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leahsteinm…

Paying by card at Manila bars in 2026?

fmd_good1246 Bar and Restaurant · #bars #manila #gcash
Moving to Manila next month and wondering if places like 1246 Bar and Restaurant take foreign cards or if I should stick to cash. Also, is it worth opening a local bank account early for GCash and tra… Moving to Manila next month and wondering if places like 1246 Bar and Restaurant take foreign cards or if I should stick to cash. Also, is it worth opening a local bank account early for GCash and transfers, or can I get by with my international card for a few months?
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GCash needs a local SIM, not a bank account.

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Also need a local ID for verification though

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The ACR I-card works for GCash verification, a passport alone usually gets rejected.

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Passport plus an ACR I-card usually does the trick, though a PH driver's license works too if you get one.

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True, but needs a PH number for the OTP anyway

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sim registration is the real bottleneck

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Registration queues at SM Manila take an hour on weekends.

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but top-ups still need a 7-Eleven run or a linked bank

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CIMB or Maya, bank transfer tops up without a SIM.

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Moving to Manila 2026: how does dating actually work?

fmd_goodFe-Bulous Canteen · #cafes #manila
I'm moving to Manila in a few months for work and honestly have no clue how dating works there. Do people mostly meet through friends, apps, or at places like cafes? I keep hearing mixed things about… I'm moving to Manila in a few months for work and honestly have no clue how dating works there. Do people mostly meet through friends, apps, or at places like cafes? I keep hearing mixed things about the norms so any real insight helps.
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