Several banks in areas covered by the GCQ Bubble have shortened operating hours to align with the government's directive to restrict travel to just the essentials.
Here are the banks that have announced changes in their operating hours:
BDO Unibank
BDO said all of its branches would be open to serve customers up to 3 p.m. from March 23 to 31, 2021. Online and ATM transactions are encouraged.
Metrobank
Metrobank said some of its branches are closed from March 23 to 31, 2021, which clients can view on its website.
For Metrobank branches that will remain open, shortened banking hours will be observed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Clearing time for all check deposits done over-the-counter is moved to 2 p.m. from 3 p.m., it said.
Clients are encouraged to do mobile banking or transact using ATM machines if possible.
Robinsons Bank
Robinsons Bank said all of its branches would have shortened banking hours from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. from March 23 to April 4, 2021. Mall-based branches' banking hours will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Security Bank
Security Bank said all of its branches in Metro Manila, Bulacan, Laguna, Rizal, and Cavite would observe shortened banking hours of 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. from March 23 to 31, 2021.
PSBank
PSBank said its Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal branches would observe shortened banking hours of 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. from March 22. Clearing cut-off for checks will be at 3 p.m.
UCPB
UCPB said its branches in Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal would operate from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for two weeks starting March 22.
“Some provincial branches in North and Central Luzon, Southern Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao will also have shortened banking hours in compliance with local government directives,” it said in an advisory.
UCPB clients are encouraged to check the list of branches and their operating schedules through its website.