How to collect US social security benefit in the Philippines
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Social Security direct-deposit information:
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To find out if you can continue to receive Social Security Benefits while outside the US, use the following link:
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www.ssa.gov/foreign or 410-965-0160
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A timely presentation, Vlogger Grandpa, since we (with wife) recently retired. Thank you and keep up the good work!
This is the most comprehensive video on Social Security in banking here I have seen, and it is exactly my experience at BPI. There are plenty of people asking these questions and on many other videos there are conflicting answers. Good work, very useful.
This is an important matter on my part. Thank you so much grandpa .
Grandpa...sobrang importante po ang information you are giving thru your videos...I greatly appreciate it, and I'm sure a lot of do as well...Salamat po.
Thanks for the information love watching your vlog! esp. when it comes to this matter
You done alot work on this grandpa👍
Thankyou for you advice and knowledge 🙏🏼
Sir,thank you very mjch for the informations.l really need that .God Blessyou
Thank you, informative
Thank you grandpa❤️
Thank you Vlogger Grandpa .
Thank you for sharing, it’s very informative 👍🏻
very good info.
i would never deposit any checks in a Philippines bank,,,,just use your atm card and leave in USA,,,i have been doing it for over 20 years,,,never had a problem,,,,,if u are worried about the atm fees, then u dont have enough money saved anyway
Amen brother.. I live in the Philippines as well. I have 2 US Bank accounts, as well as a Virtual Mailbox that shows the Tax man I have a US address. I will never open a PI account.. I will file next year...
@@kennywoodyard4819 how long u've been staying in the Philippines if u don't mind me asking,my bf is currently staying here in the Philippines too,and we're worried about what they say he can only stay only for 6 months and need to come back to US so they won't stop his benefits
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If I move to the Philippines and don't have a USA address how do I get around that ?
That's what I was told by ex pat friend living in Phil's 6+ years. So when I need cash, I just send myself money thru Xoom. No hassles
Hello grandpa! 1st to watch your Video upload! Yes!
I can confirm that your account in the pinoy bank that receives social security funds must only be in the social security receipients name only.
I use Metrobank and the service is free of any fee what so ever. Dollar for dollar I receive my ss payment like clockwork.
Its a passbook account and I need to visit the bank with my passbook to access the USD for $ withdrawl or conversion to PHP.
Very interesting topic and good information!
Yes, continue living here in the USA. Much better healthcare and wonderful physicians! Your medical benefits depends on your health insurance. Yes, there are creative ways to get quality medical care, whether you have medical coverage or not. USA is still my preferred HOME, the one I am familiar and accustomed to. Salamat po...❤️🙏☕️
Thank you for talking about this because I plan on retiring permanently to Paraguay when I retire at the age of 67. I still have to work about three and one half more years before I can retire.
Link me some good Paraguay sites. I’m in same boat as you looking for my retirement country
JUST KEEP MONEY IN US BANK AND USE YOUR ATM CARD
Thanks for this information manong, very helpful and great presentation!
Salamat thank you vielen dank
Hi Grandpa Vlogger: can you make a vlog/video of Philippine banks that have ties with US banks for retirees to collect their SSS & Pag-IBIG remittances in the US. Thank you very much. God bless you and your family.
Must check social security on the nation you make perminate resident at first before you go and make sure you bring all paperwork they require with you. Some nations are not in the usa trade treaty. Do not go there then call , to late, you will have to return to your same resident address in usa and apply
Very good to know.
Good day I'm a american citizen living in philippines 15yrs i recieve my social direct deposit to bpi the usa ssa has a set up with bank of mellon in nyc. Yes i lose approximately $8 in transfer ( not a problem ) and yes get a questionnaire every year or 2 make sure to fill out they will hold your payments i never had a problem until covid hit didn't recieve my mail long time. Good luck to everyone
From www.ssa.gov/foreign/ . "The Social Security Administration will resume mailing the forms SSA-7161 and SSA-7162 in late June 2022. Forms will be mailed according to the schedule that was in effect prior to the pandemic (i.e. if you were expecting a form in 2020, you will receive it in 2022; 2021 in 2023). Please complete and return the forms promptly to avoid suspension of benefits."
When you send back questionnaire, what courier you frequently use to ensure mail wont get lost on the way?
Thank u so much for letting me know
Yes ,everything should transact in person ,yet bank account thieves can withdraw without your knowledge.
