Fee & Payment Guide 2026

NBI Clearance Fee 2026 — How Much It Costs & How to Pay

Everything about NBI Clearance fees — ₱155 standard, ₱255 Quick Renewal — plus all accepted payment methods (GCash, Maya, banks, 7-Eleven) and our free Fee Calculator tool.

📅 Updated: 2026-07-28 ✍️ NBIOnlineClearance.ph Editorial Team ⏱ 12 min read ✅ Fact-checked
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Current Fees

NBI Clearance Fee in 2026

The NBI sets standardized fees nationwide. There are no hidden charges from the NBI itself.

First-Time Application

₱155

Standard clearance fee

  • ✓ Online application processing
  • ✓ Biometrics capture at branch
  • ✓ Criminal record check
  • ✓ Printed NBI Clearance certificate
  • ✓ Same-day release (if no HIT)
  • — Branch visit required

Standard Renewal

₱155

Same fee as first-time

  • ✓ All standard features
  • ✓ Uses existing NBI account
  • ✓ Faster processing (biometrics on file)
  • ✓ Same-day release (if no HIT)
  • — Branch visit required
No Branch Visit

Quick Renewal + Delivery

₱255

Includes courier delivery

  • ✓ All standard features
  • ✓ No branch visit needed
  • ✓ Uses biometrics already on file
  • ✓ Delivered to your home address
  • ✓ 5–7 business days delivery
  • — Renewal only (no previous HIT)
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Service Fees

Payment Channel Service Charges

The NBI fee is fixed, but some payment channels charge a small convenience fee on top:

Payment ChannelConvenience FeeNotes
GCash₱0 – ₱15Usually free; may vary
Maya (PayMaya)₱0 – ₱15Usually free; may vary
Online BankingFreeNo additional charges
7-Eleven (CLiQQ)₱10 – ₱25Cash payment; fee varies
Bayad Center₱10 – ₱20Cash payment
SM Bills Payment₱10 – ₱15Cash payment
Cebuana Lhuillier₱10 – ₱25Cash payment
Palawan Pawnshop₱10 – ₱25Cash payment
💡 Money-saving tip: Use online banking to avoid convenience fees entirely. GCash and Maya are the next best options with minimal or zero fees.
How to Pay

Payment Methods — Step-by-Step Guides

Click each payment method below for detailed step-by-step instructions.

  1. Complete your NBI application at clearance.nbi.gov.ph
  2. On the payment page, select GCash
  3. You'll be redirected to GCash — log in if prompted
  4. Confirm the ₱155 or ₱255 payment
  5. Wait for the GCash confirmation notification
  6. Screenshot the payment confirmation — this is your receipt
  7. Return to the NBI portal to see your confirmed appointment

Important: Ensure you have sufficient GCash balance before starting. Failed payments may temporarily lock your appointment slot.

  1. Complete your NBI application at clearance.nbi.gov.ph
  2. Select Maya / PayMaya as your payment method
  3. You'll be redirected to Maya — log in or enter card details
  4. Authorize the ₱155 or ₱255 payment
  5. Wait for the Maya confirmation
  6. Save the transaction confirmation as your receipt

Maya accepts payments from your Maya wallet balance or linked debit/credit cards.

  1. Complete your NBI application at clearance.nbi.gov.ph
  2. Select Online Banking and choose your bank
  3. You'll be redirected to your bank's portal
  4. Log in and authorize the fund transfer
  5. Wait for the confirmation — this is usually instant
  6. Return to the NBI portal to confirm your appointment

Supported banks: BPI, BDO, UnionBank, Metrobank, RCBC, Chinabank, and others. No convenience fees for online banking payments.

  1. Complete your NBI application at clearance.nbi.gov.ph
  2. Select Over-the-Counter → 7-Eleven / CLiQQ
  3. Note down your payment reference code
  4. Visit any 7-Eleven store
  5. Go to the CLiQQ kiosk or tell the cashier "NBI Clearance payment"
  6. Provide your reference code and pay in cash
  7. Keep the receipt — you'll need it at the branch

A convenience fee of ₱10–₱25 applies. Pay the exact amount; 7-Eleven may not give change for overages on bill payments.

