FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - FAQ
Current and Savings Account

What is the initial deposit to open an account with Philippine National Bank (Europe) Plc?

Initial Deposit Type of Account

Sterling Savings Account

£50

Sterling Time Deposit Account

£5000

US Dollar Savings Account

US$ 200

US Dollar Time Deposit

US$ 5,000

How much is the interest rate?

Sterling Savings Account – 0.50% per annum gross
US$ Savings Account - 0.25% per annum gross
Euro Savings Acct - 0.50% per annum gross

Time Deposit Sterling Savings Account. The following interest rates are payable gross per annum.

British Pounds - Time Deposit Interest Rates
The following interest rates are payable gross per annum.

Effective as of: 10 November 2008

Amount

1 month

3 months

6 months

9 months

12 months

£250,000 +

3.25

3.25

3.25

3.25

3.25

£100,000 - £249,999

3.15

3.15

3.15

3.15

3.15

£50,000 - £99,999

3.05

3.05

3.05

3.05

3.05

£10,000 - £49,999

2.95

2.95

2.95

2.95

2.95

£5,000 - £9,999

2.85

2.85

2.85

2.85

2.85

US Dollar $ - Time Deposit Interest Rates
The following interest rates are payable gross per annum.
Effective as of:
10 November 2008

Amount

1 month

3 months

6 months

9 months

12 months

$50,000 +

0.50

0.50

0.50

0.50

0.50

$5,000 - $49,999

0.45

0.45

0.45

0.45

0.45

 

Euro € - Time Deposit Interest Rates
The following interest rates are payable gross per annum.
Effective as of: 10 November 2008

Amount

1 month

3 months

6 months

9 months

12 months

EUR5,000 +

2.00

2.00

2.00

2.00

2.00

 

Subject to change without prior notice.


Is it possible to open an account in the Philippines thorough PNB (Europe) Plc? YES

What are the requirements in opening an account?

Proof of Identity (Original or a certified 'true copy')

Proof of Address

The person certifying your document/s should legibly place their name, address, contact number, and company seal, where applicable.

Non-UK passport holder : documents can be certified ‘true copy’ by a solicitor, UK Banker (where your account is being maintained), GP/doctor, consulate of the Philippine Embassy or by senior PNBE Bank Officer.

UK passport holder: documents can be certified ‘true copy’ by a banker, solicitor, accountant, doctor, minister of religion, post/sub postmaster or an authorised financial intermediary.

What is the minimum amount to earn interest and does this include the charges?

Type of Deposit Minimum + Amount Charges

Peso Regular Savings Account £100 or Php 10,000 + £5
Peso Time Deposit (PNBig) £250 or Php 25,000 + £5

Can I update my PNB Philippine passbook?

• YES, at London Main Office, 128 Queen Victoria Street, London EC4V 4HR
• For all regular remitters - FREE OF CHARGE
• For non-PNBE remitter - £20 fee

Can I give my remittance instructions over the phone? Yes

Can I buy Philippine Peso notes?

Unfortunately NOT, we do not sell Philippine Peso notes due to its limited use for trade in the UK.


What are the business hours of Philippine National Bank (Europe) Plc?

Contact Number and Bank Operating Hours

London Main Office
128 Queen Victoria St.
London, EC4V 4BJ
Tel. 020 7397 1340
Fax. 020 7653 1403

Monday to Friday
9:30am to 3:00pm

Notting Hill Gate Extension Office
10 Pembridge Road
Notting Hill Gate
London, W11 3HL
Tel. 020 7792 9647
Fax: 020 77929812

Monday to Friday
9:30am to 5:30pm

Saturday and Sunday
10:00am to 2:00pm