By Civ Alonzo-Cruz
Landbank of the Philippines (LBP) and several other major banks announced on Thursday (Dec. 23) their updated banking hours schedule for December 2021 to January 3, 2022, to inform clients in advance and to provide services before the long break.
Select bank branches will be open to serve clients during the break. Below are the advisories from banks that have so far issued their banking operation schedules for the holidays:
Landbank of the Philippines (LBP)
Landbank branches nationwide will be open on Dec. 23, 2021. Select branches will be closed and banking hours may also vary. Below is the complete list of closed Landbank branches and their operating hours:
National Capital Region (NCR)
CLOSED BRANCH
• Senate Branch
VARYING HOURS
11:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• Novaliches Branch
Visayas
CLOSED BRANCHES
• Bayawan Branch
• San Juan Southern Leyte Branch
VARYING HOURS
8:30 AM to 12:00 NN
• Balamban Branch
• Banilad Branch
• Barili Branch
• Baybay Branch
• Bogo Branch
• Borongan Branch
• Camotes Islands Branch
• Carcar Branch
• Cebu BOC Branch
• Cebu Mango Avenue Branch
• Cebu MEPZA Branch
• Cebu Osmena Branch
• Consolacion Branch
• Dalaguete Branch
• Danao Branch
• Hilongos Branch
• Jagna (Bohol) Branch
• Lapu-Lapu Branch
• Maasin Branch
• Mandaue Branch
• Mandaue City Hall Branch
• Moalboal Branch
• Naga City (Cebu) Branch
• Naval Branch
• Plaza Independencia Branch
• Sogod Branch
• Tacloban Real Branch
• Tagbilaran Branch
• Tagbilaran City Hall Branch
• Talibon Branch
• Toledo Branch
• Tubigon (Bohol) Branch (8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.)
• Bais Branch
• Guihulngan Branch
• Kabankalan Branch
• Sipalay Branch
• Siquijor Branch
Mindanao
VARYING HOURS
8:30 AM to 12:00 NN
• Dinagat Islands Branch (with limited transactions)
BRANCH-LITES
Closed Branch-lites
• NAIA Terminal III EO
• Argao, Cebu LEAF
• Can-avid, Eastern Samar LEAF
• Monkayo, Davao de Oro LEAF
• San Antonio, Quezon LEAF
• Civil Security Group Tellering Booth
• GHQ Tellering Booth
• POEA Tellering Booth
• Casino Filipino Hyatt Manila FX Booth
• Pagcor Waterfront Hotel Lahug FX Booth
Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI)
All BPI branches will be open from 9:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Check clearing cut-off will be at 2:30 p.m.
For Dec. 24 and 31, check clearing cut-off for all branches will be at 11:30 a.m., and branches will close at 1:00 p.m.
They also encourage clients to do their transactions through online banking using their BPI app.
The schedules of branches located in LGUs under strict community quarantine may differ, based on quarantine guidelines.
Some branches located in the typhoon-affected areas are still closed and the list of closed branches can be check here.
Banco de Oro Unibank Inc. (BDO)
BDO branches will remain open until 2:00 p.m. on Dec. 24 and 31, while select branches will be open on Dec. 30 until 4:00 p.m.
Branches will be closed on Dec. 25 and Jan. 1.
Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank)
Metrobank branches will have shortened banking hours on Dec. 4 and 31.
Dec. 24 and 31
Selected branches are open from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
For check deposits done over the counter, clearing time is at 2:00 p.m.
Dec. 25
ALL BRANCHES CLOSED
Meanwhile, select Metrobank branches will remain open on weekends and the holidays throughout December.
Due to Typhoon Odette, several Metrobank branches in the affected areas are temporarily closed or have shortened banking hours on Dec. 23, 2021. The list of closed branches can be check here.
Philippine National Bank (PNB)
PNB branches will be closed on Dec. 25, 26, and 30, 2021, as well as Jan. 1 and 2, 2022, except for branches at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).
The list of branches with updated schedule can be check here.
Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC)
All branches will be open on Dec. 24 and 31 until 1:00 p.m. To avoid the holiday rush, they advise clients to schedule their banking transactions in advance or continue transactions online with RCBC online banking.
Union Bank of the Philippines (UB)
The bank adjusted its operating hours from Dec. 21, 2021 until Jan. 3, 2022. The full schedule of every transaction is available on their website.
United Coconut Planters Bank (UCPB)
UCPB branches in areas under general community quarantine (GCQ) with Alert Level 2 will continue to serve clients from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Some provincial branches may have shortened banking hours in compliance with their local government directives.
For safety and convenience, UCPB encourages clients to use their online banking facilities which are available 24/7 for your transactions.
The list of closed branches can be checked here.
Security Bank
Security Bank will observe shortened banking hours on Dec. 24. All branches, except the Balanga branch that will close at noon, will close at 2:00 p.m.
Due to the aftermath of Typhoon Odette, some of their branches in the areas affected will be closed or will observe shortened hours. The list of open branches can be checked here.
EastWest Bank
Select branches of EastWest Bank will have a temporary adjustment of banking hours from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. from Dec. 20-24.
The list of branches with adjusted schedules can be checked here:
Maybank Philippines
Maybank branches will be on shortened banking hours on Dec. 24 and 31, 2021, except for these branches that will continue to operate on normal banking hours:
- Main Office Branch
- Legaspi Towers
- San Fernando
- Iloilo Business Center
- Lipa
- Davao Business Center
Philippine Savings Bank (PSBank)
Dec. 24
All PSBank branches nationwide will be open until 2:00 p.m. For over-the-counter check deposits, clearing cut-off time is 2:00pm.
Dec. 30
All PSBank branches will be closed. Meanwhile, all PSBank ATMs and PSBank Mobile/Online will be available for banking needs.
Bank clients are encouraged to plan their banking transactions in advance to avoid long queues or transact through online banking using their official apps and website. – jlo
