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Frequently Asked Questions

What is My CBC?

My CBC is the new digital banking app of Chinabank which will replace the current Chinabank Mobile Banking and Chinabank Retail Banking services. This upgrade will offer customers an improved omnichannel experience, allowing for seamless navigation across all platforms. Users can expect consistent interactions and personalized services, which will enhance their overall digital banking experience with Chinabank. 

 

Is My CBC an upgrade or a separate app I need to download?

My CBC is a new app that you can install and use for free, 24/7. Simply go to Google Play Store or App Store and type “Chinabank Digital” in the search bar.

 

What is the minimum operating system required to access My CBC?

My CBC is compatible with the following operating systems (or OS): 

  • Android 12 or newer 

  • iOS/iPadOS 15 or newer. 

My CBC is not yet fully compatible with Huawei devices. We’ll keep you updated as soon as we have a solution. If you cannot log in to the app, we recommend updating your device’s OS to the latest version.

 

What can I do on My CBC? 

With My CBC you can: 

  • Register your savings, checking, or credit card account in just a few taps. 

  • Access and monitor your accounts, UITFs, and Credit Card balances anytime. 

  • Transfer funds easily via InstaPay or PESONet. 

  • Generate and scan QR codes to quickly receive and send money. 

  • Pay your bills on the go for FREE, with over 1,000 billers available on the app. 

  • Deposit checks conveniently — just snap, send, and relax! 

  • Send money to anyone, even if they don’t have a bank account — beneficiaries can pick it up at any Chinabank branch or cash pickup outlets. 

  • Enable biometrics to enjoy a worry-free and secure mobile banking experience. 

 

Stay tuned as we will be releasing more features soon!

Who is eligible to register on My CBC?

  • Accountholders with existing Chinabank mobile and online enrollment.
  • Accountholders without existing Chinabank mobile and online enrollment.
  • Customers with existing Chinabank credit card/s. 

 

What type of accounts can be used to register to My CBC? 

To register for My CBC, you can use the following Savings, Current, and Credit Card accounts: 

Savings: 

  • Passbook Savings 

  • ATM Savings 

  • ATM Savings Online (ONB) 

  • Payroll Account Savings 

  • Mysavings 

  • Moneyplus Savings 

  • Premium Savings 

  • Savings With Auto-Transfer 

  • Young Savers 

  • OKS Peso Savings

  • OKS US Dollar Savings 

  • Dollar Savings 

  • Premium Savings USD 

  • Euro Savings 

  • Yuan Savings 

  • JPY Savings 

 

Current: 

  • Current Account with Auto Transfer 

  • Chinacheck Plus without Passbook 

  • Payroll Account Checking 

  • Chinacheck Plus with Passbook 

 

Credit Cards: 

  • Chinabank Prime Mastercard 

  • Chinabank Platinum Mastercard 

  • Chinabank Cash Rewards Mastercard 

  • Chinabank Freedom Mastercard 

  • Chinabank Destinations Platinum Mastercard 

  • Chinabank World Mastercard 

  • Chinabank Destinations World Mastercard 

  • Chinabank Destinations World Dollar Mastercard 

  • Chinabank Velvet Visa Signature 

*Please note that account must be active.

 

Time Deposit accounts cannot be used for registration at this time.

 

Can I register on My CBC without an ATM card? 

Yes, you can register using your current, savings, or credit card account. No need for branch or ATM visits to authorize or activate your enrollment.

 

Can I use my existing username and password to log in directly to My CBC?

You cannot directly log in to My CBC using your existing Chinabank Mobile or Online username and password. However, you can use them during the registration process by tapping on REGISTER NOW on the login screen. If that username is already taken, please nominate a new one.

 

How can I register on My CBC?

