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What does EPFS stand for?

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Electronic Payment and Financial Services.

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What are the products or services offered by BSFIs?

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To enable customers to receive payments or initiate financial transactions through electronic devices.

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What is electronic payment synonymous with?

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Electronic fund transfer (EFT).

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What is a transaction account?

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An account held or maintained with a BSFI, which could be a bank or a non-bank.

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What are the two classifications of EPFS?

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1. Basic EPFS 2. Advanced EPFS.

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What are Basic EPFS limited to?

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Services allowing only receipt of funds or access to information.

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What additional capabilities do Advanced EPFS provide?

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They enable customers to send funds and initiate other financial transactions.

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What is E-money?

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Electronically-stored monetary value maintained in a non-interest-bearing non-deposit transaction account.

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What are the characteristics of E-money?

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1. Denominated in or pegged to Philippine Peso or other foreign currencies. 2. Pre-funded by customers. 3. Accepted as a means of payment. 4. Issued against receipt of funds. 5. Withdrawable in cash or cash equivalent.

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What are electronic instruments or devices?

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Cash cards, prepaid cards, stored value cards, or any digital wallet accessible via mobile phones.