I married a Filipino and almost ready to retire and live there, thanks
Of course. Forward your bank deposit in bank in banko de oro
Hi, I hope you can talk about the best way for an expatriate to avail of car insurance coverage while visiting homeland USA. I believe insurance available from car rental places only covers danages to car & proprties but not 3rd party bodily injuries
Make sure you have direct deposit in your bank account and use the atm card to make your withdrawals in the Philippines.
Thank you !!!
thanks..
Yep our bank reimburse ATM fees and our pension is deposited into our usual bank. They also know I live in the Philippines and no problem. Just make sure you make up a will.
how long u've been staying in the Philippines if you don't mind me asking,me and my boyfriend is also confused what to do to keep collecting his pension in the Philippines
My 2 cents. Setting up your SS checks to be deposited in a dollar account in the Philippines is more expensive in exchange to peso fees than it is to draw from a USA bank via ATM. It also depends on your bank for atm fees, exchange fees on top of PH bank rates. Example rate fee from
BPI, $4.23 foreign atm fee per transaction at todays rate of P58.98 per $1. BDO, $3.50 atm fee per transaction at a rate around P57.96.
BDO always has the lowest rate of exchange. FYI, look out for using you atm card at SM Malls. They use BDO
Interesting
I was able to open a bank account in PNB New York without personal appearance. I live in Ohio and there is no Philippine bank here. When I signed the form to open my account, we did a video call when I signed the application form.
Thank you so much 😊
Kasi mag reretire ako by 2026 sa Philippines for good. Hindi na ako babalik ng America. Bahala na kung mamatay ako ng sakit. Tutal wala akong asawa at anak. Ang pera ko ay akin lang.
A lot of comments that keeping SSA benefits in a US bank is a better strategy and I totally agree. But it may not be feasible for some retirees who have moved permanently back to PHL. Opening a US bank account requires a physical US address, per the Patriot Act. Every now and then, institutions like BofA or WF would require the account holder to review his profile (which includes the physical US address) and certify that the information is still correct. Providing false information to a bank is a felony.
Through research, I find out that lots Expats uses a family members address in the States
@@chopciriacruz6030 This is true!
oh wow.. meron pala ako mapag kukuhanan nang INFO... retired US Veteran po living in Manila, how do I get started
The easiest way is deposit your benefits from U.S bank and transfer it to Philippines Bank..no SSS involvement,note make sure your U.S is a joint account just in case of emergency
I think social security office,, needs to investigate where and who the person living and mandatory to appear personally to the office. There are a lot of person who get away the person already die in other country, but the family continue receiving the SS money from died member bcz they did not report the person collecting die.
Hello I have questions..my dad his sss benefits here u.s.a just wonder if his still continued recieved his benefits his non u.s citizen moving for good phils
Easiest I've seen is keep your bank account when you move....and have one that allows over seas atm withdrawals...
Thays the easiest way to do it....
Plus if the atm is down you can send western union to yourself using a VPN if needed....but as long as you have all your settings for the country you are going set before you go and have a contact at your local bank you'll be set.
If you don't have a U.S. permanent address, and the bank finds out, the bank may close your account. Wells Fargo does this.
@@donaldtork5846 that's why you talk to them before moving.
@@donaldtork5846 Using a family members address in the States is good ?
I’ve been on ssdi for 21 years if I live in the Philippines but I still own a house in america can I just use my debit card to withdraw my ssdi payments and not complicate everything with an international address. The only downside would be I would have to travel back to america to fill out a short form they mail to me every few years.
Where do I get the forms SSA-1199-OP7? When printer not available? Should I go to the US Embassy in Manila? Please advise. Thanks!
I live in the Philippines been here for years it’s much more simple to have your Social Security just deposited in your US bank account and then transfer from your US Bank it’s a lot less complicated I mean the Social Security administration doesn’t even know I live over here because the deposits are being made in the US Bank so they just assume I live in the US they don’t need to know I live in the Philippines unless I’m getting the money deposited over here or in the Philippines then they need to know I live here but if your deposit is in the US they don’t have to know anything
You must not file tax returns that have your real residency.
Excellent strategy. In addition, if you die in PHL, SSA will not know about it and will continue to deposit your benefits in your US bank. If you die in the US, hospitals and funeral homes are obligated to report it to the US government and your SS benefits will stop immediately.
@@92646snake The Filipino government is required to report the death of all US citizens and US permanent residents. SSA benefit fraud usually comes from non citizens but the Federal Reserve will request reclamation from the bank that disperse the fraudulent withdrawals and let the local bank go after them.
