I was one of the lucky few to have witnessed the exclusive launch of Metrobank's newest venture, the Metrobank Prepaid Card, a month ago at Hyve. I'm sure most of you already know what a prepaid card is but to give light to those in the dark, it is a card that you can conveniently use as a a credit card (make a purchase anywhere with just one swipe plus unlimited perks and discounts from partner establishments) and also acts as an ATM card (load it up online, thru phone or via Metrobank's atm machines and withdraw money anytime). Best part? Aside from the fact that you could get one without initial deposit or not worry about a maintaining balance (there's none!), Metrobank's prepaid card is not in any way connected to a bank account so you're sure it's safe to use! No sharing of personal information. Cool huh? Now you don't have to bring cash when shopping and not feel praning. Also, unlike credit cards (damn you cc's), you could easily monitor your spending and not worry about going overbudget. And that's why I need this in my life. Haha. I was able to road test my own card and grabeeee, ansaya lang gamitin! Documented it for you guys. Here are photos!:)
Here are the partner establishments that could give discounts and perks when used there: Chelsea, Cole Haan, Hyve, Kabila, M Cafe, Marco Polo Plaza Cebu, Momo, Mr Jones, Perry Ellis, Rocketroom, Sip & Gogh, Skye, Stella, Terraz and Vyne, more to come. So get your own Metrobank Prepaid Card and start living without regrets!:)
Ready, set , shop!!!
Of course, had to stock up on accessories for styling gigs. Here I am shopping at SM Accessories!:)
My loots
Easy payment! I just had to sign the standard receipt (like when you use a credit card) and then it gets deducted from my balance pronto.
Next stop was Etude House where I bought some kaartehans. Hehe.
Also bought a few clothes for styling from SM Surplus! Here's Ate girl processing my transaction:)
Sign sign like a boss
Bought more bangles from Penshoppe. Hihi. Puro pang styling! Haha!
Of course, had to reward ourselves naman with our fave Mexican food from Mexicali!
Swipe again:) So convenient!
I haven't tried using this online but I will soon!:)
Now, applying for your own card is easy! Just follow these simple steps:
1. Visit a Metrobank bank nearest you. Goooo!
2. Fill up the prepaid card application form.
3. Present 1 valid ID. Government ID if possible or student ID if you're still in school!:)
4. Pay P100 fee for the card (which is valid for 3 years).
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sa paint ka talaga nag erase ng card details?? hahaha! miss you bru!
ReplyDeleteIve got my prepaid card but i dont know how to activate it. Pls give me detailed instructions how to do it so.. thanks and more power.
ReplyDeleteHas anybody verified their paypal using this card? Let us know thanks! :3
ReplyDeletesabi nung naka assign sa new accounts, activated na ung prepaid card. di naman pala. nagahol tuloy ung budjet ko. tapos sabi pwede na mag enrol online. di naman ako maka enrol, anu ba yan.. tsk!! 24hours muna ba talaga ung activation ng card? haisss.. after 24 hours dun palang ba ako pwedeng pasahan ng fund? eh paano ung pag eenrol. ok nmn lahat ng ginawa ko, kailangan muna bang 24 hours tlga? any feedback, naaasar lang ako, sabi nung naka assign sa new accounts. oo sya ng oo avtive na daw. haisssss
ReplyDeleteCan I use this to buy things from Amazon.com etc? And I would also like to know if anyone has tried to verify paypal using this card. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteYou can't use this card for PAYPAL. :(
ReplyDeleteI was able to use this card on paypal (as credit/debit card)
ReplyDeleteHi, really? How did you do it? I tried but paypal keep declining my card. :(
Deleteyou have to make sure that you have 150php on your card.. paypal will charge you a dollar and some cents when you added the card and 100 will be deducted on your card once they've successfully verified it (100 will be credited to your paypal account)..
DeleteAre you sure about this.
Deletei research and most people claims that metrobank does not allow access to paypal
How long does it takes to received the money from paypat to metrobank prepaid card? Coz I also linked my Metrobank Prepaid card to my paypal and they verify it.
DeleteThanks. Your blog really helps a lot.
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't know this existed until i came upin your blog.
Alleluia!!! XD
Do you need to be 18 to have a prepaid card?
ReplyDeleteDo you need to be 18 to have a prepaid card?
ReplyDeleteIf my magpadala sa prepaid card account na tga ibang bansa bali, okay lng ba ?
ReplyDeletePara lang daw sa student ang prepaid card, kukuha sana ako noong pumunta ako ng Metro bank Jolo Branch di ako pinakuha kasi for student only daw. Gusto nila debit na yung kukunin ko, ayaw ko kumuha ng debit mataas yung maintaining balance at may penalty pa 300 pag below maintaining balance.
ReplyDeleteTry mo ibang branch...hindi na ako student pero nakakuha ako ng metrobank prepaid card
DeleteMr norvin.there's a lot of prepaid cards now a day no maintaining bal no minimum you can get globe gcash prepaid master card and you can easily cash in money if you want to load go to 7-11 convient stores
ReplyDeleteKailangan po bang may laman yung card before purchasing? Thanks for the response.
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