  1. Complete your NBI application at clearance.nbi.gov.ph
  2. Select Over-the-Counter → Bayad Center
  3. Note your payment reference code
  4. Visit any Bayad Center outlet
  5. Tell the cashier: "NBI Clearance payment" and provide your reference code
  6. Pay in cash (₱155 or ₱255 + ₱10–₱20 service fee)
  7. Keep the Bayad Center receipt
After Payment

Payment Validity, Deadline & What Happens Next

📅 Payment Validity

Your payment is typically valid for 30 days. Visit the NBI branch on your scheduled date within this window. If you miss your appointment, reschedule online — your payment usually carries over.

📧 After Successful Payment

You'll see a confirmed appointment with your date, time, and branch. Save or screenshot this. On your appointment day, bring your valid ID (original + photocopy) and payment receipt.

Troubleshooting

Common Payment Problems & How to Fix Them

❌ Payment failed or timed out

Check if the amount was deducted from your account. If yes, wait 15–30 min and check your NBI account status. If not, try again with the same or different method.

❌ Amount deducted but not reflected

Wait up to 24 hours. If still not reflected, contact the NBI hotline (02) 8523-8231 with your payment receipt and reference number.

❌ Double payment

Contact NBI directly at (02) 8523-8231 or director@nbi.gov.ph with both payment receipts. Refund processing may take several weeks.

❌ Reference code expired

Over-the-counter reference codes have a limited validity (usually 24–48 hours). If expired, log back in and generate a new payment code.

❌ GCash insufficient balance

Top up your GCash before retrying. If the payment slot was reserved, you may need to wait or switch to a different payment method.

❌ Wrong amount paid (OTC)

If you paid the wrong amount at a counter, contact the payment center for a correction receipt. Then contact NBI with both the original and corrected receipts.

Expert Advice

Expert Tips to Save Money and Avoid Payment Issues

🏦 Use online banking: Zero convenience fees. BPI, BDO, and UnionBank process instantly. This is the cheapest way to pay.
📱 GCash/Maya second best: Minimal fees (₱0–₱15). Always check your balance before starting the NBI application to avoid failed payments.
👥 Group applications: If paying for multiple family members, process each application separately. Each applicant needs their own account and payment.
📸 Always save receipts: Screenshot every payment confirmation immediately. You'll need proof of payment at the NBI branch and in case of any disputes.
🛡 Scam warning: The official fee is ₱155 or ₱255 only. Never pay "fixers" or third-party websites charging higher fees. Only pay through the official NBI portal at clearance.nbi.gov.ph.
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions — NBI Clearance Fee & Payment