No all I have is my Social Security which comes out about 22,000 a year and when that’s all you make it’s not necessary to file because you wouldn’t know any taxes anyways
Exactly I know Expats over here that passed away months ago but still get Social Security checks deposited into their bank account back in the US so their girlfriends are still living off of their Social Security that’s been deposited even though they’re passed away that’s actually a pretty damn good strategy the less the government knows about you the better
I have a Direct Deposit for my SSB with a local bank, it it's great ! Payments are collected right on time each month. QUESTION: Do we have banking reciprocal regulations between USA and Philippines on deposit protection against local creditors ? As in the USA, SSB are highly protected.
you need to start collecting it in your bank for a couple of months before you move,leave your money in us bank
When my parents retired to Pinas 20 years ago, they inquired about their SS pension to have it send to Pinas. The SSA would deliver the check to Pinas but their would be a $100 monthly deduction from their pension. They decided against it and have thier checks deposited to their US bank instead. We Xoom their money to their Pinas bank.
Does your parents have to fly back to US every year able to continue receiving their pension…
Grandpa vlogger pwede ba mag petition ang isang US citizen na doon cya nakatira sa pilipinas?
I'm guessing if you open a banking account and just have your SSI or SSDI go in automatically there shouldn't be an issue
im jannete walker. thank you sir for the info. God bless you
I have check from federal OPM. Not SS. How can i transfer that to this country?😊thank you, Sir.
Vlogger Grandpa , kindly discuss next vlog .mis fortune of some travellers @ thePhilippine international airport ...any suggestions to stop this non sense ..
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Moldova and Belarus are a little bit tricky because they're Russian leaning countries.
but you can't use your Medicare
Prepare yourself, do your own research and independent vertification due diligence regarding coordination of your own finances while living abroad! Not all information supplied is valid/up to date! Best bank that has US banking offices is PHILIPPINE NATIONAL BANK (1st Priority)...
Have your SS pension direct deposit to your local bank account. Draw money from your bank account thru opening a local bank account in your country residing. Withdraw money thru the local bank from your US bank account.
How would you do that exactly?
Hello Grandpa, so what's the rule if you still have a home in US and the Philippines and go back and forth randomly? all these 30 days seems confusing.
I got no answer.
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My BPI account is joint with my GF. My SS goes to our account and I use ATM ect...I set up direct deposit through Manilla Embassy/SS office .Works great.
Joint withGF😳 not a good idea
I heard that SENOR 80 to 100 years old will have RECEIVE a bonus no matter rich or poor ./THAT is so nice
Not true, said SSA
I think she is referring to the Philippines and not US. US SSA has nothing to do with it. 🙂
Can one by good or silver bullion in the pup with out restriction?
Grandpa, i know you are very busy but i have a nagging question. Does being a dual citizen affect SS Pension?
No.
My mother-in-law went to the US Embassy Manila and set up a direct deposit of her SSS through PNB. She went there to inform the personnel that she’s staying there for good.
Must tell social security in person with banks proper paper work. It been that way for years as a social security retird man from usa and i was in usa military also. Im a usa citizen maried to a filipina in philippines since 1980s and i have filipina children and grand children and none of them been to usa and do not want to lower them self even 1 week to go to usa . Everything is paid in full in philippines, land, houses, farms, schooling and colleges. Even the maids and farmers paid every month, and there more in iloilo , philippines then usa has in all 50 states. Why would they want to visit a lower place for what ??? Im 64 and must go to manila usa embassy on social security matters for dirrect deposit retirement period.
@@michaelspencer6523 If you're only 64, are you on SSD, until age 65, or 66? If that's your situation, how are you handling the yearly inquires from the SSA? I'm planning on checking my SS on-line, using a VPN, and having my grown kids forward all my important correspondence....
I'm also thinking I can make several copies of the letter SSA sends, and white out the date. Since the form's content never changes, I could simply have one of the copies notarized in the PI'S each year, then pay to send the finished form stateside, once my online account indicates the form is due...
Is your mother in law u.s citizen I have concern about my dad his not u.s citizen and I don’t know how he can continue collect his sss in Phil’s.
@@genelinemooney7661 your dad can be cheated out of part of his SS, unless he attains U S., Or dual citizenship!
My wife works with a lot of Mexican nationals, who obtained American citizenship just for that reason
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Just setup your social security retirement benefits to be deposited into your US bank account to eliminate complications with setting it up deposits to a non-US bank.