  1. Download My CBC, then click “Register Now”.
  2. Read and agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.
  3. Provide the required details and click "Next".
  4. Enter the One-Time Password (OTP) sent to your registered mobile number, then click "Submit".
  5. Enter the verification code sent to your registered email address, then click "Submit".
  6. Nominate your Username and Password, follow the on-screen instructions, and tap “Submit” 

Note: 

Once you're enrolled, there will be a 24-hour waiting period. During this time, you'll receive updates via email and SMS. If you don't receive any notification, please reach out to our Customer Service Hotline at +632 888-55-888 or email online@chinabank.ph.

What should I do if I forget or want to reset my password? 

To reset your password: 

  1. Click “Reset Credentials” on the login screen.
  2. Enter the required information and click “Next”.
  3. Enter the OTP sent to your registered mobile number and click “Submit”.
  4. Nominate a new password and re-type it for confirmation.

You will receive a confirmation message after your successful password reset. A 15-minute lockout period is enforced before you can log in using your new password. 

 

How many failed attempts will result in a lockout?

You will be locked out after a maximum of three (3) consecutive invalid login attempts. You may try logging in again after 15 minutes.

 

What should I do if I forget the contact details I registered, such as my email address and mobile number?

You can visit any Chinabank branch to verify your registered email address and mobile number. 

 

Why didn't I get the OTP in my email?

Check your internet connection and your email's Junk or Spam folder. If you haven't received the OTP, try the transaction again. If it still doesn't work after several attempts, please let us know through our Contact Us page, or email us at online@chinabank.ph with the following details:

Subject: My CBC App  - Client's Complete Name
Date/Time of Last Attempt
Username
Registered Email Address
Checked Inbox/Spam/Junk? (Y/N)

 

Why didn't I get the OTP on my registered mobile number?

Ensure the reliability of your device's network reception and request a new OTP. If you still have issues after multiple attempts, please let us know through our Contact Us page, or email us at online@chinabank.ph with the following details:

Subject: My CBC App  - Client's Complete Name
Date/Time of Last Attempt
Username
Registered Mobile Number
Mobile Service Provider 

 

How can I update my registered email address and mobile number?

You may visit any Chinabank branch or call the contact center to update your contact information.

 

Why did my login session expire?

For added security, the system automatically logs you out of My CBC after five (5) minutes of inactivity.

Can I access my transaction history through My CBC? 

Yes, transaction history is available for the following: 

  • Savings and Current accounts – last 90 days 

  • Credit Cards – last 30 days 

  • UITF – last 365 days. 

 

How can I access my bank statements? 

  1. Select the account you want to view and click “My Statements”. 

  1. Choose the statement account date 

  1. Enter your password, if needed 

This feature is available for Savings, Current, and Credit Card accounts. 

 

How can I show or hide my other accounts on My CBC? 

  1. Click on the gear icon on the upper right corner of the screen 

  1. Select “Edit My Accounts”. 

  1. Tap the toggle switch on or off to select the account/s or credit card/s you want show or hide.

Is there a limit to the amount I can transfer through My CBC? 

  • Between own Chinabank accounts:
    • You may transfer up to your available balance. 
  • To other Chinabank and China Bank Savings accounts:
    • You may transfer up to Php 150,000 per transaction and up to a maximum of Php150,000 accumulated transactions per day. . 
  • Via InstaPay:
    • You may transfer up to Php50,000 per transaction and up to a maximum of Php250,000 accumulated transactions per day. 
  • Via PESONet:
    • You can transfer up to Php 100,000 per transaction, with a daily limit of Php 100,000 for all accumulated transfers.

 

Is there a service fee for transferring funds using My CBC? 

Transferring funds between Chinabank and Chinabank Savings accounts is free of charge.

However, a Php 10.00 fee applies for transactions to other local banks via InstaPay, while a Php 20.00 fee applies for transactions to other local banks via PESONet. 

 

 

How can I verify if my transfer was successful? 

After a successful transaction, you will:  

  • See a confirmation screen displaying your reference number 

  • See the completed transaction in your transaction history 

  • Get a confirmation email and SMS sent to your registered email and mobile number

What is the maximum amount allowed for paying bills through My CBC? 

