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Checking Account

Conveniently manage your day-to-day payments and disbursements.

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Simplify your finances with hassle free checking

ChequeMax

Get an interest-earning checking account that makes it easy to disburse funds for everyday transactions.

Writing a Check

Regular Checking

Conveniently disburse funds for your everyday transanctions

Super Checking

Supercharge your checking account with high interest and easy access to your funds

For new deposit customers

Download and fill-out the account opening form here

Email the completed form and requirements here

Claim your EastWest Visa Debit Card and/or passbook at your selected store upon email confirmation.

For existing deposit customers

  1. At least one (1) un-expired Identification Document (ID) with photo and signature

    List of Accepted IDs  

    • Philippine Identification – PhilID 
    • Passport 
    • Driver’s License 
    • Professional Regulations Commission (PRC) ID 
    • National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Clearance (Digitized) 
    • Postal ID (Digitized) 
    • Tax Identification Number (TIN) (Digitized) 
    • Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) e-Card 
    • Social Security System (SSS) Card 
    • Senior Citizen Card 
    • Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) ID 
    • OFW ID 
    • Seaman’s Book 
    • Professional ID cards issued by the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) 
    • Government Office and GOCC ID e.g. Armed Forces of the Philippines (AF ID), Home Development Mutual Fund (HDMF ID) 
    • Certificate from the National Council for the Welfare of Disabled Persons (NCWDP) 
    • ID issued by the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) 
    • Unified Multi-Purpose ID Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Certification 
    • Integrated Bar of the Philippines 
    • Company IDs issued by private entities for institutions registered with or supervised or regulated either by the BSP, SEC or IC 
    • Other identification document that can be verified using reliable, independent source documents, data, or information 
  2. Proof of billing (under your name & home address)
  3. Presentation of additional documents for:

Minors

  • Original and clear copy of NSO Birth Certificate
  • For Guardian or Administrator, or original and clear copy of the Court Order appointing them

Tax-Exempt Individuals

  • Notarized Tax Exemption Affidavit executed by the applicant/depositor
  • Certification of Tax Exemption issued by Revenue District Office (RDO)

Non-Resident individual and OFW

  • Passport
  • Alien Certificate of Registration (ACR), Immigrant Certificate of Registration (ICR) for non-citizen of the Philippines
  • Contract of Employment for Philippine citizens

Frequently Asked Questions

It's a hybrid account offering both checking and savings features, suitable for everyday transactions and saving.

Visit a bank or apply online, providing personal information and an initial deposit.

Combines convenience for transactions with interest earnings on saving balances, ideal for managing money flexibly.

Bank may charge fees; review account terms for specifics on maintenance fees or transaction charges.

Yes, most banks offer online banking for Checking Savings accounts, allowing convenient management from anywhere.

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