There will also be complications getting that money out of your US bank every month.
Setting up your SS benefits to be direct deposited at a BDO bank takes the fees and other complications out.
Too easy to open a bank account in Pinas, then, unless you're too broke, simply have paper checks, from your american banking institution, and deposit one, written for the desired amount, into your Philippines account! The draw back in this plan is some people won't have the 1-2 month's money left in their american account
good idea, i think this would be cheaper to withdraw money than withdrawing from ATM
Now that they are going to introduce CBDC, how will this impact our ability to draw our benefts?
I want to know this too. Anyone?
Can you direct me to 1 of your more recent vlogs regarding un-vaccinated traveler requirements when entering Pjilippines.
@fred johnson. That is covered in one of my vlogs. Here's the link to my channel. studio.czcams.com/channels/YU70S4jYvhw0BOetMFdD6A.htmlplaylists
Just visit the website of the US Embassy in Manila. It has the updated entry and exit information for PHL. Most of the YTube videos on this subject cover different classes of travelers: Filipino citizens, Balikbayan, dual citizens, foreigners, etc. The content of the US Embassy website is focused primarily on entry and exit information for US citizens wishing to travel to PHL.
Sir iam 80 years old born feb.13 19 44 my sss was stop because iam old and disabled now
Grandpa, puedi ba greencard holder USA retired kana .maka receive ka parin ba pag uuwi ka sa Philippines sa sss mo?TY
You are still entitled to receive it. But watch out how long you are allowed to be out of the US if you're not a US citizen.
Good evening Po sir, do you how to fill out the SSA 11 form?
Hello sir i have questions ,, im non nomigrant and im paying my SSN here in NYC! my question if im going back to philippines for good ,still I receive my benifits in philippines or No?
It depends on what benefits you're talking about. If regular SS benefit, yes you can collect while in the Philippines. If SSI benefit, you will lose your benefit after being out of the country for 30 days.
Hi Grand pa I have a question regarding driving in the Philippines. Can we drive in the Philippines using the US license during our vacation? Thanks
Hi Margie, I’m a US citizen and I just came back from the Philippines 2 days ago, I was there for a month and I drove everyday during the entire time of my vacay. What I know with international drivers license you’re allowed to drive outside US for 30 days.
Last feb I was also in the Phils. And I was stop by policeman for routine check and he doesn’t know the rule also, so I told him about the 30 days and no problem. I hope this help..
@@lorenaguardian1744 The Land Transportation Office (LTO) allows the use of a valid foreign driver's license in PHL up to 90 days from date of arrival. According to RA 4136 (Land Transportation and Traffic Code): “Bonafide tourists and similar transients who are duly licensed to operate motor vehicles in their respective countries may be allowed to operate during but not after (90) days of their sojourn in the Philippines.” Make sure you print a copy of FAQ from the LTO website in case you are stopped by a traffic enforcer who is not familiar with this rule. Also bring along a document, such as your passport or a boarding pass, that would indicate your date of arrival in PHL as proof that you are within the 90-day rule.
Thank you so much I really appreciate your help.👍
They have a Chase Bank in the Philippines, what I'm going to use.
The Chase bank in Manila does not have retail banking operations. They only cater to large commercial and merchant accounts.
My mom is retiring in PH, she wish US Medicare can be used there if she gets sick.
Can me being an American citizen and married to a natural born Philippina get dual citizenship if we reside in the Philippines? Love the channel ❤️
Unfortunately, no. You can only get a permanent Visa. To be a Philippine citizen will require a different process which is difficult AND you will be required to renounce your US citizenship...therefor you are not going to be DUAL.
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That's what I thought doing my research
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Grandpa ung asawa ko retired at ung anak namin na 2yrs.old nkakatanggap din ng benefits from ssn.at us citizen baby ko pag nasa pinas po kaya kami tumira makakatanggap pa din po ba sya ?
Hi ma'am how did you apply for SSN benefit?
Dual citizenship is the answer start investing now in the PHILIPPINES 🇵🇭 and plant malunggay
I'm planning to move out from the Country to live in Cambodia permanently . what's your good recommendation for me sir ? hope you will give me an answer just soon as possible as you would . Much appreciated
I'm sorry but I can offer no opinion on the matter. I am not familiar with Cambodia at all.
