Preliminary Activities for Pensioner Based Abroad
Before going through the process, the following must be available and in place:
• Personal Computer or laptop
• Webcam
• Headset with microphone
• Internet connection
a. | Skype is an internet site allowing users to make free calls through the internet free-of-charge | ||
b. | How to launch the Skype website? | ||
1. | Turn on your computer | ||
2. | Start your internet browser | ||
3. | On the internet address bar, type the address: www.skype.com | ||
c. | How to download the Skype software? | ||
1. | Once you are in the Skype website, click the download Skype button | ||
2. | Wait for the download to complete | ||
3. | Install the Skype software application – Follow the instructions provided in the website |
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d. | How to create your account? | ||
1. | Upon completion of the Skype software, double click the Skype icon. | ||
2. | In the sign-in window, click the Don’t have a Skype Name button – A Create New Account window will appear. – Type in your desired Skype user name • This name will be your user ID which you will use when using your Skype account – Type and re-type your password on the designated boxes – Type in a VALID email address on the corresponding field – Click Create button – Accept the Skype End User Agreement – If your Skype name is acceptable, you will be automatically logged in your account – This name will be your user ID which you will use when using your Skype account • If not, you will be required to create a different Skype name. |
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e. | How to use your Skype account? | ||
1. | Once logged in, you may now start calling anyone, anywhere in the world with skype account for FREE! | ||
2. | GSIS’ skype usernames/accounts are gsis.global1 / gsis.global2 / gsis.global3. / gsis.global4. / gsis.global5. / gsis.global6. Please add our usernames to your contact list. |
a. | Skype username/account | ||
b. | Transaction Type | ||
1. | eCard Plus enrolment | ||
2. | Annual Renewal of Active Status (ARAS) | ||
c. | Full name – Last, First, Middle | ||
d. | Date of Birth | ||
e. | GSIS ID Number | ||
f. | Contact Number | ||
g. | Email address | ||
h. | Complete Mailing Address Abroad (with ZIPCODE) | ||
i. | Complete Mailing Address in the Philippines |
Enrolling for eCard Plus through the internet using skype facility.
Other friendly reminders:
For further inquiries, please feel free to email us:
pensionglobal@gsis.gov.ph | eCard process, ARAS, ecard activation or replacement of expired ecard |
ecards@unionbankph.com | Misplaces/lost eCard/Personal Identification Number of UBP issued eCard |
crmd@gsis.gov.ph | Other than concerns above |
Please feel free to contact us thru our call center agents through any of the following telephone numbers:
• Landline (Metro Manila ) 847-4747
• Globe Toll Free Number: 1-800-8-847-4747 (free from both Globe landline and mobile phone)
• PLDT/Smart Toll-Free Number: 1-800-10-847-4747 (free from PLDT landline: a flat rate of P8.00/per call from mobile phone)