Dont let this happen to you in the Philippines 🇵🇭

[@ghostwolfx]

You really give the average joe vibe, just keepin your head down and stayin out of trouble while visiting the chicken lady for some grub haha. I must have watched damn near a thousand expat videos at this point, and your channel has fast become my favorite somehow, just felt like lettin ya know man.

[@brentstrippin8867]

Glad you enjoy the channel! I appreciate you watching!

[@David99123]

I LIVE HERE DECADES, AND YOUR NOT ALOUD TO DRIVE WITH YOU USA DRIVERS LICENSE, U HAV TO GO TO LTO AND TAKE THE TEST ,,, HE SAYS THAT YOUR ALOUD TO DRIVE WITH AMERICAN , BUT YOUR NOT , YOU WILL GET A TICKET AND , IT HAPPENED TO ME ,, SO HE HAS NO IDEA ABOUT DL AND LTO WEAR U GET YOUR PHILIPPINES DL

[@brentstrippin8867]

@ you are 💯 WRONG!!you can drive on your American drivers license for 90 days Thanks for watching

[@Simpleliving88]

Been here a year never had a problem with money .i opened my bank account .atm always have money .i live in a big city in manila .i use cash or credit cards.no problem at all

[@KB-nv4bl]

Keep us posted on your health. You look different than you did three months ago.

[@Mikeycambovideos]

I used to spend 3 hours in traffic in PH going to multiple ATMs that were out of cash. Total nightmare. Never experienced that in any other country. Moved to Cambodia and got a local bank account in 15 minutes, and Visa card printed in 10 minutes, and a free app with QR that everyone uses for transactions. The Philippines is falling behind. It will never catch up, sadly.

[@michaelpalosaari9460]

Sound advice Brent! Thanks!! Peace ☮️

[@brentstrippin8867]

Thanks for watching

[@gs46]

Right hand driving in Dumaguete

[@billlycans433]

Fidelity is what I use. A checking account and they refund the fees as well

[@Raadaaem]

You are champion

[@cecilwampler8733]

When travelling, those backup methods run out fast. Try to have several. Both my Cambodian banks blocked my purchases in Thialand last month, even though I told both where I was going before I left. It's a hassle.

[@philippinecowboy]

I always tell people, keep your wallet in your front pocket........Do Not Ever put your wallet in your back pocket, it could possibly slip out while sitting down or you could get pick-pocketed in a crowd. If you wear shorts all the time, try and find some with zippers on the front pockets. If you are coming from the U.S. get yourself a Charles Schwab debit card, you will save a ton of money by avoiding ATM fees.

[@davidcoleman2796]

My phone fell out of my back pocket in Jamaca . I did not even know . A guy ran after me and gave it to me . Wow . We ended up drinking beer all day on the beach . 😂

[@philippinecowboy]

@@davidcoleman2796 same thing with your phone, keep it in your front pocket. Don't put anything in your back pockets!

[@connieshea7700]

Good advice Brent

[@jtadventures183]

hey brent when you get back to us just sign up for google voice you can call on your phone or laptop whenever you want it's free works good.

[@brentstrippin8867]

Thanks for the tip! Ill check into that

[@billlloyd9755]

Thanks Brent

[@ph5915]

Yeah, it would be a good idea to have alternate and split up Debit and Credit cards...ATM/Debit cards aren't as secure/not as much protection as Credit Cards. The money from debit cards comes straight out of your account and is really up to the bank to deal with and any discrepancies, even though it is a VISA or Mastercard, it's really not the same. Credit Cards have more protections and the charges are "on credit" so they don't directly hit your account. The credit card companies and VISA/MC will act faster. Good & Bad you can add the cards to your smartphone wallet as well, but don't rely on that alone in the case you lose your phone. I recently got a Fidelity Debit Card as it also covers foreign charges...Great advice though!

[@brentstrippin8867]

Exactly!! Great points!! I totally agree!

[@TimWilliamson-ip4yi]

This is a good video. To know about. Mays you think...

[@brentstrippin8867]

Thanks for watching

[@britgerus1956Glenn]

Brent, Great video. Cheers Glenn

[@brentstrippin8867]

Thank you

[@jimscholz2997]

When I am there, I use World Remit and transfer to myself 500 each time for pickup at any Palawan. I have done it at least 15 times over the years and each transaction has taken less than 5 minutes. Cost is $2.99 per transaction. I do not know if there is a maximum. Excellent video. Thanks.

[@jons4934]

You transfer to yourself where exactly? You need to be a Filipino citizen usually to open a Gcash or bank account over there.

[@vgwalldecals]

​@jons4934 you transfer as a cash transfer not as a bank deposit. All you need is an ID.

[@jimscholz2997]

There is a Palawan Pawn shop in just about every decent sized town. You just send money from one of your accounts back home over to yourself via the World Remit system.. Works the same as Western Union...

[@jimscholz2997]

I send her money every week via World Remit... Takes 1 mintue to set it up and she can pick it up usually seconds after I authorize the transfer. Other outfits like Zoom and Remitly do similar business....