I want also to ask if i will be able to receive mails from US under my name but the given address is where i am here in the Philippines. My concern is do the post office or courier will accept my US identification as proof that its me and which has different address to the given address on the mail? Thanks in advance.
When I went to Seattle, I registered my name at the post office as a resident there. This way, any mail addressed to me will be delivered to my Seattle address.
Hi there . I got a question for you and I hope you will be able to assist me with the Answer . I'm a U.S Citizen I'm 58 years old . I'm on SSA Disability . If I want to move out from the Country to live Cambodia. will my benefits will be stopping from SSA ? what am I suppose to do to ask for Help after of my arrival in Phnom Penh Cambodia ? even I called and talked to SSA here in the U.S already . they said I should contact the FBU SSA at the U.S Embassy in Manila Phillipine ? Why is that issue ? please , kindly reply me back just soon as possible as you would ! I really appreciate you in advance . Thanks
I can't be of much help here as it is a case by case basis. Here is a link regarding this: www.cambodia-travel.com/can-you-still-collect-your-disability-pension-if-you-are-disabled-and-living-in-cambodia/
I suggest that you make sure you can collect before you do it or you may suffer the consequence.
Put your Ss benefits in PNB USA then you can withdraw in PNB Philippines.
Hello ma'am,puede bang magtanong ganon din ginawa ko nag open ako Ng account ko SA LOS ANGELES PNB SA ABRA KO MAIWITHDRAW PERO NANDITO PA RIN AKO SA SAN DIEGO.ANO PO BA ANG SUMUNOD NA GINAWA MO NAGSEND KABA NG DIRECT FORM SA SSA OFFICE GALING BANKO SA PINAS.SALAMAT PO
Wait... so this can be done, PNB USA to PNB Pinas ? I can open a PNB account here in the States ?
Supposing I pass away while I am in the Philippines, does my body have be sent here in the USA? Although I don't mind to be cremated at my birthplace.
That is optional on your part. Whatever you choose can be done.
Hello sir, i just want to ask if necessary to return to the US after 6months to keep the social security income? I read about that and concerned caused flying back to US cost a fortune and my income from social security is enough for monthly expenses only s in the Philippines.
You don't have to worry about returning to the US to keep on collecting SS benefit. In fact, you can have SS Admin send you the benefit to the Philippines. The 6-month limit is if you are a green card holder, and does not affect your SS benefit. It affects your ability to return to the U.S. for not being a citizen of the U.S.
Better apply for a permanent visa or srrv
Hi grandpa, I’m here in the Philippines living permanently in a few months now. Do I need to go back to US every year to maintain receiving my pension?
Not to receive your pension. Also, it depends on where your benefit is being sent and whether or not you notified social security. Since you are now living permanently in the Philippines, to to the U.S. Embassy and ask them to send the benefits to you in the Philippines. You will receive a communication from the SS office to verify you're still alive every year or two. No need to return to the U.S.. Just respond to their communication. Else, your benefit would stop!
Will you receive the same social security benefits dollars if you apply in Philippines or USA?
@@adamapple337 yes. But there could be some transfer fees.
My mother inlaw marries a us citizen and had worked enough to be eligible for ssa benefit the husband died and my mother in law had never been in the us.
She is now 67yrs old and we applied for her survivors benefit we received notice of award letter thais is eligible for ths living survivors benefit however ssa said they cannot pay her at this time.
Because:
1. She is not a us citizen
2. She has been out of us and never had been in the us in the last 6 months.
We dont know what to do
Does she needs to go to us to collect her survivor benefit..
Any advice and sorry for writing too long.
I am not aware of citizenship or residency requirement. Did you not file for spousal benefit when you reached your retirement age? Could that be the reason. I would inquire again for SPECIFIC reason why you are denied. Let me know how it goes.
Ma'am dapat nagparesisdent muna xa don then after non magpadual citizen xa para kahit nandto xa s phil..pwd na xa makatanggap
She need to go back there and register to be US citizen using her husband nickname
Hello po, i have a question. Can you collect my SSN if I'm a dual citizen US/ PH.?
Yes you can.
Do you rent out your condo for transient? I plan to stay in Manila for 5 days before flying to my province.
Airbnb has plenty of condo for rent
FYI my friend in PI is receiving a small amount of monthly SS payments. A tax withholding of 25% is kept by IRS. She has to file a tax return to get that 25% back and it takes a while to process. Further IRS refuses to auto deposit her tax refund direct to the BPI account that is receiving her SS payments. So they a mail a check which takes months to get to PI. Worse, BPI refuses to accept the IRS check. A real horror story. Can you shed some light on this?
