Don't Lose Your Marbles

Update: If you stumbled upon this old blogpost , y ou can contact Globe Gcash customer service at their hotline 2882 or via FB Messenger here . Other than that, I do not know of any updated email addresses for their customer support. My recommendation below still stands, use it for small purchases only.  The forex rate that Gcash Amex uses is even higher than local credit cards like Citibank. I just recently posted about how to register for the Globe Gcash Amex virtual card and I'd just like to share my experience regarding the first time I used this card which didn't turn out so well.   Since I have more than enough balance in my Gcash account, I ordered something online (less than $10) just to try this new service.    I received a text message that showed the corresponding amount in pesos was automatically deducted from my Gcash account.  A few hours later, I received an email from the merchant saying that m y order was put on hold, and the follo...

I've read lots of horror stories in blogs and fora regarding people's experiences with applying for an NBI clearance and fortunately I also discovered that others applied using the E-clearance on  NBI's website . I applied online using the E-clearance and followed the instructions which are pretty straightforward.  They also have a list of FAQs or frequently asked questions   (click here) .  Make sure to read and understand it thoroughly before proceeding.  The NBI branch I will be referring to in this post is the U.N. branch. The main advantage of using the E-clearance is convenience .  You can go at your  preferred time schedule (based on your booking), have your picture and biometrics taken, and get your clearance in less than 1 hour.  If the NBI's branch in U.N. Avenue is more accessible to you, you can opt for the e-clearance. I'm not sure if you can also use the e-clearance for the satellite centers (like those in Robinsons malls a...