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Philippine bank exit needs zero balance certificate, PHP SWIFT to NRE, and closure letter — close depot first if linked to brokerage.
Cancel local direct debits before closure — final salary may credit in PHP
BDO / BPI serve ASEAN expats — request written closure after final payroll credit.
PHP wires to NRE need Indian AD bank FEMA declaration; USD leg common for large balances.
Brokerage lane: Philippine brokerage guide for depot zero first.
Philippine bank wind-down
| Bank | Currency | Step |
|---|---|---|
| BDO | PHP/USD | Written notice |
| BPI | PHP | Zero balance |
| Depot | PHP | Close brokerage first |
| NRE | INR/USD | SWIFT receipt |
Closure
Depot zero
Close brokerage if linked.
Debits off
Cancel standing instructions.
PHP wire
SWIFT to NRE.
Closure letter
Zero balance cert.
Schedule FA
Last FY foreign account.
Flow
Philippine bank kit
- Account stmt.
- Closure letter.
- SWIFT.
- Passport.
- Tax clearance.
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Linked securities account may block bank closure — sell holdings and close depot first.
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FBAR?
US person — FinCEN 114 if aggregate > USD 10K.
Brokerage first?
Close Philippine brokerage depot before bank if linked custody.
Schedule FA?
Declare in last FY you held foreign account.
Singapore parallel?
Singapore bank guide if you also held DBS account.
TCS?
Inbound remittance may attract TCS — verify AD bank.
Joint account?
Both holders sign closure.
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