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OFW E-Card with VISA Electron Feature

 

What is the VISA Electron card in OFW Ecard?

It is an international DEBIT card that you can use overseas or in Philippines for shopping.
It is accepted in shopping centers, restaurants, hotels and other establishment where VISA Electron is displayed.
It can be used as ATM card provided you open a Peso Savings Account at Equitable PCI Bank
It can also be used as Remittance card to send money in Philippines

What other good benefits to have the VISA Electron card?

You don't have to bring large sums of cash whenever you shop, dine or travel anywhere in the world.
As ATM, you have a quick access to the money in times of emergency
As a remittance card, it is fast and safe for you and your beneficiary in Philippijes

If you VISA Electron card get lost or stolen?

Call the Equitable Hello Service at 632-867-7977 or 1-800-1-888-3264

 

What is the OFW E Card or Overseas Filipino Workers ID?

Provided by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Philippine Overseas Employment Agency (POEA) and Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA).

Issued Free, just collect after paying the POEA processing fee, OWWA membership and Medicare fees for Balik Mangagawa at the POEA building in EDSA.

What are the benefits?

To certify that you are a

- member of OWWA
- legitimate Overseas Filipino Worker with your photo, signature and personal ID number

To be used in certain Government related transactions such as POEA, OWWA, NAIA and others
To be used as ATM card for Bancnet or Megalink ATM Branch or VISA Plus ATM abroad
To be used as a charged card for your shopping because of VISA Electron feature

If used as ATM Account?

It has no initial deposit
No maintaining balance
Withdraw cash from any Bancnet and Megalink ATMs
Just deposits an amount at your branch of Account

(This information from Philippine Government's Department or Offices is for General Public access intended to inform Filipino Overseas Workers, their beneficiaries and other Filipino citizens, if you need more details, please visit their website or physical office.)

 

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