{
  "id": 16261931,
  "title": "Have a few minutes to spare? Use it to start saving with BDO",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/have-a-few-minutes-to-spare-use-it-to-start-saving-with-bdo",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-24T01:23:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Philippine Star Business",
    "slug": "philippine-star-business",
    "url": "https://www.philstar.com/banking/2026/10/24/2565198/have-few-minutes-spare-use-it-start-saving-bdo"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "MANILA, Philippines - Want to open a bank account effortlessly? BDO's Basic Account makes it simple. Using just your driver's license (or passport), you can open an account in minutes through BDO Pay app on your smartphone. No initial deposit, no minimum balance, and no complicated paperwork required. Once set up, manage expenses, send money, pay bills, and receive cash incentives. The app allows QRPh payments, free transfers, bill payments, and even free withdrawals at BDO ATMs. Earn P100 per successful referral until Jan 31, 2027. Download BDO Pay and start banking right away.",
  "summary": "Now you can open your first BDO account with just your phone and driver’s license.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}