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How to Activate SPaylater in Shopee

No budget? No credit card? Are you a little short for your budol? Shopee has an answer for you.

Shopee is the largest online marketplace in the Philippines is now offering SPayLater so you can enjoy their buy now, pay later in your Shopee purchase. You can check out the product and pay it next month to make it flexible in your budget.

How to Activate SPaylater in Shopee - Life Guide PH

What is SPaylater?

SPaylater is a feature of Shopee that offers “buy now, pay later” or installment loan for qualified users in purchasing products using Shopee.  

Who are eligible for SPayLater?

SPayLater is currently only available to select Shopee users who are at least 21 years old and have valid IDs.

Valid IDs that are accepted by SPayLater are:

  • Unified Multi-Purpose ID (UMID)
  • Driver’s License
  • Passport
  • Postal ID
  • PRC ID
  • National ID

SPaylater Processing Fee, Interest, Late Payment Fee

Processing FeeInterestLate Payment Fee
0-2% of the total amount 1 – 5% per month of the total order amount2.5 – 5% per month of the outstanding balance

The interest rate is based on your personal credit profile.

What’s my credit limit?

The available credit limit granted is subject to the discretion of Shopee and is based on your spending history. Shopee may also review your SPayLater account from time to time and adjust (increase or decrease) your credit limit periodically.

How to Activate SPayLater in Shopee

1. On the home screen select Me tab, select SPayLater and Activate Now

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2. Enter the One-Time Password sent to your registered mobile number

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3. Start the activation process by uploading your valid government-issued ID, filling out SPayLater and other required information, and lastly facial verification.

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4. You will receive a prompt message that you have successfully activated your SpayLater showing your credit limit and you can select your due date.

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To know more about SPayLater, you can log in to your Shopee account or you may also call the customer service hotline (02) 8880-5200.

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Business Finance

List of Bank Code of Philippine Banks

When working remotely for a client or sending money to your family back home, you have probably tried to set up a Paypal account.

Usually transacting in Paypal they ask for bank codes when you are adding your bank account, receiving money, and withdrawing funds from your PayPal account to your local bank account.

WHAT IS A BANK CODE?

A bank code or Bank Routing Symbol Transit Number (BRSTN) is a nine-digit code assigned to a bank used for identifying its name, city, and country. It’s a mix of numbers designated to each bank for identification in the financial transaction.

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE BANK CODE?

It is used as the standard for banks as an identifier for sending and receiving money in the Philippines.

BANK BANK CODE
Asia United Bank Corporation (AUB)011020011
Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited010700015
Bank of America, N.A.010120019
Bank of China011140014
Bank of Commerce010440016
Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI)010040018
BDO Unibank, Inc. (BDO)010530667
China Banking Corporation (China Bank)010100013
China Bank Savings, Inc.011129996
Citibank, N.A.010070017
CIMB Bank018010011
Deutsche Bank AG010650013
Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP)010590018
EastWest Bank010620014
Equicom Savings Bank, Inc.010960017
Globe Xchange, Inc. (GCash)018040010
First Consolidated Bank020780012
HSBC Philippines010060014
ING Bank N.V.010660029
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.010720011
Land Bank of the Philippines010350025
Maybank Philippines, Inc.010220016
Metropolitan Bank and Trust Co. (Metrobank)010269996
Philippine Bank of Communications (PBCOM)010110016
Philippine National Bank (PNB)010080010
Philippine Savings Bank (PSBank)010470992
Philippine Veterans Bank010330016
Philippine Trust Company010090039
Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC)010280014
Robinsons Bank Corporation011070016
Security Bank Corporation010140015
Standard Chartered Bank010050011
Sterling Bank of Asia Inc.011190019
Tonik Digital Bank011570011
Union Bank of the Philippines010419995
United Overseas Bank Philippines010270341
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Business Finance

List of SWIFT Code of Philippine Banks

Whenever you are sending and receiving money from overseas from family, friends, and clients, transacting with money remittance and wire transfer; you will need to know your bank’s SWIFT code.

WHAT IS SWIFT CODE?

SWIFT stands for Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication. It is an international code used by financial institutions worldwide.

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF SWIFT CODE?

It is to confirm that the transaction between banks is safe and secure.

Also known as BIC (Business Identifier Code), BIC code, SWIFT-BIC, or SWIFT ID.

SWIFT Code contains eight to 11 characters format:

