STEPS | How to get Paypal verification code for linked BPI My ePrepaid card

Paypal is the most popular online payment system being used by Filipino bloggers and other online freelancers today. Hence, a lot of people would love to get past the difficulties of having to get one. Here I will talk about verifying your paypal account using the BPI My ePrepaid account.

Found below are steps which I saw on BPI Mag. I somehow altered other parts, but basically these are it.

NOTE:

When linking your My ePrepaid MasterCard® to PayPal, make sure that your card has at least Php 150 load because PayPal will charge $1 to link your card to your PayPal account, and Php 100 to verify your card. 

How to link BPI My ePrepaid to PayPal:

1. Sign-up/ Log-in to your PayPal account.
2. Click Profile
3. Select Add/Edit Credit Card
4. Select MasterCard as card type
5. Enter your My ePrepaid MasterCard details
6. Click Add Card
7. At this moment, your My ePrepaid Card has been added to your PayPal Profile but it needs to be confirmed. To finalize linking of your card to Paypal, click Confirm My Card to allow PayPal to send a 4-digit verification code you need.

To retrieve your 4-digit PayPal verification code, please view your Last five (5) card transaction history via BPI Express Online (Card must be enrolled and viewable in your BPI Express Online account's My Portfolio Page) or by sending your request with your 16-digit My ePrepaid Card Number via email tomyeprepaid@bpi.com.ph .

HOWEVER, HERE'S THE PROBLEM:

I tried enrolling my ePrepaid account online so that I could easily access the transaction history. BUT, the thing is there's somewhat a sudden change in BPI's enrolling interface that disallows you from checking your ePrepaid's transaction history, hence, you won't be able to check your last five (5) card transaction history. Because of this, you won't be able to obtain the Paypal verification code.

AND HERE'S THE SOLUTION (AND IT WORKS!):

Just dial 89100, press 3 (wait for the bot to talk haha), then 1 (wait for the bot to talk), then 2. You will be redirected to the BPI Express Online customer care service representative. Just politely tell him/her that you were trying to link or verify Paypal using your BPI My ePrepaid MasterCard and that you'd like to get the 4-digit verification code for it.

They'll definitely give you the code IF you try to be humble and polite. Don't try to be arrogant please or you'd just risk losing that opportunity to verify it.

After successfully verifying your card, PayPal will then return the Php 100 to your PayPal account in the form of PayPal credits. 

STEPS: How to apply for an NBI clearance online, requirements

In 2012, I released a step by step guide (list of procedures) to apply for an NBI clearance in Manila. Today, I'd like to share a list of steps in order for you to apply for an NBI clearance online. What are
the requirements? What should I do? Ano ba kailangan gawin para makakuha ng NBI clearance online?

1. VISIT NBI SITE

Check out the NBI Clearance Online Application page through the DOJ or NBI websites.

2. FILL OUT NBI APP FORM

Completely fill up the application form online with the necessary information. Choose from the drop-down menu, when provided.

Transaction cost will vary from 115 to 415 PHP. For the Presented ID part, include the type of valid ID and corresponding ID number. 

List of valid ID's for online application are the ff:

• Voter’s ID
• Valid passport
• SSS ID
• GSIS UMID
• Postal ID
• Driver’s License
• PRC License
• TIN ID
• School ID
• Philhealth ID
• Alien Certificate of Registration
• Senior Citizen

Note: The valid ID will be used in Step 4 so make sure you have it with you and don't lose it.

Once finished on clearance registration and Applicant Information fields, click the "Submit" button to continue with the remaining steps.

Then, you'll be required to fill up the Contact Details and Family Background areas. Make sure to review your inputs specially the e-mail address (where a confirmation message will be sent).

Once done, click the "Submit" button once again.

3. PRINT FORM

After the successful online application, print the form bearing your assigned Registration Code. For those who have no printer, write down the Registration Code or save the file as PDF, then print it outside.

4. GET TO THE NBI BRANCH WHERE YOU'RE LOCATED

Proceed to NBI Clearance Center nearest you, present your Registration Code and 2 valid IDs (original with your signature) and pay the corresponding clearance fee.

Ask the guard or any authorized personnel where to fall in line for this transaction.

5. IMAGE CAPTURE, BIOMETRICS

Proceed to the Online Application counter for image capturing and fingerprint biometrics.

6. IDENTITY VERIFICATION FOR DEROGATORY RECORD CHECKING

Hit is a process made by NBI Clearance personnel to verify the identity of the NBI Clearance applicant if he/she has a derogatory record.

• For 'No Hit' applicant, proceed to Releasing Section, for the printing and issuance of your NBI clearance certificate. 
• "With Hit' applicant, you'll be advised to come back on the release date written at the back of your Official Receipt (OR).

When advised to proceed to Quality Control Section for interview, your clearance will be issued upon evaluation and cleared by the QC Interviewer.

Claiming Note:

Claiming depends. When I applied for an NBI clearance in Robinsons Otis, I got it on the same day. Some say, you'll be able to claim it after at least one week.

For a list of NBI clearance release sites, proceed here.