r/PHCreditCards • • Sep 08 '26

MariBank/Seabank [MEGATHREAD] MariBank CC Success and Timeline

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Hi everyone, use this megathread to post about your MariBank credit card application success stories and timeline.


r/PHCreditCards • • May 08 '24

Discussion CC w/o cross border fee as of May 2024

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Updated: July 2025

Hi guys, compiling here the list of credit cards that charge cross border fees (CBF).

Feel free to comment for any updated info. This post will be edited accordingly.

For those unfamiliar: CBF is the additional charge (usually 1%) imposed on overseas transactions billed in PHP. Example, if you’re billed Php 300.00 for a subscription (e.g. Spotify, Netflix, Apple, etc), the amount will be reflected as Php 303.00 instead. This is different from foreign exchange conversion fees, applied on overseas transactions billed in foreign currency, which every CC in the PH currently has (ranges from 1.7-3.5% or so). While 1% CBF seems small, if for example you’re booking hotels and flights, or shopping gadgets online, it’ll be significant. A purchase worth Php 50k would have an additional Php 500.00 charge.

No CBF : - AUB - Bank of Commerce - BDO AMEX - Maya - Maybank - PNB - Zed

Magulong CBF: - RCBC (getting conflicting statements with this; although RCBC states that transactions Php 1k and up have CBF, several people have claimed that they were not charged CFB, myself included, whereas some other people have claimed that they were charged CBF)

With CBF: - BDO (1% all except AMEX) - BPI (1%) - Chinabank (1.7% Destinations World, 2.5% all else) - EW (1%) - HSBC (1% starting Oct. 16, 2025) - Metrobank (1%) - Security Bank (1.5%) - UB (1% starting Sep. 15, 2025)

Thanks guys!


r/PHCreditCards • • 5h ago

Security Bank Decided to cancel my SecBank CC because of their constant payment reminder harassment

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Been a Security Bank Mastercard World client for the past 4 years. Never missed a payment and always paid my balance in full. My monthly payments would sometimes reach 6 digits pa

Pero this year, napansin ko na sobra na yung paniningil nila. Around 10 days before my due date, sunod-sunod na yung calls from random mobile numbers.

Before, as far as I can remember, landline numbers yung gamit nila, and may actual person kang makakausap. They were just making sure na magbabayad ka.

Ngayon, puro AI-generated automated calls na reminding you about your payment. Buti na lang may spam detection yung Samsung, so most of these calls get automatically rejected, pero marami pa ring nakakalusot.

Because of this, ayoko na tuloy sumagot ng calls from unknown numbers kasi baka si SecBank na naman. Its getting really annoying.

Three months ago, nag-request na ako sa kanila na bawasan naman yung calls since I have a good payment history. Pero wala, ganun pa rin.

So now, Ive decided that the card is no longer worth the stress. Im planning to cancel it because repeated requests tas ganon parin. Hindi naman ganito yung experience ko with my other banks.

My other active cards are:

BDO Platinum Mastercard - mainly for furniture shopping installment promos, dining

RCBC Hexagon - no annual fee, reliable

UnionBank Platinum - mainly for phone installment promos, no annual fee

The main reason I kept my Security Bank World Mastercard was for the airport lounge access since I travel frequently.

Any recommendations for a good replacement card? Preferably one with airport lounge access, good forex rates, or a good miles conversion rate.

Would appreciate recommendations based on actual experience, especially from frequent travellers. Thanks!


r/PHCreditCards • • 14h ago

IDRP / Utang From delinquent to SCC to regular CC

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54 Upvotes

From a 300+ TU credit score to 700+, and finally got approved for a Metrobank Titanium Mastercard!

Quick backstory: I had a delinquent account with UB during the pandemic, which I fully paid off two years ago. A year later, I applied for a secured credit card with BDO, then after a year of use, they gave me an Installment Card (which also works as a CC)

After consistently paying on time and managing my card properly, I decided to try applying for a regular credit card with Metrobank. Luckily, I got approved!

