PRC Payment Methods & Complete Fees List 2026
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Last Updated: July 2026
Whether you’re budgeting a board exam application, mid-renewal and staring at the payment screen, or refreshing LERIS because a GCash payment hasn’t reflected for two days — money questions have exact answers, and this page collects them all. Every fee on this page lives inside a transaction — renewing your license, applying for a board exam, or registering after passing — and each of those guides walks you through the payment step in its own context.
PRC Fee Calculator
Unofficial estimator — always confirm the exact total shown in your LERIS transaction summary before paying.
| Base Transaction Fee | — |
| Convenience Fee | — |
| Estimated Total | — |
⚠ Estimate only — expired-license surcharges, multiple copies, and documentary stamps are computed by LERIS and may add to this total.
All PRC Payment Methods Explained
There are 5 ways to pay any LERIS transaction:
- GCash — the most used route. Pay from the LERIS payment screen through the GCash flow; confirmation typically reflects fast.
- Maya (PayMaya) — the same in-flow experience through Maya’s rails.
- LandBank (Link.Biz) — the bank channel: LandBank accounts and the Link.Biz portal path, the long-standing government-payments workhorse.
- Credit/Debit Card — Visa/Mastercard through the card option where offered.
- PRC Cashier (over the counter) — select “cashier” during filing and pay in cash on your appointment day at the office. The zero-convenience-fee route — and the fallback when every wallet fails.
Why this matters: the method changes the convenience fee and the reflection speed, never the transaction. Pick by what’s in your pocket and how soon the slot needs securing — an unpaid application can lose its hold.
The Complete PRC Fees List 2026
Every major transaction’s fee, one table:
| Transaction | Fee |
|---|---|
| Board exam application — most complete exams | ₱900 |
| Board exam application — reduced-fee exams | ₱600 |
| Initial registration — baccalaureate professions | ₱600 |
| Initial registration — non-baccalaureate | ₱450 |
| PIC renewal — baccalaureate | ₱450 |
| PIC renewal — non-baccalaureate | ₱420 |
| Duplicate PIC (lost/damaged card) | ₱250 |
| PRC ID courier delivery (optional, W Express) | Paid in-flow — varies by destination |
| Certification — per copy (Good Standing, Passing, etc.) | ₱75–₱150 |
| Authentication — board certificate | ₱150 |
| Authentication — ID | ₱100 |
| Documentary stamps (where required) | ₱30 per stamp |
(Fees verified as of mid-2026 from official PRC schedules — always confirm the final amount shown in your LERIS transaction summary before paying.)
Convenience Fees: What Each Channel Adds
The small print, made big:
- E-wallets (GCash, Maya) — ~₱8 per transaction.
- LandBank / BancNet — ~₱10 per transaction.
- Credit/Debit Card — 1.25% of the total transaction amount.
- PRC Cashier — ₱0. Cash at the counter on appointment day. The fee-free route.
The trade is speed for pesos — online payment secures the slot instantly; cashier payment secures it on the day, which is fine for light-demand transactions and a gamble during filing-season slot crunches. The summary screen shows the fee before you commit — read the total line, not just the base fee.
How PRC Payments Work Inside LERIS (Step by Step)
Step 1: Complete Your Transaction Details
Whatever the transaction — exam, renewal, certification — fill it to the payment stage. (Each transaction’s own guide covers those steps.)
Step 2: Reach the Payment Summary
The summary lists the base fee, stamps, surcharges where applicable, and the channel’s convenience fee. Read the total — this is the only number that matters.
Step 3: Choose Your Channel
GCash, Maya, LandBank, card — or cashier for appointment-day cash.
Step 4: Complete the Payment Flow
Follow the channel’s prompts through confirmation. Do not close the browser mid-flow — interrupted sessions cause most “paid but pending” cases.
Step 5: Screenshot the Reference Number
The single most repeated advice on this site, because it resolves the single most common problem. Reference number + amount + date, into your gallery, every time.
Step 6: Confirm the Transaction Shows “Paid”
Back in LERIS, the transaction status updates on confirmation. Online payments typically reflect quickly; allow up to 24–48 hours before escalating.
Step 7: Print the Payment Confirmation
It joins your appointment documents — the paper proof beside the digital one.
PRC Payment Methods Comparison Table
| Method | Convenience Fee | Reflection Speed | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| GCash | ~₱8 | Fast | Most users — wallet-in-hand filing |
| Maya | ~₱8 | Fast | Maya-first users |
| LandBank Link.Biz | ~₱10 | Fast–1 day | Bank-account payers |
| Credit/Debit card | 1.25% | Fast | Card-first users, abroad filers |
| PRC Cashier | ₱0 | On the day | Fee-avoiders, wallet-failure fallback |
So, GCash is the best method for most transactions — instant slot security for a coffee-sized fee — while the cashier remains the honest choice when every peso counts and the slot calendar isn’t on fire. The only wrong method is the one left unpaid past the deadline.
Payment Not Reflected? The Fix Sequence
The most searched payment problem, solved in order:
- Wait the window: 24–48 hours. Most “missing” payments are reconciliation lag, not lost money. The wallet deducted; the systems are shaking hands.
- Don’t pay again. The second-worst outcome is a doubled payment on one transaction — refunds move slower than reflections.
- Gather the evidence: reference number screenshot, amount, date/time, channel, and the LERIS transaction number.
- Email PRC — icts@prc.gov.ph for portal-side issues, with everything from step 3 in one message.
- Raise it with the channel too if the wallet shows a failed-but-deducted state — GCash/Maya support handles reversal on their side while PRC checks theirs.
- Deadline bearing down? Say so in the email subject and bring the proof to the PRC office — filed payment evidence protects validly paid applications.
