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1. At least one (1) un-expired Identification Document (ID) with photo and signature

List of Accepted IDs

  • Social Security System (SSS) Card
  • Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) e-Card
  • Passport including those issued by foreign governments (for foreign nationals, ask also for the Alien Certificate of Registration)
  • Driver's License
  • Professional Regulations Commissions (PRC) ID
  • Senior Citizen Card
  • Unified Multi-Purpose ID (issued either by SSS, Pag-IBIG, Phil Health and GSIS)
  • Integrated Bar of the Philippines ID
  • Student ID for students who are not yet of voting age and are beneficiaries of remittance claims, fund transfers or In-Trust-For Funds
  • National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Clearance
  • Police Clearance
  • Postal ID
  • Voter's ID
  • Baranggay Certification
  • Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) ID
  • Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) ID
  • Seaman's Book
  • Alien Certification Registration / Immigrant Certificate of Registration
  • Government Office and GOCC ID .e.g. Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFID), Home Development Mutual Fund (HDMF ID)
  • Certificate from the National Council for the Welfare of Disabled Persons (NCWDP)
  • ID issued by the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA)
  • Philhealth Health Insurance Card ng Bayan
  • Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Certification
  • Company IDs issued by the private entities for institutions registered with or supervised or regulated either by the BSP,SEC or IC

2. Proof of billing (under your name & home address)

3. Presentation of additional documents for:

Minors

  • Original and clear copy of NSO Birth Certificate
  • For Guardian or Administrator, or original and clear copy of the Court Order appointing them

Tax-Exempt Individuals

  • Notarized Tax Exemption Affidavit executed by the applicant/depositor
  • Certification of Tax Exemption issued by Revenue District Office (RDO)

Non-Resident individual and OFW

  • Passport
  • Alien Certificate of Registration (ACR), Immigrant Certificate of Registration (ICR) for non-citizen of the Philippines
  • Contract of Employment for Philippine citizens

For new deposit customers

Download and fill-out the account opening form here

Email the completed form and requirements here

Visit your preferred store upon receipt of email confirmation to claim your card.

For existing deposit customers

1. At least one (1) un-expired Identification Document (ID) with photo and signature

List of Accepted IDs

  • Social Security System (SSS) Card
  • Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) e-Card
  • Passport including those issued by foreign governments (for foreign nationals, ask also for the Alien Certificate of Registration)
  • Driver's License
  • Professional Regulations Commissions (PRC) ID
  • Senior Citizen Card
  • Unified Multi-Purpose ID (issued either by SSS, Pag-IBIG, Phil Health and GSIS)
  • Integrated Bar of the Philippines ID
  • Student ID for students who are not yet of voting age and are beneficiaries of remittance claims, fund transfers or In-Trust-For Funds
  • National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Clearance
  • Police Clearance
  • Postal ID
  • Voter's ID
  • Baranggay Certification
  • Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) ID
  • Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) ID
  • Seaman's Book
  • Alien Certification Registration / Immigrant Certificate of Registration
  • Government Office and GOCC ID .e.g. Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFID), Home Development Mutual Fund (HDMF ID)
  • Certificate from the National Council for the Welfare of Disabled Persons (NCWDP)
  • ID issued by the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA)
  • Philhealth Health Insurance Card ng Bayan
  • Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Certification
  • Company IDs issued by the private entities for institutions registered with or supervised or regulated either by the BSP,SEC or IC

2. Proof of billing (under your name & home address)

3. Presentation of additional documents for:

Minors

  • Original and clear copy of NSO Birth Certificate
  • For Guardian or Administrator, or original and clear copy of the Court Order appointing them

Tax-Exempt Individuals

  • Notarized Tax Exemption Affidavit executed by the applicant/depositor
  • Certification of Tax Exemption issued by Revenue District Office (RDO)

Non-Resident individual and OFW

  • Passport
  • Alien Certificate of Registration (ACR), Immigrant Certificate of Registration (ICR) for non-citizen of the Philippines
  • Contract of Employment for Philippine citizens

Frequently Asked Questions

You will get an EastWest Visa Debit Card when you open an account. It is instantly issued by the EastWest stores and must be activated via the EastWest ATM.

It comes with the following benefits:

  • Perks and discounts at partner merchants
  • No annual fee
  • Free withdrawal at EastWest ATM
  • Free card renewal upon expiry

Yes. EastWest Visa Debit Card may be used overseas for ATM withdrawal, Point-of Sale (POS) transaction, and eCommerce transaction. Please ensure that your card is enabled for the transactions you intend to make.

You can manage your debit card using EasyWay. You may simply toggle on per transaction channel when you want to use your card and toggle off when you don't need to transact. This is an added control and security we provide our customers.

Yes. See default daily limits below:

Maximum daily withdrawal per transaction: PHP20,000

Maximum daily purchase limit: PHP 50,000

Immediately report by calling our Customer Service Hotline at (+632) 8888-1700. If you have access to EasyWay, immediately toggle off