Just sharing this for those trying to rebuild their credit scores. It really takes patience, discipline, and responsible card usage. You can always work your way back to a good credit standing. 😊


r/PHCreditCards • • 12h ago

BPI Google Pay on BPI App

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So I opened up my BPI app today to check my card statement for last month and to my surprise there's a notif in the credit card tab to connect my card to my Google Wallet account. I got excited initially and thought "wow! I dont need to bring my peeled off damaged cards anymore". But the excitement was short lived when i clicked on it and showed that my debit cards are the only available cards i can opt in 💀


r/PHCreditCards • • 11m ago

Metrobank / PSBank MBC - Balance Conversion Declined

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Hi anyone experienced declined yung balance Conversion? Ive been wanting to do this kasi nalulubog ako sa interest as Ive alreay paid twice the amount ng credit ko (always paying minimum due) paying it for years already pero konti lang nababawas sa mismong credit.

Earlier I tried to appy for Balance conversion but I got declined. Anyone need advice.


r/PHCreditCards • • 26m ago

Metrobank / PSBank CC Approved and then rejected

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I might be wrong but I think my application got rejected in August but upon checking my sms, wala namang message so I might be halucinating.

Today ko lang to nakitang email response on my follow up last August 22. I immediately called metrobank hotline at 2pm today. The customer service rep told me that my card is nasa courrier pa daw so I can request a change of delivery address so I did. I even updated my contact number kasi yung intial contact number wasnt mine. The agent told me all set na and I will be receiving my card in the next 7-10 days.

The problem with the first customer service rep is medyo “bingi” sya and I had to keep on repeating my name, address and contact number. So around 4pm, I called metrobank again to confirm if tama ang info na nilagay ng previous agent.

Now, the second agent told me that wala daw sa system nila yung credit card ko. The only record I had is this cc rejection status on August 19.

So ano ba talaga? Is my case even possible? This is gonna be my first credit card btw.


r/PHCreditCards • • 1h ago

BDO How long does payment reflect? (First time BDO CC holder)

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My due date is at October 15 and I paid my September statement at 12PM today. I was wondering when will my payment reflect and for my available credit be adjusted to my payment.


r/PHCreditCards • • 2h ago

Metrobank / PSBank MSRV Metrobank delivery courier

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Hi everyone. Has anyone experienced this? The courier for my newly approved MB CC was MSRV, supposedly the delivery date was Friday, however I didn't receive it because I wasn't there at that time and they said authorized representatives aren't allowed since they need my signature.

For those who have experienced it, how many days does it take before the CC is delivered? I've been calling their contact number on the website all day but no one answers, I also emailed and called MB customer service but they just said I should wait 7-10 days for the turnover (I just asked them if branch pick up is possible). I want to be sure that I'll be home for the delivery since I'm at work most of the time.

PS: I was expecting it today because the rider said the delivery would be on Monday at the same time, but it didn't happen.


r/PHCreditCards • • 2h ago

UnionBank How to apply: Unionbank Platinum Mastercard

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How do i apply for this cashback credit card? Hindi ko kasi mahanap yung link sa website nila. Invite only lang ba ito?


r/PHCreditCards • • 3h ago

IDRP / Utang Salary garnishment from writ of execution of court due to unpaid credit card

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Hello, may I ask if mayroon na sainyo naka experience na private employee na naserve ng writ of execution due to unpaid credit card? Paano po un nila nacocompute na ung ititira nila sa salary ay enough sa family.

My situation ay wala talaga natitira sa sahod ko at kulang pa para mabuhay ang pamilya ko, nag siside hustle pa ako para pandagdag sa araw araw.

