One great feature of CIMB Bank was its unlimited free transfers via Instapay. However, that feature has already ended. So no more free transfers? The good news is that you can still transfer funds from CIMB to other banks via … Continue reading
Category Archives: Tutorials
How to apply for BPI’s Credit-to-Cash facility
You can now apply for BPI’s credit-to-cash via the app. So instead of going to the bank or calling BPI’s hotline, they’ve made it easier to apply. Requirements before you can apply for a credit-to-cash with BPI For you to … Continue reading
GCash GFunds: the best local alternative to buying US stocks?
With the Philippine SEC going after unregistered trading platforms that offer US stocks, some are left wondering what would be the next-best option. How to buy US stocks via an SEC-registered company? Well, you can always try Shari-Shari if you … Continue reading
CIMB interest update – Red Hot Promo
The latest promo of CIMB, other than the name, doesn’t differ much from their previous Sunkissed promo. Just like before, existing customers can get up to 15% interest per annum while new customers can get as high as 9% p.a. … Continue reading
Philippine SEC to ban eToro?
The Securities and Exchange Commission has issued an advisory against the use of eToro to anyone living in the Philippines. What is the advisory about? Basically, the Philippine SEC is saying that eToro doesn’t have the license to offer securities … Continue reading
How to pay Pag-IBIG MP2 contribution using GoTyme
In the past, paying your Pag-IBIG MP2 contributions using a debit card or via bank will cost you 1.75% in fees. Nowadays, more banks are making it easier for you to pay your Pag-IBIG MP2 contributions with a low convenience … Continue reading
CIMB’s Interest Rate Latest Update (March 2024)
CIMB is back at it again with their ladder-up interest rate promo, similar to that of Maya. For the latest promo, existing customers can get up to 15% interest per annum while new customers can get as high as 9% … Continue reading
Cash into GCash for free
Banks are now charging fees when cashing into GCash nowadays. Gone is the free “cash in” to GCash offered by some banks like BPI. Fret not, there are ways to cash into GCash without incurring any fees. How to cash … Continue reading
How to pay Pag-IBIG MP2 contribution through BPI
When paying MP2 contributions, I always recommend doing it via the Virtual Pag-IBIG website. However, let’s admit that paying MP2 contributions via debit/credit card will cost you a 1.75% convenience fee. So that’s a bit costly if you’re going to … Continue reading
GoTyme interest rate is no longer 5% per annum
Starting March 1, 2024, the new interest rate is now pegged at 4% per annum from the previous 5%. Any other changes? Other than the change in the interest rate per annum, there are no other changes to GoTyme. They … Continue reading