What are the ID requirements for cash pickup transfers in the Philippines?

To collect a cash pickup transfer in the Philippines, your recipient will need to show valid identification when receiving their money. The exact requirements depend on the partner location where they collect the funds.

Asia United Bank (AUB)

Recipients collecting from Asia United Bank must present two valid forms of ID. One of these must be a passport, along with an additional document from the list below.

Other partner agencies

For all other cash pickup partners, one government-issued ID is enough.

Accepted forms of ID for cash pickup:

• passport
• driver’s licence
• Professional Regulations Commission (PRC) ID
• National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) clearance
• police clearance
• postal ID
• voter’s ID
• Tax Identification Number (TIN) card
• Barangay certification
• Government Service and Insurance System (GSIS) e-Card
• Social Security System (SSS) card
• Senior Citizen Card
• Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) ID
• Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) ID
• Seaman’s Book
• Alien Certification of Registration / Immigrant Certificate of Registration
• Government Office or Government-Owned and Controlled Corporation ID
• National Council for the Welfare of Disabled Persons ID
• Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) ID
• Integrated Bar of the Philippines ID
• company ID issued by an organisation registered with or regulated by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), or Insurance Commission (IC)
• school ID signed by the principal or head teacher (for students who are not yet of voting age).

Keeping to these requirements will help your recipient collect their cash pickup transfer quickly and without any delays.