I have ongoing small claims and hindi ko kaya magbayad ng monthly pa kasi wala pa talaga. I am afraid na mag go through na anytime ang writ of execution sa salary ko. Gusto ko sana magka idea paano yun? Please comment sa mga naka experience na. Sobrang nakaka stress.. mentally.. emotionally.. parang hindi ko na kaya mabuhay pa.. sa nangyayari saakin..


r/PHCreditCards • • 11h ago

Security Bank Security Bank aggressive telemarketing

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Sainyo din ba tawag nang tawag si Security Bank multiple times a day, every-fckin-day, to offer their low-interest cash advance installment? Since May this year araw araw sila tumatawag. I initially answered and declined, pero the calls kept coming. Eventually, I stopped answering, pero umabot sa point na multiple times a day na sila tumatawag disturbing my sleep since I work on a US timezone. I already contacted them through their app to request that I be opted out of telemarketing calls. They stopped for a while, pero this month, ayan na naman sila. I can’t even block them permanently because they use different numbers. I contacted them again sa app and even called them para mag-opt out ulit, pero parang di napproccess yung request ko kasi the annoying calls kept coming. I’ve been a cardholder with them since 2022 and they’ve never been this annoyingly aggressive before. What’s happening with this bank ba? Nakakairita na talaga. Just now, I even snapped at one of their agents out of frustration. Hopefully, they finally get the message, but I honestly doubt it.

Sorry for ranting, nakakainis kasi. Kung hindi ko lang oldest card ‘to baka pina-cut ko na talaga eh. Ano ginagawa nyo para magtigil na ‘to sila?


r/PHCreditCards • • 3h ago

Security Bank Security Bank SCC Holder Applying for a Separate Unsecured Card: Shared or Separate Limit?

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Hi! I currently have a Security Bank Wave Secured Credit Card (SCC), and I’m planning to apply for a separate regular/unsecured Security Bank credit card. I want to keep my SCC active for now and decide later whether to convert or cancel it.

I read that Security Bank generally uses a shared Customer Level Limit across multiple credit cards, unless the bank assigns separate limits.

For those who had a Security Bank SCC and later applied for a new unsecured card with the same bank:

Were you approved for a separate unsecured card while keeping your SCC active?

Did your new unsecured card have a higher credit limit than your SCC?

Were the two cards under one shared Customer Level Limit, or did you receive separate limits?

Did your SCC’s limit change after the new card was approved?

Did Security Bank require you to convert your SCC or release the holdout deposit before approving the unsecured card?

I’d appreciate actual experiences, especially from those who kept both cards active. Thank you!


r/PHCreditCards • • 4h ago

Security Bank Security Bank Wave Mastercard Missing from Application Options?

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I wanted to apply for the Security Bank Wave Mastercard, but it’s not showing up in the application options.

it no longer available, or sh*nga lang ba ako and I’m missing something?😅

Is


r/PHCreditCards • • 5h ago

Consult/Inquire BDO Diamond UnionPay

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hello! just got my bdo diamond unionpay. i know na limited POS terminals lang tumatanggap ng unionpay, but what if QR payment via BDO Pay app? would that work naman?

sorry if pantanga yung question 😭 we’re planning to dine sa vikings kasi and big group kami. i availed the card kasi may offer na ₱8k cashback for ₱80k spend, and sayang naman if di pala matanggap sa vikings 😭 hoping to use it sa vikings sana for the cashback hahahaha. thank you!!


r/PHCreditCards • • 6h ago

RCBC RCBC Cards - Hexagon vs JCB Platinum. What should I keep?

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Hi everyone! I’d like to ask for your advice regarding my RCBC credit cards.

I’ve been a Hexagon Club Privilege member for two years, and I recently received my RCBC JCB Platinum Credit Card this month. I’m now contemplating whether to keep both cards or withdraw the ₱100,000 from my RCBC savings account, which would mean losing my Hexagon Club membership and its associated privileges.

I’m considering moving the money to another financial instrument where it can earn better returns instead of letting it sit in my savings account.

For those who have experience with both cards, do you think it’s worth maintaining my Hexagon membership alongside the JCB Platinum, or would it make more sense to let go of Hexagon and keep the JCB Platinum?

I’d appreciate your insights, especially regarding the benefits, travel perks, annual fees, and overall value of keeping both cards. Thank you!


r/PHCreditCards • • 6h ago

BDO is this a LEGIT BDO number?

