How to Pay PRC Using GCash: Complete Guide

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The PRC has various services concerning professionals in the country and various online services.

GCash is one of the accepted payments you can use for the PRC website services.

If you want to know more about how to pay PRC using GCash, check out all of the details in this article.

How to pay PRC using GCash

Follow these instructions on how to pay PRC using GCash:

Step 1: Login to your account at the PRC website.

Step 2: Look for and click the Select Transaction button.

Step 3: Fill out the required details and Additional Details.

Step 4: Click the Next button to go to Select Payment Channel.

Step 5: Under the payment channel options, click on the group of payment channels that include the GCash button.

Step 6: Tap the OK button, then the Next button.

Step 7: Click the Submit Application button, then the Yes button.

Step 8: Select the GCash button.

Step 9: Login to your account in the GCash interface.

Step 10: Confirm the payment and wait for payment processing.

What is PRC?

The Professional Regulation Commission regulates and supervises almost all of the highly skilled manpower of the country.

Its mandate is to ensure Filipino professionals’ technical proficiency and civic responsibility.

There are 43 Professional Regulatory Boards of the PRC in 10 main areas:

  • Agriculture
  • Architecture and Design
  • Business
  • Communication and Information Science
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Health Sciences
  • Natural Sciences
  • Public Administration
  • Social Sciences

What are the eServices of the PRC?

When you visit the PRC website, you can easily avail of various services that can also be paid for online:

  1. Examination eServices
  2. Online Application – You can use the online application system for a licensure exam.
  3. Examination Schedule – You can check the actual schedule of previous and current exams.
  4. Room Assignment – You can check in advance the room assignment and location of the exam.
  • Registration eServices
  • Initial Registration – You can get a PRC ID through online registration.
  • I.D. Renewal – You can renew your ID if you are a registered professional.
  • Duplicate ID – You can request a replacement of your PRC ID in case it gets lost.
  • Other eServices
  • CPDAS – You can check Accredited Programs, apply as a CPD provider, or check your points for the Continuing Professional Development Accreditation System.
  • Certification – You can apply for Certification, Authentication, or Stateboard Verification online.
  • Verification of Rating – You can check your grade or rating from your board exam.
  • Verification of Licenses – you can check and verify registered professionals.

FAQs

Where can I pay my PRC bill online?

Aside from GCash, you can also pay via the Landbank Electronic Payment Portal, which posts the payment in real time with only a P10 convenience fee.

Instead of a Landbank account, you can opt for BancNet-linked accounts with a P20 convenience fee.

PayMaya, Visa, Mastercard, and JCB have a P8 convenience fee, the same as that of GCash.

If you don’t want to pay a convenience fee, you can pay directly to a PRC cashier.

How much is the payment for the renewal of the PRC license?

The payment for renewal of a PRC license that involves getting a new card ranges from P140 to P150 per year.

The renewal is good for three years, so it would be P450 for professions related to a baccalaureate degree.

On the other hand, the fee is P420 for non-baccalaureate degrees or just P140 per year.

In addition to the normal fees, there will be a surcharge of P28 for non-baccalaureate and P30 for baccalaureate degrees if the renewal for PIC is done 20 days after the applicant’s birth month.

How much is the penalty for the late renewal of the license?

In addition to the normal cost of yearly registration, there is a surcharge of about P30 per year for late renewal.

You can refer to this document to get the exact amount or close estimate. 

What are the requirements for renewal of the PRC license?

Aside from applying for renewal either online or directly at PRC, you need to prepare the following documents:

  • Downloaded application form
  • One (1) passport-size pictures on white background with a full name tag
  • CPD units earned, or you may contact cpdd@prc.gov.ph for more information
  • Special Power of Attorney and valid ID if filed through an authorized representative

Take note that additional requirements may be requested for certain professions.

Conclusion

Renewing your PRC license shouldn’t take too much of your valuable time serving the nation.

Use GCash for paying your online transactions on the PRC website to avoid a hassle in online payments.

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