MANILA – Ayala-owned Bank of Philippine Island yesterday reminded the public to do their bank transactions early and avoid the rush for the upcoming four-day weekend.

BPI assured the public that it is prepared and ready to service all ATM transactions during this coming 4-day holiday.

“Our over 1,800 ATMs nationwide will be available to service clients' requirements,” it said.

“We are encouraging the general public to withdraw and finish their transactions early enough to avoid the rush and queues...If possible, please withdraw at ATMs in the city as the ATMs along the expressways are busiest during holidays,” it said.

BPI said withdrawal volume of its ATMs during the All Saints Day holiday in 2011 amounted to P1.4 billion.

Relatively, the bank is encouraging the public to use the Express Payment System and not solely rely on cash to pay their transactions.

EPS is electronic fund transfer at point sale or electronic payment system originally of BPI but is now being used by Expressnet for other banks it is servicing.

BPI also reminded the public to take precautionary measures when withdrawing cash from ATMs.

Among these measures include checking the area before using an ATM and leave at once if there are persons or things that looks suspicious and for customers not to use ATMs that appear to have tampered card/ cash slots.

They must also have their cards ready for use; cover with their hand as they type their PIN (personal identification number); never accept help from a stranger; and never count their money at the ATM in full view of strangers.*PNA

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