BPI inks partnership deal with CEBECO I

CEBU, Philippines — The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has inked a partnership deal with Cebu Electric Cooperative Inc. I (CEBECO I), allowing easier bills payment access for electric consumers.

“We welcome CEBECO I as the latest addition to our growing roster of BPI’s partners on digital payments. With this, CEBECO I customers now have an option to pay their monthly bills online and in real time from the comfort and safety of their home,” said Noel Santiago, BPI Chief Digital Officer.

CEBECO I serves the Southern Cebu region, including Carcar City, and 17 municipalities as far as Santander, Samboan, and Oslob.

BPI is its first digital banking partner.

In a statement, customers are encouraged to pay their electric bills via the CEBECO I website, and can now select BPI Online as their payment option. They just need to:

1. Login to the CEBECO I website (www. https://www.cebeco1.com.ph).

2. Click ‘Bill Payment’ on the right side of the website.

3. Select account number and click ‘Pay’.

4. Enter BPI Online username and password.

5. Select the BPI account you wish to deduct the reload and tap ‘Pay’.

6. Enter the One Time PIN sent to your registered mobile number, and tap ‘Proceed’.

To use CEBECO’s new online payment facility, clients must be registered to BPI’s online banking through https://online.bpi.com.ph/portalserver/onlinebanking/sign-in) or download the BPI Mobile app and tap “register now.”

“Paying CEBECO services online using BPI unlocks a whole new range of digital services designed to make everyday banking needs easier, more secure, and accessible,” said Santiago.

“Furthermore, we have over 100 functionalities on BPI Online and the mobile app.  We enable our clients to transfer funds, pay bills, check their balances, and even load their prepaid accounts anytime, anywhere right on their smart phone,” he added.