It's 25.5 percent. The IRS won't direct deposit overseas for a one time payment. It sounds like your friend bank won't deposit the check because the account is a US dollar account instead of a Peso account.
The withholding tax on SS benefits is optional. Your friend can request the SSA to stop the withholding tax. She needs to fill up a form W-4V and submit this to SSA through the FBU at the US Embassy in Manila.
@@mvescuadra Tax withholding is only optional if you are a US citizen or resident. The 25.5 percent is for non US citizens, non US residents and foreign beneficiaries that don't live in a tax treaty country
@@josephcalp1604 Hi, are you saying the she can deposit the IRS tax refund in a BPI Peso Account?
@@josephcalp1604 She just got her 2021 tax refund and will try to deposit it in her BPI peso account.
Is there any bank in the Philippines, that the United States of America allow or authorized to deposits, when your receiving S.S.A. from them ?
Yes! Please watch the video until the end.
Hi Sir can you also discussed about representative payee..My grandma is incapable to manage her.benefits and I am applying to be her representative payee..The fbu emailed us some documents to fill up like ssa-21,ssa-11,ssa-787 we already mailed the original forms in their office,after 1 week we haven't heard from them if Iam approved as representative payee of my Lola..I'f appreciate if you give us advised should I email them to follow up my concern or wait for them to call me?I don't know what to do, my lola needs her pension for her meds and daily needs.We need the endorsement letter from them for bank purposes.Thank u sir god bless...
It usually takes longer than one week. If you have issues, go to the social security office at the U.S. Embassy if you are overseas.
hello grandpa ,my husband dies nov.10,2020 ssa pensioner ,he 90 years filipino but he is u.s citizen ,im already claim $ 255 death ,married for 17 years ,filipina stay her in philippines ,ask ko lng po kng qualify ako sa widow benefit ,im 60 years ,ever since hnd po ako nka punta u.s.pero i have i email from FBU manila ssa ,can i file survivor this august 2023.can you help about this grandpa ,thank you so much .
Your best bet is to contact the US Embassy and have them evaluate your case. There are many factors that will need to be reviewed.
Sir we plan on going back and forth every 3 -4 months US TO PHILIPPINES vice versa . I was told that I can use my US Atm debit card to withdraw money in he Philippines is this true ? That way I don't need the hassle with SS and my federal pension.
That is true, but check with your bank about usability of your ATM card and applicable fees. That varies from one bank to another.
That is correct in the case of major US banks like Chase, Citi, BofA, WF, etc. There will be two kinds of transaction fees for using a US ATM card in a foreign ATM: one from the US bank (usually 5 USD) and another fee from the owner (BPI, BDO, etc) of the local ATM (usually 250 PHP). That means a total of 10 USD in fees for each withdrawal.
There are some financial institutions that reimburse these foreign ATM transactions. For example, Charles Schwab will reimburse those foreign ATM fees at the end of the month back into your Schwab account. Wells Fargo will immediately reimburse the fees if you maintain an overall relationship of at least $250K.
Hi sir! Good morning.
My husband is retired military and we're married 3years now. My husband wants to claim me as his beneficiary in his pension and they said I need Social Security Number(SSN) we tried to call fbu in manila and it's crazy because they seems don't have idea about the federal benefits that need SSN, so they deny it.. can you please advise sir?
Maybe you can try applying for Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) and use that in lieu of SS number.
I have an online postal service with a US address. I have a bank account with Citibank . Citibank is in the Philippines. My SS goes directly into my account. Why does anyone including the government needs to know I am in the Phil? Will there be an issue with this setup?
The issue with that setup is that SSA will not know if the pensioner has passed away and will continue to deposit the pension in Citibank. Hospitals and funeral homes in the US are required to report deaths to the government and pensions are automatically terminated upon receipt of the report. SSA needs to be informed if a pensioner has permanently moved out of the US so they could verify if the pensioner is still alive.
Who are you using for online postal services? If any good please refer them to me..
@@92646snake I will be dead so I don't care .
@@ShawnsLifeInThePhilippines I am using A service out of Quartzsite AZ, I don't recommend them though. I will be switching to ipostal1. you can google them.
Hi sir can i ask because my husband died and his 88 now how can get hes pension..the problem is i never been to usa so what is yhe best to do for that?
Here's a link regarding this: www.ssa.gov/benefits/survivors/ifyou.html