The standard NBI Clearance fee is ₱155 for both first-time applicants and standard renewal. Quick Renewal with Delivery costs ₱255, which includes the clearance fee plus courier delivery to your home address. These are the official NBI fees — there are no hidden charges from the NBI itself.
After completing your application at clearance.nbi.gov.ph, select your preferred online payment method: GCash, Maya (PayMaya), or online banking (BPI, BDO, UnionBank, Metrobank, etc.). You will be redirected to the payment platform to authorize the transaction. Save the payment confirmation receipt or take a screenshot.
Yes. GCash is one of the most popular payment methods for NBI Clearance. After filling out your application online, select GCash as your payment option. You will be redirected to the GCash app to authorize the ₱155 or ₱255 payment. Ensure you have sufficient balance before starting. Save the GCash confirmation as your payment receipt.
Yes. You can pay at any 7-Eleven store using the CLiQQ kiosk or counter. After completing your online application, select the over-the-counter payment option and choose 7-Eleven/CLiQQ. You will receive a payment reference code. Present this code at the 7-Eleven counter or enter it on the CLiQQ kiosk, then pay ₱155 (or ₱255) in cash. A convenience fee of approximately ₱10–₱25 may apply.
You can pay at: 7-Eleven (CLiQQ), Bayad Center, SM Bills Payment, Cebuana Lhuillier, Palawan Pawnshop, ECPay partner outlets, and other authorized payment centers. Select the over-the-counter option during your online application to get a payment reference code. Bring the code and the exact fee amount in cash.
The NBI accepts: e-wallets (GCash, Maya/PayMaya), online banking (BPI, BDO, UnionBank, Metrobank, RCBC, Chinabank, and others via the NBI portal), and over-the-counter payments at 7-Eleven, Bayad Center, SM Bills Payment, Cebuana Lhuillier, Palawan Pawnshop, and ECPay outlets.
The NBI itself charges only ₱155 (standard) or ₱255 (Quick Renewal with Delivery). However, some payment channels charge a small convenience or service fee: GCash and Maya typically charge ₱0–₱15, 7-Eleven charges approximately ₱10–₱25, and Bayad Center charges around ₱10–₱20. Online banking transfers are usually free.
If your payment fails or times out: (1) do not pay again immediately — check your e-wallet or bank account to confirm if the amount was deducted, (2) wait 15–30 minutes and log back in to clearance.nbi.gov.ph to check your payment status, (3) if the amount was deducted but the payment is not reflected, contact the NBI hotline or your payment provider, (4) if the amount was not deducted, try again with the same or a different payment method.
Once you pay, your payment is typically valid for 30 days. You must visit the NBI branch on your scheduled appointment date within this period. If you miss your appointment, your payment usually remains valid — you just need to reschedule a new appointment through your NBI account. However, if the validity window expires, you may need to pay again.
Refunds for NBI Clearance fees are generally not available once the payment has been processed. If you paid but cannot attend your appointment, try rescheduling instead of requesting a refund. For double payments or billing errors, contact the NBI directly through their official hotline at (02) 8523-8231 or email director@nbi.gov.ph with your payment receipts.
Yes. The NBI Clearance payment is linked to your application reference number, not to the person making the payment. Anyone with your reference number can pay on your behalf using any accepted payment method. However, the biometrics capture and branch visit must still be done by the applicant personally.
Log in to your account at clearance.nbi.gov.ph and check your application status under "Transaction History." A successful payment will show your appointment details and a confirmed schedule. You can also verify through your payment provider (GCash, Maya, bank statement). Keep your payment receipt as backup proof.
The ₱155 standard fee covers: online application processing, biometrics capture (photo and fingerprints) at the NBI branch, criminal record database check, and printing of the NBI Clearance certificate. The ₱255 Quick Renewal fee includes all of the above plus courier delivery to your home address.
Yes. The NBI Clearance fee is standardized at ₱155 for standard applications and ₱255 for Quick Renewal with Delivery across all NBI branches in the Philippines. There is no variation by region or branch. Any person or website charging a different amount is not authorized by the NBI.
Select Maya as your payment method after completing your NBI application online. You will be redirected to the Maya app or payment page to authorize the ₱155 or ₱255 payment. Ensure sufficient balance or a linked bank account. Save the Maya transaction confirmation as your receipt.
Yes. The NBI portal supports direct online banking payments from major Philippine banks including BPI, BDO, UnionBank, Metrobank, RCBC, and Chinabank. Select your bank during the payment step, log in to your online banking account, and authorize the transfer. Online banking payments are usually fee-free.
The NBI Quick Renewal with Delivery costs ₱255 total. This is ₱100 more than the standard ₱155 fee. The additional ₱100 covers courier delivery of your renewed NBI Clearance to your home address within 5–7 business days. This option is only available to eligible renewal applicants with no previous HIT.
Select the over-the-counter payment option during your online application and note your payment reference code. Visit any Bayad Center outlet, tell the cashier you want to pay for NBI Clearance, provide your reference code, and pay the fee in cash (₱155 or ₱255). A service fee of approximately ₱10–₱20 may be added. Keep the Bayad Center receipt.
After successful payment: (1) you will receive a confirmation with your appointment details (date, time, branch), (2) save or screenshot the confirmation, (3) on your appointment date, bring your valid ID (original + photocopy) and payment receipt to the NBI branch, (4) complete biometrics (photo and fingerprints), and (5) receive your clearance the same day if no HIT is detected.
No. NBIOnlineClearance.ph is an independent informational guide website. It is NOT affiliated with the NBI, DOJ, or any government agency. The official NBI Clearance portal is clearance.nbi.gov.ph. We provide free guides based on publicly available official information to help Filipinos navigate the NBI Clearance process.
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Written by the NBIOnlineClearance.ph Editorial Team and verified against official NBI fee schedules. Last verified: 2026-07-28.

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