Common Payment Problems and Fixes
Deducted From Wallet, LERIS Says Unpaid
The classic reconciliation gap — run the fix sequence above. The reference number is the entire case.
Payment Page Won’t Load or Times Out
Clear cache, switch browsers (Chrome/Edge), or toggle connections. Persisting? Choose cashier payment and keep the slot rather than losing it to a gateway hiccup.
Double Payment Made
Contact both PRC and the channel with both reference numbers — one payment applies to the transaction, the other routes to reversal. Patience required; prevention preferred.
Paid the Wrong Transaction
Fees attach to the filed transaction. Email PRC with both transaction numbers before appointment day — never quietly file a third transaction to “fix” two.
Card Declined From Abroad
Foreign-issued cards occasionally trip gateways. Fallbacks in order: a Philippine e-wallet (family-assisted if needed), then a representative’s cashier payment on the day.
Tips for Smooth PRC Payments
Load Your Wallet Before You File
GCash and Maya need the exact amount (or more) loaded before the payment step — the mid-flow “insufficient balance” timeout wastes the attempt.
Never Close the Browser Mid-Payment
An interrupted payment session is the #1 cause of “deducted but unpaid” cases. Let the flow complete, wait for the reference number, then close.
Screenshot the Reference Number Immediately
Gallery, notes app, email to yourself — anywhere durable. It’s your only proof of payment until the system reconciles.
Pay the Day You File, Not Later
An unpaid filing holds a slot temporarily — delays risk the slot expiring. Same-session payment is the safe default.
Never Pay Outside LERIS
No legitimate PRC process asks you to send money to a personal GCash number, a bank account, or a “fixer.” Every legitimate payment routes through the official LERIS payment screen.
Use the Cashier When Wallets Fail During Filing Season
Slot crunches during peak filing push gateways to timeout. Cashier selection preserves the slot for appointment-day cash — the zero-tech fallback that always works.
Keep One Payment Method as a Backup
GCash primary, card backup — or any pair. Filing deadlines don’t accommodate gateway outages.
Budget for the Convenience Fee
It’s small (₱8–₱50), but a wallet loaded with the exact base fee fails at the total line. Add ₱50 buffer to any pre-load.
PRC Contact Information
| Concern | Contact |
|---|---|
| Payment & portal issues | icts@prc.gov.ph |
| General inquiries | info@prc.gov.ph |
| LandBank payment issues | customercare@mail.landbank.com / 405-7000 |
| Feedback form (CRMS) | crms.prc.gov.ph/feedbackform |
Official portal: online.prc.gov.ph
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What are the PRC payment methods? GCash, Maya (PayMaya), LandBank/BancNet, credit/debit card, and PRC Cashier (over the counter on appointment day).
How much is the PRC renewal fee? ₱450 (₱420 for non-baccalaureate professions), plus a small convenience fee online and any expired-license surcharge computed in LERIS.
How much is the PRC board exam fee? ₱900 for most complete exams, ₱600 for reduced-fee exams — confirm your exam’s amount in LERIS.
How much is the PRC duplicate ID fee? ₱250, plus the channel’s convenience fee.
How much is the PRC certification fee? ₱75–₱150 per copy, depending on the type of certificate.
How much is the PRC convenience fee for GCash? Approximately ₱8 per transaction.
How much is the PRC convenience fee for credit card? 1.25% of the total transaction amount.
Can I pay PRC using GCash? Yes — select GCash on the LERIS payment screen, complete the GCash flow, and screenshot the reference number.
Can I pay PRC using Maya? Yes — Maya works the same way as GCash through the LERIS payment screen.
Can I pay PRC with a credit card? Yes — Visa and Mastercard through the card option on the LERIS payment screen.
Can I pay PRC at the office? Yes — select “PRC Cashier” during filing, then pay in cash on your appointment day. Zero convenience fee.
Why is my PRC payment not reflecting? Allow 24–48 hours for reconciliation. Don’t pay again. Keep your reference number and email icts@prc.gov.ph if it persists.
What if I was charged but LERIS shows unpaid? Screenshot your wallet/bank proof and email icts@prc.gov.ph with the reference number — also raise it with the payment channel’s support.
Can I get a refund for a wrong PRC payment? Contact PRC and the channel with both reference numbers — refunds are possible but slow.
Is there a free way to pay PRC? Yes — PRC Cashier has zero convenience fee; you pay in cash at the office on your appointment day.
What is the cheapest PRC payment method? PRC Cashier (₱0), followed by GCash and Maya (~₱8 each).
How long does PRC payment take to reflect? Online channels usually reflect quickly, but allow up to 24–48 hours before escalating.
What happens if I don’t pay before the deadline? An unpaid filing is an unfiled application — the slot and the filing are both lost.
Paano magbayad sa PRC gamit ang GCash? Sa LERIS payment screen, piliin ang GCash, kumpletuhin ang payment flow, at i-screenshot ang reference number.
Magkano ang mga bayarin sa PRC? ₱450 renewal, ₱600–₱900 exam application, ₱600/₱450 initial registration, ₱250 duplicate ID, ₱75–₱150 certifications — kumpirmahin ang eksaktong total sa LERIS.
Final Thoughts
PRC’s money layer is simpler than most professionals expect: five channels, fixed base fees, and convenience charges small enough to forget. The only real risk is a payment left incomplete before a deadline — and the defense against that is the same three habits across every channel: load before filing, never close mid-flow, and screenshot the reference number like your career depends on it (because on deadline day, it might). When a payment stalls, the reference number is the fix — and if the issue is a stuck appointment slot, the booking guide has the reset steps, while the lost-ID replacement guide covers the duplicate-PIC payment flow.
Pay only at online.prc.gov.ph — never through personal wallets, “fixers,” or third-party sites, no matter who claims otherwise.
