What type of Banks should Virtual Assistants use?

STRIPE pays out to all banks in their Country list, but the banks that STRIPE has the most transfer problems are with Virtual Banks or Digital Banks such as Globe Telecom/ GCash.

Our 2 biggest groups of virtual assistants on the platform are from the Philippines and Mexico these are some banks you should consider when you get hired and need to input your banking details.

 

Philippine Banks

  • BPI
  • BDO
  • Metrobank
  • Unionbank 
  • Security Bank

Mexican Banks

  • BBVA
  • Citibanamex
  • HSBC
  • Santander
  • Banorte

 

If you are not from Mexico or the Philipines, please check with your bank if you will have problems

  • getting international transfers
  • your bank account does not have a money transfer limit per month
  • your bank account is active

 

IMPORTANT NOTE: Virtual Banks/ Digital Banks are not encouraged due to the possible international transfer issues/ delays in payments.