Sun Cellular was a mobile network operated originally by Digitel Mobile Philippines. Since November 1, 2016, Smart Communications has been operating the Sun Cellular mobile network as a mobile virtual network operator. Ever since then, Smart has been downgrading Sun Cellular to an MVNO with limited promotions to the Smart network. Sun Cellular Postpaid only…
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Things You Need to Know About Having an HSBC PH Credit Card
The Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) is one of the world’s largest banks. Thus, having an HSBC credit card means easy to recognize trust. There are a lot of advantages of getting an HSBC credit cards and disadvantages as well. However, since each HSBC jurisdiction (country) is different from the other, this article…
Things You Need to Know About Having a Citibank PH Credit Card
After several attempts, I finally have gotten a hold of a credit card issued by Citibank Philippines. It took me more than a year with BDO to be able to qualify for a Citibank Philippines credit card. As an OFW, it is really hard to get a credit card in the Philippines. Make it even…
Reasons Why You Should Bank with BDO
We all know that BDO Unibank is the biggest bank in the Philippines. But there’s more to the size of the bank than it is. This guide will help you understand why you should consider thinking of banking with BDO Unibank. This is a two-part review. Another review will be posted soon. This review will…
Things You Need to Know About BDO’s Checking Account
Last Updated: July 24, 2021 Did you suddenly decide to get a BDO Checking Account (also known as a Current Account)? Not so fast. Before you go to the nearest BDO branch, here are the things that you should know whether you can actually open a checking account. This guide will orient you about BDO’s…
Reasons Why You Should Not Get a Sun Cellular Postpaid Account
Mobile number portability availability in the Philippines may be available starting next year once both houses of Congress passes the Lifetime Cellphone Number Act. This site has already made a very thorough reviews on being a Smart or Globe Postpaid Subscriber. Before you think of buying a mobile phone through a Sun Cellular postpaid subscription,…
BDO OFW Bank Account
According to BDO’s official web site, to be able to open a bank account, the process is very simple: For an OFW account, from their web site, the requirements are: Only PHP100 (for PHP account) or US$100 (for USD account) initial deposit One (1) valid ID 1X1 photo With passbook and ATM debit card Zero…
Getting Started With A Sun Cellular Postpaid Plan
Last September 2016, I availed of Sun Cellular’s SIM-only Limited Edition Plan 499. I was able to get it swiftly because I already had a Smart Postpaid Plan. But since the Simple Convincer is aimed to provide the fine print. Limited Edition Plan 499 is a postpaid plan offered by Sun Cellular (now owned and…
Reasons Why You Should Not Get a Smart Postpaid Plan
So, you finally made the choice to switch from prepaid to postpaid. But the big question is, is it worth the “upgrade”? This blog post enumerates all the cons of having a Smart postpaid subscription. Smart’s postpaid services will be compared with the competitor Globe Telecom and another network outside the Philippines which I am…