[@brentstrippin8867]

That sounds like a great solution. Thanks for sharing!

[@Dwayne_Kelley]

I send money to myself in 200usd transfers through western union. I just go get the cash as needed. I have a list of the transfer info with me ( looks like phone numbers in my notes). If I don't use all if the transfers, I cancel when I get back to the states. I have the app and with a VPN I make transfers from Chicago" any time.

[@brentstrippin8867]

Great information. Thanks for sharing

[@acchills]

You can buy a Skype phone number in order to call US phones directly. Which will be easier for you to call your bank. You still have to keep a regular US number using a sim in order to receive texts from your bank.

[@pwdoc442]

Not the only choice google voice with US number works for texts and calls.. You do have to have a legit US cell number when signing up.

[@Melsey1027]

Always have spare cash available at all time at least 40,000 peso.

[@brentstrippin8867]

That is good advice!

[@jerrystanley6820]

check that credit union account many will also reimberse atm fees mine does

[@joeldchenoweth]

seatbelts are there for a reason, Brent

[@brentstrippin8867]

You are correct!!

[@PapaandLolasadventures]

Who cares. He in Asia and on vacation

[@brentstrippin8867]

@@PapaandLolasadventures exactly!!

[@sammynavarro9881]

How's it going Brent? I've been here in the Philippines almost 3 years and I never use my ATM or credit card unless I'm purchasing a plane ticket or rooms for vacation. I always transfer myself money once a month and sometimes I might need a little extra so I'll send myself what I need and definitely have more than just 1 account. As far as your drivers license here, it's so easy to transfer to a Filipino one. If you have a vehicle license with motorcycle they'll give you the exact same thing. No test only filling out paperwork. I'll be heading back to Texas in September. Anyways take care my friend and safe travels retuning home to America.

[@ShikokuFoodForest]

How do you get your $$$ after transferring it to yourself??

[@brentstrippin8867]

Thank you!

[@theswede5402]

How do you transfer and take out money if you dont use any cards? Just curious as im going down there soon.

[@rlrenfroe]

I need fishing reports

[@brentstrippin8867]

I wish i could help Russ but i havnt been fishing

[@billlloyd9755]

Wow Brent, that’s a scary situation to be in.

[@TNKeith]

I have had 2 cards sent to me in Thailand. Bank will send replacement card to home address then i have the FedEx over to Thailand. It is a chunk 9f change for the FedEx but its worked every time and arives in a few days.

[@brentstrippin8867]

Thanks for the information! Good to know it worked out for you

[@StuPhi-l9l]

Yes they charge 2.99 but you get a lower exchange rate. Its oksy because it is still much better than a ATM At ATM im losing at least 7k pesos a month

[@michael_Jon7]

I haven’t had any issues with my particular banks, but i’ve had the issue along with most people. that the ATMs are not dispensing any cash. Then I comb the surrounding area and those ATMs don’t dispense cash 😮

[@SurRonAlot]

Don't use credit/debit card anywhere that doesn't have CCTV.. Likewise, don't use/take your cellphone out anywhere without CCTV.. if they have CCTV they will 100% be honest and return your belongings. They don't want any trouble with the police here.. Brent is right, cash is KING and have several different methods of access. Keep those methods secret at all cost. Most of these vloggers over here are risking a lot by telling you what they do and how they do it. Show them respect for sure.

[@jorgetoloza269]

Brent just subscribe to ur channel...heard that Cowboy accent 😂😂😂😂😂

[@brentstrippin8867]

Thank you.

[@Loigis]

Sound man🎉

[@jamesgilbert2181]

I'm totally self efficient here I never send my self money from back home I can online if I needed but My SSI comes here to my dollar account and I keep a large enough peso account that I never worry

[@HBP2]

I know this last Halloween or day of the dead western union had no cash both branches near me the banks atms was dry it took me a week after too just get my money i was in line at the bank for almost 2 hours and was next in line for the ATMS and they went off line :)

[@brentstrippin8867]

I feel your pain bud!

[@neilasd3043]

Right hand drive car in the philippines!

[@user-bh1pg3ey5k]

Good advice

[@brentstrippin8867]

Thanks for watching

[@Saltlifebtc]

Open a second Charles Schwab account like I did and have two cards

[@jimcunningham61]

My biggest problem is with my bank card I can only get 10000 pesso each time

[@brentstrippin8867]

Bpi and china bank allow 20,000

[@SpeakingofAsia]

Good advice 👍

[@brentstrippin8867]

Thank mate!

[@bazoincas12]

When are you leaving the Philippines?

[@brentstrippin8867]

The 19th

[@bazoincas12]

Thank you. I might ask you a favor to just mail a letter for me for my Oklahoma property taxes as I own Land in that state. But first I will try to pay it online. I think our house is close to where you live in Valencia. My wife would cook you dinner for the favor instead of you going to the chicken lady.

[@PaulsPhilippineAdventures]

Have you tried to see if Charles Schwab will mail you a card to the Philippines?

[@brentstrippin8867]

Im sure they wouldve but i didnt have a Philippines address at the time. I was on week 1 out of 4 of exploring Thailand