2019: How To Open A COL Financial Account Online – Easiest Way

It isn’t too difficult.

If starting your investing journey in 2018 by buying stocks is on your to-do list, then you will need to first start off by opening a couple of accounts.

Stability is one of the things that are hard to find where finances are concerned. Overseas Filipino Workers should look for this quality first in whatever endeavor they have when they entrust their hard-earned money to others. Col Financial OFW prides itself in having optimum value for the OFW’s money, their premium services, and their efficient customer service. More than 100,000 people trust and maintain their accounts at COL Financial.

A client can open a maximum of 3 accounts under the exact same name. Each new account will still be subject to the usual account opening process and approval. Hence a new application form must be submitted for each new account opened.

You can open COL Financial Account in Two Option, Online or Off-Line with in the COL Financial Branches, near to your house.

In my case I open COL Financial Account in Makati Branch.

• Steps:
  • Go to the nearest COL Financial Branch in your City. Inform the COL Financial officer that you’re going to open a trading account.
  • Fill out the Account Opening Form
  • Submit the forms and other requirements to the bank officer for verification/validation
  • COL Financial officer will give you a Password and Username
  • Deposit ₱5,000.00 to the Accredited bank of COL Financial

1. Choose your account type

COL gives people three different options depending upon the amount of money that they want to have in their account. In addition, they can also choose among these three options according to their expected or desired financial activity in their account.

COL STARTER (Minimum Investment: ₱5,000.00)

People can open a starter account which requires a minimum investment of ₱5, 000.00. True to its name, this is the ideal account type for those who are newbies when it comes to investments. People can test the waters first through this account type. Then, they can decide whether they are contented with the results or if they want to take their financial investment activity to a higher level. Through this account, people will gain access to the basic reports so they can learn more about investments and financial activities.

COL PLUS (Minimum Investment: ₱25,000.00)

If people want more than just the basic account type but still unsure if they want to go all out, then the COL Plus account if perfect for them. Just fill out the COL Financial account application form and deposit ₱5, 000.00 or more as investment. If they have decided to invest their time aside from their money and decided to be active in the financial processes, then they should go for the Plus account. Plus account investors will also get live reports and streaming critical details through this account.

COL PREMIUM (Minimum Investment: ₱1 Million)

Investors can go premium if they want all the best things that COL can offer. All they need is a minimum investment of ₱1 Million and then take full advantage of a personal relationship manager dedicated to the account. In addition, they will have free access to all the information and data that COL has.

2. Fill out our application forms

1. Download Application Forms
2. Download and print out our application form.
   1. Completely fill out all forms:
   2. Customer Account Information Form (CAIF)
   3. Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA)
3. The Online Securities Trading Agreement (OSTA) should be read and kept by the account holder

Can Foreigners and Filipino Abroad Open COL Account?

Yes! Both Filipinos and foreigners can open a COL account. Once they have chosen their desired account type, just fill out the application form which is available for download from the COL Financial website. Then, prepare required documents. These are the requirements for different investors.

3. Prepare additional requirements

1. Photocopy of a valid ID with clear photo and signature for Filipino citizens
2. Photocopy of a valid ID plus an ACR or Alien Certificate of Registration or DOLE working permit for resident foreign citizen
3. Authenticated photocopy of valid passport with clear photo and signature for non-resident foreign citizens
4. Photocopy of one valid ID of the parent with clear photo and signature plus the birth certificate of the applicant for ITF or In-Trust-For account.

4. Submit forms and requirements

Submit application form and required documents to any COL Financial or iRemit branch.

You may personally submit originally signed forms and clear ID documents to COL Financial or through iRemit branches.

1. COL Financial Addresses:

• (COL Business Center) 2403B East Tower, PSE Centre, Exchange Road, Ortigas Center, Pasig City 1605, Philippines.
  Telephone Number: (+632) 651 5888
• (COL Investor Center – Makati) Ground Floor, Citibank Tower, Valero corner, Villar Streets, Makati City 1227, Philippines.
  Telephone Number: (+632) 478 2954 / (+632) 478 3316 / (+632) 478 3275
• (COL Investor Center – Davao)
  2nd Floor Robinsons Cybergate, J.P. Laurel Ave., Bajada, Davao City 8000, Philippines.
  Telephone Number: (+6382) 287 8192 / (+6382) 287 8193 / (+6382) 287 8194
• (COL Investor Center – Cebu)
  Unitb205 Axis Entertaiment Ave, Vibo Place, N. Escario St., Cebu City 6000
  Email Address: cebu@colfinancial.com

1. Office Hours
   Monday-Friday, 8:30 am to 5:30 pm

You may also send the originally signed forms to COL Financial’s Business Center. Once we receive your documents, a sales officer will review your application and schedule a video conference call for information verification.

Payment Options – COL Financial List Supported Banks

COL Financial gives people options on where they want to have financial activities.

• Bills, bills, bills. Investors can pay their bills online through BPI or Bank of the Philippine Islands, Metrobank, BDO or Banco de Oro, and AUB or Asia United Bank. They can enjoy the convenience of online bill payment through the COL Financial mobile app as opposed to actually standing in line and waiting for their turn to pay their bills.
• Miles away. Even when investors are miles away, they can easily make money remittance through BDO or iRemit. iRemit offers real time crediting at an affordable price.
• The count. Investors can also pay bills old school style. They can make OTC or over-the-counter bills payment through BDO, BPI, AUB, or Metrobank branches.

• COL Financial Group, Inc. Video List:
  1. TGFI Webinar featuring Mr. Aya Laraya
  2. EIP 1A – COL Easy Investment Program Orientation
  3. EIP 1C – COL EIP Growth Stock List
  4. EIP 1B – COL EIP in Action

The COL Financial Promise

COL Financial pledges to provide exceptional services and genuine care for investors’ financial welfare.

Aside from personal accounts, corporate accounts namely Corporate Account Plus and Corporate Premium Account are also available. Now, both people and companies can invest their money through COL. COL Financial.

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