  • Bank Code – Four letters
  • Country Code – Two letters
  • Location Code – Two letters or two digits
  • Branch Code – Last three characters
BANK NAMESWIFT CODE
Asia United Bank Corporation (AUB)AUBKPHMM
Australia and New Zealand Banking Group LimitedANZBPHMX
Bank of America, N.A. ManilaBOFAPH2X
Bank of CommercePABIPHMM
Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI)BOPIPHMM
BDO Unibank, Inc. (BDO)BNORPHMM
BPI DirectBPDIPHM1
BPI Family Savings BankBPFSPHM1
BPI Globe Banko Inc.BPGOPHM1
China Banking Corporation (China Bank)CHBKPHMM
China Bank Savings, Inc.CHSVPHM1
CIMB Bank Philippines, Inc.CIPHPHMM
Citibank, N.A. – Makati BranchCITIPHMX
Citibank, N.A. – Manila BranchCITIPHMXTSU
Citibank, N.A. – Cebu BranchCITIPHMXCBU
Deutsche Bank AGDEUTPHMM
Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP)DBPHPHMM
EastWest BankEWBCPHMM
Globe Telecom, Inc. (GCash)GLTEPHMT
HSBC Savings Bank (Philippines) Inc.HBPHPHMM
ING Bank N.V.INGBPHMM
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Manila BranchCHASPHMM
Land Bank of the PhilippinesTLBPPHMM
Maybank Philippines, Inc.MBBEPHMM
Metropolitan Bank and Trust Co. (Metrobank)MBTCPHMM
Philippine Bank of Communications (PBCOM)CPHIPHMM
Philippine Business BankPPBUPHMM
Philippine National Bank (PNB)PNBMPHMM
Philippine Savings Bank (PSBank)PHSBPHMM
Philippine Veterans BankPHVBPHMM
Philtrust Bank (Philippine Trust Company)PHTBPHMM
Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC)RCBCPHMM
Robinsons Bank CorporationROBPPHMQ
Security Bank CorporationSETCPHMM
Sterling Bank of Asia Inc.STLAPH22
Tonik Digital Bank, Inc.TODGPHM2
Union Bank of the PhilippinesUBPHPHMM
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Finance

5 Income Streams in the Philippines

5 Income Streams in the Philippines - Life Guide PH

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Are you looking for a different source of income?

Don’t worry we’re not here to sell you something but we want to guide you in looking for an income source that could work for you.

Millennials to Gen Z have been exposed to the hustle culture of today and it seems it’s the new norm for some to have a full-time job in the morning (at the same time trading stocks) or some work part-time in the evening. While others are doing online selling as a side hustle to earn extra.

We now live in an age where one income cannot suffice our needs alone and if you have a family that relies on you for their survival more likely you need to have a higher income. We compiled 5 common income streams in the Philippines.

1. Earned Income

Usually the main source of income for most people in the country. This is what you earn from working a job whether it is a full-time or part-time job.

2. Profit Income

If you engage in buying and selling products you get what is called profit income. The best example of this is online selling on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Shopee, and Lazada.

3. Interest Income

This income comes from lending out your money at interest. It could be placing your money in bonds for years or if you like to take risks and you have trusty friends you can lend your money to them at an interest rate.

4. Capital Gains Income

If you have bought land 5 years ago, chances are the land value has increased by now and it is what is called capital gains income. It could also be in stocks but it is more volatile depending on the turns of the market.

5. Dividend Income

In the stock market, if you have a stock of Company A, they give annual dividends to their shareholders but it will be based depending on the number of shares you own and this income is called dividend income.

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How to Open SeaBank Account in the Philippines

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Seabank is the newest addition to digital banks in the country. If you want your money to earn a 4% – 6% interest rate compared to a traditional bank that only offers 0.75% – 1% interest rate.

According to their website “SeaBank is a mobile banking application for your daily financial needs. Earn more interest daily with attractive interest rates, while enjoying seamless transactions on your mobile phone anytime, anywhere.”

They currently offer 6% p.a. Interest Rate (starting June 1, 2022 to September 30, 2022) at no minimum balance, no deposit cap, and no lock-in period. It took me only 10 minutes to open an account with SeaBank.

Requirements for SeaBank Account

  • Phone number or verified Shopee Account
  • Valid government ID
  • Email address

Valid ID that are accepted by SeaBank

  • UMID
  • Driver’s License
  • PhilID (National ID)
  • Postal ID
  • Passport
  • PRC ID
  • SSS ID

*If you select to submit an ID without an address (example: Passport, SSS ID, PRC ID). They require you to submit alternative proof of your residential address.

Steps to Open an Account at Seabank

  1. You can register using a mobile number or a verified Shopee account.
  2. If you use a phone number, enter the mobile number and One-Time Password.
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3. If you use a verified Shopee account it will ask for permission to connect SeaBank with your account.

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4. Start the registration process by undergoing the following:

5. Facial Verification

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6. Upload your valid government-issued ID

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If you have uploaded one of the following: Passport, SSS ID, PRC ID. You will need to present a Proof of Residential Address.

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7. Fill out your personal details.

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8. Next is review and agree with the Terms and Conditions and set up 6 digit PIN.

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9. You have successfully opened an account for SeaBank. You need to wait for 1 working day for them to verify your account.

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REVIEW OF SeaBank

PROS

  • No-fuss registration process
  • Interest rate: 6% p.a.
  • Daily payout of interest
  • Free PesoNet and InstaPay bank transfers
  • PDIC Insured and regulated by BSP

CONS

  • No virtual card as of now

For more information about SeaBank, you check their website’s FAQ or you can contact them thru their customer service hotline and email address

  • (+632) 8891 7927 (Local Hotline)
  • 1800-1-110-2957 (Local Toll-Free for PLDT Landline and Smart Mobile)
  • [email protected]