The Request For Salary Transfer Letter is an essential document in the Philippine employment context, used when an employee needs to change the bank account where their salary is deposited. This document becomes necessary when employees switch banks, open new accounts, or need to modify their salary crediting arrangements for various personal reasons. The letter must comply with Philippine labor laws, particularly the Labor Code of the Philippines and relevant DOLE (Department of Labor and Employment) regulations, as well as banking guidelines set by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). It should contain complete banking details, effective date request, and any required supporting documentation. The document serves as an official record of the request and provides authorization for the employer to modify salary crediting arrangements while protecting both employer and employee interests under Philippine law.

1. Letter Header: Employee's name, ID number, current date, department, and company details

2. Recipient Details: HR Manager/Payroll Department head's name and designation

3. Subject Line: Clear indication that this is a request for salary transfer

4. Opening Statement: Formal greeting and purpose of the letter

5. Current Banking Details: Information about the current bank account where salary is being credited

6. New Banking Details: Complete information about the new bank account where salary should be transferred

7. Effective Date: Requested date from which the new arrangement should take effect

8. Closing Statement: Request for confirmation and expression of gratitude

9. Signature Block: Employee's signature, printed name, and employee ID