Manila Banking

Philippine Business Bank: Where ‘Business’ Means Waiting

Laugh through the pain of Manila banking with these 10 spot-on observations

Philippine Business Bank

Address: 707 Paterno St, Manila
Phone: +63 23105217
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10 Business Banking Truths:

1. The “Business” in their name clearly refers to the business of making you wait until next quarter.
2. Their idea of “express service” is completing your transaction before the branch closes… tomorrow.
3. You need more documentation to withdraw ?5,000 than to run for public office.
4. The pens work about as reliably as Manila’s internet infrastructure.
5. Their security protocol makes airport screening look like a friendly pat-down.
6. The AC is either freezing your assets or melting your patience – no middle ground.
7. Their mobile app sends you 12 security notifications… while showing your full account number on the login screen.
8. The deposit drop box is conveniently located… exactly where you’d least expect it.
9. Their “customer service hotline” is really just a test of how long you can listen to hold music.
10. But hey, at least the chairs are comfortable – you’ll be sitting in them long enough to write a novel.

Originally posted 2009-06-09 08:27:30.