EastWest JCB Platinum

Why this card

Highlights

1 Rewards Point per ₱100 qualified spend, redeemable for airline miles or cash rebate
Low 2% foreign currency conversion fee on international purchases
Complimentary travel accident and inconvenience insurance
6 complimentary JCB Airport Lounge visits (Japan and Hawaii)
8 complimentary LoungeKey airport lounge visits globally
24/7 JCB Platinum Concierge service and golf benefits

Perks

Lounges

Complimentary access up to 6 times annually to JCB Airport Lounges in Japan and Hawaii (April–March service period)
Complimentary access up to 8 times annually to LoungeKey airport lounges globally (January–December service period), plus accompanying guest access available
Free and exclusive entry to JCB Plaza Lounges in major shopping areas

Travel

Complimentary comprehensive travel accident and inconvenience insurance
Free access to JCB Japan Guide app with travel information and exclusive offers; special rates on JCB Global Wi-Fi router rental

Lifestyle

Special JCB Platinum Golf Benefits on select golf courses hosting Japan's major tournaments

24/7 JCB Platinum Concierge toll-free hotline for all services needed, anywhere and anytime
Up to 9 supplementary cards with assignable monthly sub-limits
EMV smart chip, 3D Secure authentication, and contactless payment technology

Rewards

1Points redeemable for airline miles, cash rebate, or annual membership fee waiver
2Year-round special promotions and discounts from shopping, dining, travel, and leisure partners

Who can apply

Age 21 and up
Must be Filipino Citizen or local resident foreigner
Must have residence landline or mobile phone and business landline
Residence or business address must be within specified Metro Manila, provincial areas (Cavite, Laguna, Bulacan, Rizal, Batangas, Quezon, Cebu, Tarlac, Pangasinan, Benguet, Pampanga, Zambales, Davao, Misamis Oriental, Iloilo, Albay, Camarines Sur, Negros Occidental, Ilocos Norte, La Union, Zamboanga, Nueva Ecija, Bohol, Isabela, Bataan, Agusan del Norte, Cagayan, Leyte, Maguindanao, Lanao del Norte, South Cotabato, North Cotabato, Misamis Occidental, Samar, Sorsogon)

What you'll need

Completely filled-out EastWest Credit Card Application Form
Photocopy of one valid ID with picture and signature (e.g., Company ID, Driver's License, Passport, PRC ID, SSS ID, BIR ID, Postal ID)
If employed: Latest BIR Form 2316/ITR, Certificate of Employment with compensation breakdown, Letter of Appointment/Personnel Action Memo, Salary Adjustment Memo issued within latest month, Latest 3 months payslip, Latest Service Record (for government employees), Valid Credit Card Reference and Latest Month Statement
If self-employed: Latest BIR Form 1701/ITR, Latest Audited Financial Statements (if applicable), Valid Credit Card Reference and Latest Month Statement
If local resident foreigner: Alien Certificate of Registration with Permanent Status, Visa under Section 9d/9g of Immigration Act of 1940, SIRV, PEZA 47(a)(2) Visa, or Embassy Certification