Payments at UCPB ATM Supported

Good news to Dragonpay customers with UCPB ATM accounts.  You can now pay for your online purchases through your bank's ATM.  In addition to UCPB Connect Internet Banking and UCPB over-the-counter payments, customers can choose to pay at the machine 7-days-a-week and anytime from 7am to 9pm.

Chinabank ATM Payments Supported

A higher-than-average proportion of Chinabank account holders seem to be tech-savvy compared to account holders of other banks based on Dragonpay's statistics. A significant percentage of these account holders use their Internet banking facility, Chinabank Online, to make online payments instead of relying on just the traditional over-the-counter payments.

Today Dragonpay announces support for a new payment channel -- the Chinabank ATM. Anybody with a Chinabank ATM Card can now make payments for online purchases by doing a fund transfer at the ATM and going through the usual online validation process of Dragonpay. Enjoy 7-day banking with extended hours by paying at the ATM instead of the branch teller.

Payments Accepted at SM Counter Payments Nationwide

Dragonpay has connected to SM's payment centers giving customers of Dragonpay-affiliated merchants access to SM's 200+ Payment Counters nationwide. Customers can now pay for online purchases at their convenience 7-days-a-week at very convenient locations. Payment Counters can be found at SM Department Stores, SM Supermarket, SM Hypermarket (formerly Makro) and neighborhood grocery Savemore Market.

The SM Group is owned by Filipino-Chinese taipan (and richest Filipino), Mr. Henry Sy. The SM Group's businesses span banking (Banco de Oro, Chinabank), retail (SM Malls, Ace Hardware, Kultura, Toy Kingdom, etc.), real estate (SM Development Corp.), telecommunications (Philcom), and many others.

ATM-based Payments at PNB Supported

Customers with PNB Super Teller ATM cards can now pay for their online purchases at any PNB ATM nationwide, in addition to online banking and over-the-counter channels. There is no more need to line up to the teller. Enjoy 24 x 7 ATM banking!

To use this method, customers simply need to perform the following steps:

1. Make an online purchase and choose Dragonpay >> PNB Over-the-Counter/ATM.


2. Go to any PNB ATM, insert ATM card, and type your PIN


3. Choose Fund Transfer from the ATM's main menu. When prompted for which source account you will get the fund from, select your appropriate Savings/Checking account, and choose the ATM's Continue button.


4. When prompted where to make the transfer payment to, choose Other PNB Account and enter the Dragonpay account number in your email instruction.


5. Enter the exact amount in your email instruction to transfer.


6. Get the printed ATM receipt.


7. Follow the ATM validation link in your email instruction and enter the details provided in your ATM receipt.

PNB ATM payments are not subject to any cash handling fee unlike paying over-the-counter (OTC) at provincial branches. But note that just like OTC payments, Dragonpay processes ATM payments next day.

Problems with EastWestBanker Online Payments

Some customers seem to be experiencing problems with paying through EastWestBanker.com. This problem is often caused by our system being unable to successfully perform its automated 3rd party fund transfer enrolment. Customers can manually do this one-time enrolment by following these steps:

1. Login to your personal EastWestBanker.com account.


2. Click Fund Transfer from the left menu bar.


3. Click the Modify Unrelated Accounts link.


4. If you do not see "Dragonpay" listed in your "List of Unrelated Accounts", click the Add button.


5. Enter Account No. "000901047881", and Description "Dragonpay", and click the Create button.


6. If you have successfully enrolled the Dragonpay account, it should now appear in your "List of Unrelated Accounts".

Once you have gone through this one-time enrolment process, you should be able to perform online payments to merchants using Dragonpay.

RCBC AccessOne Internet Banking Accepted

Customers with RCBC bank accounts can register for a free RCBC AccessOne Internet banking account and enjoy shopping at merchants accepting Dragonpay online payments. Through the AccessOne eShop facility, making payments for anything from the hottest deals in town, to your next Asian vacation can be as simple as logging in using your RCBC id and password, and authorizing the payment request. Payment is securely completed in seconds.



Dragonpay also supports RCBC over-the-counter payments for customers with no access to online banking. Provincial customers may pay using this online channel to avoid having to pay the over-the-counter cash handling fee charged by RCBC branches outside of Metro Manila.

PNB e-Banking Now Supported

Aside from over-the-counter deposits, customers may now pay Dragonpay merchants using their PNB e-Banking Internet facility. For detailed instructions on how to use PNB e-Banking with Dragonpay, refer to this link. If you have a PNB account but do not have e-Banking yet, enroll here. The process is one of the simplest among all banks.

PNB provincial users may pay using this online channel to avoid having to pay the over-the-counter cash handling fee charged by PNB branches.

Landbank Over-the-Counter Banking Supported

The Landbank of the Philippines (Landbank, for short) is one of the Top 5 banks in the Philippines. Its total assets of PHP529.6B in 2010 made it the fourth biggest bank in terms of assets and deposits as of 2010. Based on a Bangko Sentral report on June 2010, Landbank ranked first in terms of return on assets. Landbank maintains a network of over 338 full-service branches nationwide as of 2010.

Landbank is a government-owned bank. It is the default depository bank of most government units and agencies. Majority of the country's government workers or civil servants would have a Landbank account because that is where they receive their salaries.

