BoC launches ePay system for efficient, transparent payments

The Bureau of Customs (BoC) has launched its Electronic Payment Portal (ePay) System to make payment collection more efficient and transparent.

The ePay System is designed to simplify the collection of miscellaneous fees, customs duties, taxes for non-electric to mobile transactions, and other authorized charges.

This new system specifically addresses payments for manually processed Goods Declarations under the informal entry procedure, a segment not yet integrated into automated customs systems.

By integrating with the Land Bank of the Philippines' Link.BizPortal, the ePay System offers a centralized platform for electronic payments via authorized channels.

The BoC anticipates that this digital initiative will reduce processing delays, minimize manual interventions, and enhance the overall accountability of transactions.

Furthermore, the system aims to lessen reliance on traditional manual payment methods and reduce the need for physical transactions, thereby improving inter-agency system compatibility.

Customs is urging all importers, exporters, licensed customs brokers, and relevant stakeholders to adopt the ePay System for their applicable transactions.