Advisory: An Update on BPI Credit Cards Fees and Charges


In accordance with BSP Circular No. 1165 on the credit card interest rate cap adjustment, please be advised that effective March 13, 2023, finance charges will be adjusted as follows:



From

To

Finance Charge or Nominal Interest Rate

(Effective Interest Rate per month)

2%

(1.82%)

3%

(2.73%)

Cash Advance Finance Charge or Nominal Interest Rate

(Effective Interest Rate per month)

2%

(2.12%)

3%

(3.16%)



Frequently Asked Questions

When will the new interest or finance charge rate be effective?

The increase on the interest or finance charge rate on BPI Credit Cards shall take effect on March 13, 2023.

How will the changes affect me?

The finance charge rate shall apply to the following: ·

a. All new interests accrued on your unpaid balances, including Cash Advance transactions ·
b. Billed, unpaid Special Installment Plan (S.I.P) amortization balances

Note: The new rate shall not affect your unbilled Special Installment Plan (S.I.P.) amortizations

Will my previous balances prior effective date incur the new finance charge rate?

Only new interests accrued after the effective date on your outstanding balances will have the new finance rate charge.

What is the finance charge rate for transactions that were made prior effective date of BSP Circular No. 1165 but still remains to be unpaid?

Starting March 13, 2023, any unpaid balances on your BPI Credit Card will be charged 3% monthly finance charge rate.

Will the new finance charge rate apply to Cash Advance transactions?

All unpaid and posted Cash Advance transactions starting March 13, 2023, will incur the 3% Cash Advance Finance Charge from posting date until full payment.

Cash Advance Fee will remain at Php 200 for every Cash Advance transaction.

Will this affect the annual effective interest rate of my installment transaction like BPI Credit-to-Cash and Balance Conversion?

No, the annual effective interest on your installment transactions remains to be the disclosed interest rate on your date of availment for the entire term.

However, failure to pay the Total Amount Due in full on or before your due date, shall subject any unpaid balances to daily interest accrual based on the new finance charge rate of 3% starting March 13, 2023.

Will this affect my 0% installment plan?

No, the annual effective interest on your installment transactions remains to be the disclosed interest rate on your date of availment for the entire term.

However, failure to pay the Total Amount Due in full on or before your due date, shall subject any unpaid balances to daily interest accrual based on the new finance charge rate of 3% starting March 13, 2023.

Are personal loans affected by the new interest or finance charge rate?

No, the new interest or finance charge rate only covers your BPI Credit Card balances.

When do I incur finance charges?

Finance Charges on regular purchases, monthly installment amortizations, fees, and interest charges, exclusive of those incurred during the current cycle, shall arise if Cardholder pays any amount less than, or does not pay on Payment Due Date, the Total Amount Due. The finance charges on the unpaid balance shall be computed from the day after the Statement Date until the outstanding balance and applicable interest are fully paid.

Finance charges for cash advance transactions and cash advance fees shall arise from transaction posting date until payment date.

How do I compute for my finance charge?

Finance charge is based on the aggregated total of the daily interest for the statement period. The daily interest is computed by multiplying the daily unpaid balance for each day with the daily interest rate (monthly interest multiplied by 12 months and divided by 360 days.


Who can I contact for inquiries regarding this service?

For inquires and comments, please send us a message or call our 24-hour BPI Contact Center at (+632) 889-10000.

Published February 21, 2023