Can I have my PNB Bank wire money to USA without me being in Manila ?

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KenUSA New member

Member since 30 April 2018

KenUSANew member06 May 2020 19:36:52

Hi everyone! Can I have my PNB Bank in BGC: Bonifacio Global City Wire my money ($20K) to me in USA without me being physically present there in the Philippines?
I live in USA. I’m a US Citizen. I have 2 investment condos in BGC: Bonifacio Global City.
I can easily send them all my info and passport Details but I have doubts if they will agree to wire my money to me in USA .... any suggestions ...?
Thanks!

Munchie Serial expat

Member since 12 November 2012

MunchieSerial expat07 May 2020 02:18:02

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You would do better to ask them. I have PNB online banking. I can transfer money to myself, but I think that might only be pesos in the local banking community. There is a tab where you can write to them..

AaronAardvark Serial expat

Member since 05 December 2019

AaronAardvarkSerial expat15 May 2020 15:00:45

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Watch out for OTP text. Many bank transfers demand to send an OTP text with a verification code. If you cannot get those from the Philippines to the US you will have difficulty.

poopat Active member

Member since 16 October 2019

poopatActive member16 July 2020 17:51:26

I suggest that you write to them... I am very much sure they will help you

Firezilla New member

Member since 23 July 2020

FirezillaNew member23 July 2020 07:49:51

KenUSA wrote:
Hi everyone! Can I have my PNB Bank in BGC: Bonifacio Global City Wire my money ($20K) to me in USA without me being physically present there in the Philippines?
I live in USA. I’m a US Citizen. I have 2 investment condos in BGC: Bonifacio Global City.
I can easily send them all my info and passport Details but I have doubts if they will agree to wire my money to me in USA .... any suggestions ...?
Thanks!

Hi,

I'm new here in the site ( expat.com ) , somehow i stumble upon your message here. I recently reaches the stage i need to reach out to bank to apply for home loan for my condo. I am just bit up-sad that , not all the bank will give you loan, imagine there are more than 5 banks here in MNL , only 1 bank which is BDO give you loan. Plus this is something that really surprise me , cause all the property agent i met , keep pushing expat to invest here in Philippine , but true is when comes to bank financing you're basically out of options , thats bit weird.

May i ask for advice , is there anything we as expat should be aware off? in term of any surprises like hidden charges etc..

Okieboy Serial expat

Member since 20 October 2011

OkieboySerial expat23 July 2020 15:46:06

653

There are a few PNB bank branches in the USA you might call them there is one in Texas and California be but I forget how many

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