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The post title seems to be over-exaggerated, and yes it is. Actually, I only waited 6 months but I know that’s still very long. I am even thinking of submitting myself to Guinness Book of World Records lol! Anyway, I am quite happy now that I finally got my Unionbank EON card. I feel I now belong to the legitimate online money makers.

But for now, I want to share to you my experience hoping that others will learn from it especially beginners who want to apply. However, this is not to insult any establishment or to degrade them. I just thought that it’s my responsibility as a service customer to inform everybody.

Anyway, I applied for an EON card at Unionbank Calamba (Real) Branch somewhere in August of 2008. According to them, it might be available within 3 weeks. But the weeks became months, and the year has changed but still no sign of my EON card. Every time I call their office, they keep on telling me it’s still under processing. Until two weeks ago, they informed me that it’s already available. Well, of course I am the one who called up and not the other way around.

Since this is my first time to have such kind of card, I asked them what I should bring. They told me two valid ID’s will do, and nothing else. Unfortunately when I get there, I was surprised to know that I need to pay in advance the annual fee of PhP350. Since I was not aware and was not able to bring money, I went home empty handed. By the way, we live in Malvar, Batangas which is almost one hour of travel.

Two days after, I went back to the bank and paid the PhP350 and finally saw my Unionbank EON card for the first time. When I got home, I immediately visited my Paypal account to verify my EON card. I submitted my card number (the 16-digit number in front of the card – separated into 4 sets) and the 3-digit security code (the one at the back of the EON card), but the message said something like this:

This credit card has been denied by the bank that issued your credit card. For details on why your card was denied, please contact your credit card issuer’s customer service department. Or, you may want to try adding a different credit card.

Instead of calling the bank again, I searched at Google and learned that I should deposit at least $1.95 which will be a proof of transaction. This will be refunded later after the verification will take place. Another two days, I went back to the bank for the nth time to deposit PhP300. This time, the bank personnel informed me that I need to wait around 3 days before my card will be activated.

While waiting, I sign-up for a Unionbank Cyber account on their Website. I used my EON account number (the 16-digit number in front of the card – just below my account name), the ATM PIN (the 4-digit number issued by the bank), and a new user name. I was required to submit three usernames though. Then this afternoon which is three days after, I received an email from Unionbank stating that my account has been successfully enrolled and I may now transact online anytime.

However, I still need a 4-digit code to my Paypal account so I can finally confirm it. But I learned that I can get that Paypal code from my Cyber account last transaction statement. And Holy Cow! My EON card has been finally verified by Paypal, and I can now send money through Paypal again. Unfortunately, I still have to wait for about two more days before I can finally withdraw my money at the bank using my EON card.

Whew! That was a sad but somehow an exciting story, isn’t it? But if you think this post confused you on how to apply for a Unionbank EON card, here is a more informative post from Techronatti which I think can help you more.

Incidentally, I want to thank him for patiently helping me as well as to Ping of Pay Manila.

Now, my only problem is how to make money online although I am really working hard for it.

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