MANILA, Philippines – Most of the banks are closed from Maundy Thursday until Easter Sunday, April 9-12, for the observance of Lenten Season or Holy Week 2020. View on this page for the list of bank schedules.
Recently, banks also announced guidelines to provide essential financial services amid the enforcement of Luzon-wide enhanced community quarantine (ECQ), which was already extended until April 30. Several banks will remain operational except on holidays but on shortened banking hours using their skeletal workforce.
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Metrobank
All branches closed from Maundy Thursday to Easter Sunday (April 9 to 12).
You can continue banking using the Metrobank Mobile App and other online services. Transfer funds, pay your bills, and buy load all from the safety of home. ATMs and CAMs nationwide are also available if you need to withdraw and deposit money.
PSBank
All PSBank branches nationwide will be closed on April 9 and 10 (Holy Thursday and Good Friday).
Meanwhile, all ATMs nationwide, with the PSBank Mobile, and PSBank Online (Internet banking) facilities will be available for customers’ banking needs.
Accountholders may visit https://www.psbank.com.ph/atm-branch-finder/ or open the PSBank Mobile App available in App Store and Google Playstore to locate the nearest PSBank Automated Teller Machine (ATM) in their area.
Meanwhile, the bank will also conduct the following service adjustments during Holy Week adjustments:
BDO
Select branches will be open from Monday, April 6 to Wednesday, April 8.
All branches will be closed on Maundy Thursday to Easter Sunday (April 9 - 12).
Operations will resume the following Monday, April 13.
To pay bills or send money, sign up for BDO Online and Mobile Banking.
BPI
All BPI, BPI Family Savings Bank, and BPI Direct BanKo branches and kiosks will be closed from April 9 to 12.
"Our ATMs, CAMs, Online platform and Mobile App will remain available for your everyday banking needs," bank said.
PNB
All PNB branches will be closed from April 9 to 12.
Security Bank
All branches nationwide will be closed from April 9 to 12.
For assistance during this period, you may call their Customer Service hotline at (02) 8887-9188 from 8AM to 5PM.
NOTE: Holy Week schedule for other banks (Land Bank of the Philippines, RCBC, UnionBank, Maybank) will be posted here once available online. You may also check their released guidelines and schedule for ECQ here or on their respective Facebook and other social media accounts.
Go cashless in time of ECQ
Banks, particularly BPI, advised clients to choose online transactions in time of COVID-19:
They also gave some security tips when going cashless:
— The Summit Express
Recently, banks also announced guidelines to provide essential financial services amid the enforcement of Luzon-wide enhanced community quarantine (ECQ), which was already extended until April 30. Several banks will remain operational except on holidays but on shortened banking hours using their skeletal workforce.
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Metrobank
All branches closed from Maundy Thursday to Easter Sunday (April 9 to 12).
You can continue banking using the Metrobank Mobile App and other online services. Transfer funds, pay your bills, and buy load all from the safety of home. ATMs and CAMs nationwide are also available if you need to withdraw and deposit money.
PSBank
All PSBank branches nationwide will be closed on April 9 and 10 (Holy Thursday and Good Friday).
Meanwhile, all ATMs nationwide, with the PSBank Mobile, and PSBank Online (Internet banking) facilities will be available for customers’ banking needs.
Accountholders may visit https://www.psbank.com.ph/atm-branch-finder/ or open the PSBank Mobile App available in App Store and Google Playstore to locate the nearest PSBank Automated Teller Machine (ATM) in their area.
Meanwhile, the bank will also conduct the following service adjustments during Holy Week adjustments:
- Payroll crediting on April 9 and 10 will still proceed.
- Check deposits and settlements received for deposit after 12pm cut-off time on April 8 via branch over-the-counter and via PSBank Mobile Check Deposit will be processed on April 13.
- Time deposit maturities on April 9 and 10 will be processed on April 13.
- Should payments to AXA Philippines. and PMA enrolled in Automatic Debit Arrangement (ADA) that are due on dates April 9 and 10 are not deferred, payments will proceed. Customers may contact their billers for any concern.
BDO
Select branches will be open from Monday, April 6 to Wednesday, April 8.
All branches will be closed on Maundy Thursday to Easter Sunday (April 9 - 12).
Operations will resume the following Monday, April 13.
To pay bills or send money, sign up for BDO Online and Mobile Banking.
BPI
All BPI, BPI Family Savings Bank, and BPI Direct BanKo branches and kiosks will be closed from April 9 to 12.
"Our ATMs, CAMs, Online platform and Mobile App will remain available for your everyday banking needs," bank said.
PNB
All PNB branches will be closed from April 9 to 12.
Security Bank
All branches nationwide will be closed from April 9 to 12.
For assistance during this period, you may call their Customer Service hotline at (02) 8887-9188 from 8AM to 5PM.
NOTE: Holy Week schedule for other banks (Land Bank of the Philippines, RCBC, UnionBank, Maybank) will be posted here once available online. You may also check their released guidelines and schedule for ECQ here or on their respective Facebook and other social media accounts.
Go cashless in time of ECQ
Banks, particularly BPI, advised clients to choose online transactions in time of COVID-19:
- Social distancing compliant
- Minimize the handling of paper bills and coins
- Shop for essentials online in the safety of your home
- Access and manage your bank accounts from home
They also gave some security tips when going cashless:
- Never give out your OTPs and other sensitive personal data.
- Be vigilant and don't fall for scams.
— The Summit Express