Landbank offers its retail customers with an online banking facility called iAccess. Unfortunately, Landbank does not allow retail customers to link their accounts to corporate accounts via this facility. Because of that, Dragonpay does not support iAccess payments, only over-the-counter.

Customers who make purchases from Dragonpay-accredited merchants can pay through any Landbank branch nationwide even if they do not maintain an account with the bank. They just need to fill-up a deposit slip and validate their payment online. Note that Dragonpay processes Landbank deposits only on the next business day. Landbank charges a cash handling fee for provincial payments. There are no surcharges for deposits within Metro Manila.

Landbank is affiliated with BPI's ExpressNet ATM network.

Metrobankdirect Onlne Banking Payments Accepted

Metrobank customers can now pay Dragonpay merchants using their online bank facility (Metrobankdirect). Refer to our Metrobankdirect how-to for more information.

Dragonpay also supports Metrobank over-the-counter deposits for customers with no access to online banking.

UCPB Connect Internet Banking

24/7 payments via UCPB Connect online banking is now available with Dragonpay. Customers now have the option of either paying at UCPB over-the-counter, or if they have a UCPB account, register and pay online through UCPB Connect. For more details on the mechanics, visit this how-to page.

UCPB Over-the-Counter Supported

United Coconut Planters Bank (UCPB) is a leading provider of financial products and services to corporations, SMB's, and consumers in the Philippines. Established in 1963 as a commercial bank, UCPB grew to become the first private Philippine universal bank in 1981, enabling it to invest in non-allied businesses. With assets close to P 114 billion, UCPB ranks as one of the big financial institution in the country.

Customers who make purchases from Dragonpay-accredited merchants can pay through any UCPB branch nationwide even if they do not maintain an account with the bank. They just need to fill-up a deposit slip and validate their payment online.

UCPB has more than 180 branches nationwide. UCPB charges a handling fee for cash deposits made to its branches outside of Metro Manila for the second transaction of the day onwards. For the first transaction of the day, there should be no handling fee. There should be no surcharges for deposits within Metro Manila.

Chinabank Over-the-Counter Payments Supported

In addition to online fund transfers, Dragonpay now supports over-the-counter payments via Chinabank. Chinabank is owned by the SM Group, who also owns the biggest local commercial bank, Banco de Oro (BDO).

Chinabank branches in malls are open on Saturdays. Dragonpay customers who make purchases over the weekend can choose this payment option.

Customers who make purchases from Dragonpay or PayEasy accredited merchants can pay through any Chinabank branch nationwide even if they do not maintain an account with the bank. They just need to fill-up a deposit slip and validate their payment online. Note that Chinabank branches outside Metro Manila may charge a cash handling fee for over-the-counter deposits. Please check with your local branch.

PNB Over-the-Counter Now Available

The Philippine National Bank (PNB) is one of the strongest, local commercial bank. It ranks in the Top 5 Banks in terms of Assets and Deposits as of 2Q2009 data. It has over 320 branches and over 400 ATM's nationwide. PNB has a very strong overseas remittance business with presence in several countries abroad which has a large Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) population.

PNB was formerly a government bank until it was privatized and is now majority owned by taipan Lucio Tan whose interests span alcohol (Asia Brewery), tobacco (Fortune Tobacco/Philip Morris), real estate (Eton Properties), transportation (Philippine Airlines) and banking. The Lucio Tan group also owns Allied Banking Corporation.

Customers who make purchases from Dragonpay-accredited merchants can pay through any PNB branch nationwide even if they do not maintain an account with the bank. They just need to fill-up a deposit slip and validate their payment online. Note however that Dragonpay processes PNB deposits only on the next business day. There are several PNB branches that are open on Saturdays. Please check the branch nearest you for their schedules.

PNB charges a P100 handling fee for cash deposits made to its branches outside of Metro Manila. There should be no surcharges for deposits within Metro Manila.

PNB was originally with the Megalink consortium, but has since transferred to Bancnet.

LBC Over-the-Counter Payments Accepted

Dragonpay now accepts over-the-counter payment from over 800 LBC branches nationwide. LBC's reach and longer operating hours will make it even more convenient for Internet shoppers to purchase goods or services online, and pay off-line. Most branches open from 8am to 6pm, with about 65% of these branches also open on Sundays and holidays. About a third of LBC branches are located in the National Capital Region (NCR); another third in the rest of Luzon; while another third in Visayas and Mindanao.

To use the service, just choose LBC among the payment options. An email will be sent to the address you specified. Just print that email and present it to an LBC outlet. Dragonpay will only accept CASH payments via LBC. So please don't pay with checks.

Please note the following:

1. LBC requires that the minimum payment be PHP 200.00.
2. LBC branches inside SM Malls cannot accept bills payments
3. Payments made over LBC will not reflect in real-time. Posting of payments happen the following day (usually before noontime). The merchant will be automatically notified once payment has been posted.

China Bank Announces Mobile E-banking Service

Philippines-based financial services provider China Banking Corporation (China Bank) has launched China Bank Online for Mobile, the new mobile-optimized version of its internet banking service.

China Bank’s mobile portal, www.chinabank.ph, is accessible via internet-enabled phones and mobile devices such as the iPad and the iPod Touch. Utilizing wi-fi and 3G technology, China Bank Online for Mobile allows China Bank customers to carry out balance inquiries, fund transfers and bill payments via mobile phones and devices.

China Bank Online for Mobile is available to China Bank customers enrolled in China Bank Online.