There is no amount limit on pay bill transactions in My CBC. 

 

What is the cut-off time for Pay Bills transactions? 

The cut-off time for Pay Bills transactions is 11:59 PM. Any transactions after this time or on weekends and holidays will be processed on the next banking day. 

 

How can I verify if my payment was successful? 

After a successful transaction, you will:  

  • Receive a confirmation screen with your reference number 

  • See the transaction in your transaction history 

  • Get a confirmation email and SMS sent to your registered email and mobile number 

 

Is there a fee for paying bills through My CBC? 

None. This service is free of charge.

How do I deposit checks using My CBC? 

  1. Log in to My CBC App, go to "More", select "Mobile Check Deposit" 

  1. Tap "Deposit a Check" and read the instructions carefully 

  1. Capture the front and back of the check you want to deposit precisely, then click "Done" 

  1. Review the details and click "Confirm and deposit" 

  1. Enter the OTP sent to your registered mobile number. 

 

What are the eligible e target accounts for Mobile Check Deposit?

You may deposit checks into your active savings and checking accounts. However, Time Deposit, Unit Investment Trust Fund (UITF), Loan accounts, and accounts with restrictions (e.g., Cash Basis Only, Dormant, Garnished) are not eligible.

 

What types of checks can I deposit? 

You may deposit checks that are: 

  • Valid and authentic  

  • Drawn on Chinabank or other local banks  

  • Payable in Philippine currency only  

  • Dated no more than 179 days (6 months) before the deposit date  

  • Payable to the account holder  

  • Fully completed, signed, and endorsed with required Deposit Information on the front and back of the check, in compliance with Philippine negotiable instrument laws  

  • Not previously endorsed, negotiated, or presented over the counter or via mobile deposit  

  • Acceptable under Chinabank’s current terms and not prohibited by any existing bank rules

 

What types of check are NOT allowed for deposit? 

Please do not deposit: 

  • Checks in the old format  

  • Foreign currency checks  

  • Post-dated, out-of-date, stale, or incorrectly dated checks  

  • Partially negotiated checks  

  • Checks payable to joint "and" accounts  

  • Checks payable to “Person Name or Cash,” “Person Name and/or Cash,” “Business Name  

  • or Cash,” or “Business Name and/or Cash”  

  • Second-endorsed checks or checks payable to someone other than the account holder  

  • Checks presented for a second time  

  • Checks with erasures, insertions, or alterations  

  • Checks exceeding PHP 500,000 per deposit  

  • Checks directed to ineligible accounts, including Time Deposit, UITF, Loan, and restricted accounts

 

Can I deposit checks at any time using the Mobile Check Deposit feature? 

You can deposit checks at any time, but please take note of the following processing times: 

  • Checks received before 3:00 PM on banking days are processed the same day. 

  • Checks received after the cutoff time, or on weekends and holidays are processed on the next banking day 

 

 

What is the maximum validity for a check to avoid rejection as stale? 

Checks must be deposited within 179 days from the issue date. After the 179th day, checks become stale and will not be accepted for deposit. 

Are there fees for using Mobile Check Deposit? 

Currently, there are no fees for using Mobile Check Deposit. 

 

What should I do if my mobile check deposit is rejected? 

  • If a check is rejected after multiple attempts due to image quality failure, you can visit any Chinabank branch for assistance. 

  • You can correct and re-capture your check for issues such as invalid amount, invalid image, missing payee name, incorrect date, or missing signature. 

  • For other issues, you may contact our Customer Contact Center Hotline at +632 888-55-888. 

 

How will a I know if the deposited check was returned by the drawee bank? 

You will receive notifications about returned checks via email and SMS on the next banking day. 

What should I do if a mobile check deposit is returned? 

Checks that are eligible for re-deposit can be physically taken to any Chinabank branch. Just bring the original returned check along with the emailed Returned Check Advice (RCA). 

