Tuesday, February 26, 2013

How To Open A Citisec Online Trading Account?

One of the most popular online trading providers for Philippine stock market trading is CitisecOnline.com, Inc. Its web portal allows you to buy and sell stocks shares real time.Aside from this, the said portal allows clients to monitor their stocks portfolio as well as cash balances in their account.

A very good add-ons on the said portal are the comprehensive and real time market data as well as the expert analysis and opinions that give its online clients clear perspective on the current market trends which is very helpful on the client’s stocks trading judgments.

For those who are interested to open an online trading account with Citisec Online, the following guidelines can help you get started.

Step 1. Download the application forms from this website and fill them up completely. 

These forms are composed of the following:
  • Customer Account Information Form 
  • Online Securities Trading Agreement 
  • Specimen Signature Form


Step 2. Prepare a photocopy of any of your government-issued Identification Cards.
If you are planning to send your application through mail, you need to prepare a copy of any of your latest billing statements (i.e. Electric, Water, Credit Card bills, etc.). The billing statement should reflect your name, address and the date of the bill issuance.
If you are planning to submit your application personally, you don’t need to submit a copy of your billing statements.

Step 3. Submit all the requirements mentioned to the following address;

CitisecOnline.com, Inc.
2403B East Tower, Philippine Stock Exchange Centre,
Exchange Road, Ortigas Center, Pasig City, 1605 Philippines
Telephone Number: (632) 6-333-777
Fax Number: (632) 636-3512

 An email will be sent to you in the email address you specified in your application form to confirm the status of your application. Once your application has been approved, an 8-digit account number will be sent to you for your funding of your COL account.


Step 4. Fund your COL account through the following methods:

  • Over-the-counter Bills Payment with BDO Unibank, BPI or Metrobank branches 
  • Online Bills Payment with BDO Unibank, BPI or Metrobank 
  • Over-the-Counter payment via CitisecOnline Business Center at the following address 
    • CitisecOnline Business Center 
    • 2403B East Tower, Philippine Stock Exchange Centre, 
    • Exchange Road, Ortigas Center, Philippines


For a Regular Account, the Minimum Initial Deposit is P25,000.00 while for an Starter or Easy Investment Program (EIP) Account, the Minimum Initial Deposit is P5,000.00.