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What Merchant Hotlines will be affected by the change?
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Metrobank Merchant Support landline numbers will be using the expanded 8-digit number format starting October 6, 2019 in compliance with the directive of the National Telecommunications Commission, Memorandum Order 10-10-2017.
A summary of the changes on our hotline numbers are listed below for reference.Hotline From To Merchant Helpdesk (632) 8-700-999 (632) 88-700-999 Authorizations (632) 8-700-988 (632) 88-700-988 -
Will the POS terminals be affected by this change?
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The upcoming migration will also affect our Dial-Up POS terminals, so merchants may expect a visit from our authorized representatives beginning Oct 6, 2019 for the necessary POS Terminal reprogramming.
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How will I know if my store is using a Dial-Up POS terminal?
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If the POS terminal is connected to a phone line, then you are using a Dial-Up POS terminal.
Merchants with a Dial-Up POS terminal may expect a visit from our authorized representatives beginning Oct 6, 2019 for the necessary POS Terminal reprogramming. -
Will my store still be able to process transactions using a Dial-Up POS terminal if it was not reprogrammed on Oct. 6, 2019?
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Yes, we have made arrangements to allow our merchants using Dial-Up POS terminals to continue processing transactions, while we complete the reprogramming activity for all affected terminals.
What are the new expanded 8-digit Merchant Services Hotlines of Metrobank?
Merchant Helpdesk (632) 88-700-999
PLDT Toll Free 1-800-10-8700999
Email: [email protected]
Authorizations (632) 88-700-988
PLDT Toll Free 1-800-10-8700988
Email: [email protected]