 

 

What are the fees for returned checks? 

Returned check fees are PHP 2,000, plus a daily penalty of PHP 200 for each PHP 40,000 (or part thereof). 

 

When will mobile check deposit funds be available? 

Funds will be available after clearance by the drawee bank, as reflected in your account balance or via SMS and email notifications. 

 

How can I check the status of my deposited checks? 

You can check the status of check deposits in the Check Deposit History section of My CBC. 

  1. Log in to My CBC and click “More” 

  1. Select “Mobile Check Deposit” 

  1. Tap “Check Deposit History” 

If you don’t see the status of your check deposits, or for other issues regarding mobile check deposit, contact our Customer Contact Center Hotline at +632 888-55-888. 

 

Are there any important reminders that I should remember when using  the Mobile Check Deposit service? 

When using Mobile Check Deposit, you must: 

  • Verify that checks are valid, authentic, and not duplicates. 

  • Provide accurate information. 

  • Adhere to all terms and instructions 

  • Store the physical check and destroy it after 180 days 

 

What should I do with the physical check after it has been deposited? 

Mark the document as VOID or Electronically Presented. Keep it for 180 days, then destroy it unless the bank requests otherwise.

What are the available Electronic Statement of Account (eSOA) are in My CBC?

Currently available eSOA’s are CASA and Credit Cards.

 

How many months can I see in the eSOA facility?

My CBC will display the latest 12 months of your Savings Account and/or Credit Card Account.

How do I generate my own QR Code? 

To generate your own account QR Code: 

  1. Log in to My CBC and tap “More” 

  1. Select “Generate QR Code”  

  1. Select the account you want to generate a QR code for and enter a nickname. You may also enter an amount. Click “Generate QR Code” 

  1. Save your QR code for future use or share it to the sender 

 

How do I scan a QR Code? 

To scan a QR code: 

  1. Log in to My CBC and tap on “Scan QR” 

  1. Scan or upload the QR code of the recipient 

  1. Enter the amount you want to transfer and click “Continue” 

  1. Review your transaction and tap “Confirm” 

  1. Enter the OTP sent to your registered mobile number, then verify you transaction via biometrics or MPIN 

I have saved payees and billers in Chinabank Mobile and/or Chinabank Online. Will my payees and billers automatically be transferred to My CBC? 

Yes, your enrolled payees and billers from Chinabank Mobile or Chinabank Online will automatically be transferred to My CBC.

 

How can I enroll a payee or a biller on My CBC?

  • To enroll a payee: 

    •  Log in to My CBC, and select “More” 

    • Tap “Enrolled accounts” 

    • Click on the “+” sign on the upper right corner of the screen 

    • Enter the account details and click “Enroll” 

 

  • To enroll a biller: 

    • Log in to My CBC, and select “Pay/Load” 

    • Tap “Pay enrolled billers” 

    • Click on the “+” sign on the upper right corner of the screen and choose the biller you want to enroll 

    • Enter the biller details and click “Save” 

 

 

Where can I check if my previously enrolled payees have been successfully transferred? 

Log in to My CBC and click "More," then select "Enrolled Accounts" to access your accounts. 

 

 

Where can I check if my enrolled billers have been successfully transferred? 

Log in to My CBC and click “Pay Bills”, then select Pay Enrolled Billers to find your enrolled billers.

What should I do if I lose my phone?

Contact us immediately so we can assist you to deactivate your app access thru our 24/7 Customer Contact Center Hotline: +632 888-55-888. 

 

Which Countries Are Restricted from downloading My CBC? 

The specific list of countries where My CBC may be restricted or unavailable can vary based on various factors such as regulatory requirements, regional policies, or app store restrictions. 

  • Cuba 

  • Libya 

  • Nigeria 

  • Russia 

  • Syria 

  • Venezuela 

  • Iran 

  • Myanmar 

  • North Korea 

  • Sudan 

  • Ukraine