.​
  4. Choose “USD” as currency.​
  5. Choose “Regular Savings with Debit Card”​
  6. Read and agree to the terms and conditions.​
  7. Tap “ Confirm”​
  8. You may now fund your Regular Savings account.

How stable is BPI? ›

We have therefore affirmed the bank's asset quality score at 'bb'/stable. Higher Margins to Aid Profitability: BPI's operating profit/risk-weighted asset ratio of 2.5% in 2022 exceeded its pre-pandemic level, helped by robust loan growth and higher net interest margins.

Can I send $20000 to the Philippines? ›

You can send as much money as you want to the Philippines. While there is not a legal cap, some transfer providers will set their own limits.

Is foreign income taxable in Philippines? ›

The Philippines taxes its resident citizens on their worldwide income. Non-resident citizens and aliens, whether or not resident in the Philippines, are taxed only on income from sources within the Philippines.

How much money can a US citizen transfer abroad? ›

Financial institutions and money transfer providers are obligated to report international transfers that exceed $10,000. You can learn more about the Bank Secrecy Act from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.

What is the strategic goal of bank? ›

Strategic goals of the bank:

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Creating a competitive advantage in business requires strategy, which can be broken down into four Ps: Plan, Pattern, Position, and Perspective.

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The four most widely accepted key components of corporate strategy are visioning, objective setting, resource allocation, and prioritization.

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As the Best Bank for CSR, a back-to-back win, BPI demonstrates its commitment to responsible banking, financial inclusion, and sustainability through its operations and its social development arm — BPI Foundation.

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