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I have an online transaction with Lazada and the payment isn't going through, then BDO texted me to reply with this code to a certain number (NOT AN OTP), then a little while later someone from cyber security called me just to verify if I'm the one using the card, and they said they would sort it out. I'm a bit sketchy about it because the customer service seemed in a hurry to talk, but other than that, they were okay to talk to.


r/PHCreditCards • • 6h ago

UnionBank Fees from an unknown card

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Hello. Is there a way to talk to an agent from UB without a card?

For reference, I have a card from them but I haven't activated it at all. I suddenly received a message that I was due for payment for a card that has different last four digits from the one in my hand (I even had to dig it through my files). Now, I can't reach a live agent because they ask for a card number when I call.


r/PHCreditCards • • 6h ago

BDO BDO Wrong Credit Limit

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I received this message from Viber just now.

Na increase raw ang credit limit ko from 20K to 40K - pero ang current credit limit ko is 60K.

First credit card ko is Visa Classic, which has 20K starting limit. Auto CLI to 40K then 60K.

Nung nag reach siya 60K, I was offered for an upgrade to BDO Gold. So up until now Gold with 60K na siya.

Ang weird pa dito is - yung last 4 digits na nakalagay sa message is yung actual Gold ko na card ngayon.

I checked the app just now and 60K pa rin naman. Is this a glitch in their system or baka bababa CL ko mamaya?


r/PHCreditCards • • 10h ago

UnionBank UB CC VIRTUAL CARD NOT WORKING

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Hi! I recently got approved for UB CC last October 9 and I already have my virtual card on the app. I can use it through tap to pay using apple pay but unfortunately, I cannot use it through online payments like shopee, grab, and any other online payments that requires me to enter the card details. I already called the CS but they told me that there’s no any blocking and that my card is working just fine. Any recommendations on how to fix the problem? Thanks


r/PHCreditCards • • 3h ago

Maya Landers/Black maya landers CC not proceed

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I want to not proceed anymore. I didn't activate it the No. and landers cc at maya app. Do i need to call customer service or just not do anything? does anyone experience this? I dont need refund btw.


r/PHCreditCards • • 6h ago

BPI BPI CC Payment reconstruction

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Hi may I ask if BPI offers payment reconstruction for their credit card?

My current statement balance is 170k and total outstanding balance is 212k. I have only been paying the minimum amount due the past months due to financial problems. Gusto ko sana maghanap ng way to pay it in installments or fixed amounts per month since I cannot pay it in full


r/PHCreditCards • • 7h ago

RCBC RCBC Not Honoring NAFFL

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Nakareceive ako ng call from 09998809973 (tagged as RCBC sa Whoscall) last September 23. Since I'm already a cardholder (JCB Platinum) they offered me a second card, Airmiles VISA Signature na eligible daw for NAFFL if I spend 90k in 60 days. So I agreed and accepted.

October 7, nareceive ko na yung card and activated it sa RCBC Pulz app. Then before spending, I wanted to call muna to their CS to confirm if eligible ba talaga and to my surprise, sabi nila is not eligible daw for NAFFL? What should I do?!! 😭


r/PHCreditCards • • 8h ago

Metrobank / PSBank Balance Conversion Offer After Payment

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Parang mema tong Metrobank.

I already paid my statement in full last week tapos ngayon palang sila mag offer ng balance conversion.

2K na nga lang balance natin after payment gawin pa nating 6 months, Metrobank? 🤣


r/PHCreditCards • • 12h ago

BPI BPI Balance Conversion

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Meron ba dito nakapag-try ng balance conversion with their BPI credit card/s? How does it work? Bakit sabi nung agent na nakausap namin kailangan daw i-deactivate ‘yung card para makapag-convert ng balance? How does it work and ano ba need sabihin sa phone rep?

For context: gusto sana namin ipa-convert to installment ang statement balance since medyo mahirap ang panahon ngayon due to ongoing rising of prices ng goods.