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Send money to the Philippines

Send money to the Philippines with Western Union to stay connected with your friends and family. Access plenty of options to make money transfers online, through our app or in person.

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Ways to send money to the Philippines

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More information on how to send money to the Philippines from the US

Transfer money to major banks in the Philippines

Send funds to the likes of Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company and Land Bank in the Philippines.

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Pay for prepaid mobile phone minutes

When sending money to the Philippines, why not buy prepaid minutes for your family members through Globe and ensure you stay connected.

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Quickly send funds home

Your money should reach your friend or relative in minutes³ with cash pickup, or up to one banking day.

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More control over your transfers

Send money online to the Philippines or download our helpful app. You can also complete a transfer in person from a Western Union agent location.

Focused on security

Encryption and fraud prevention efforts are at the heart of any money transfer to the Philippines.

Convenient locations

With more than 59,000¹ agent locations around the US, you shouldn't have far to travel when you want to send money to the Philippines in person.

A global outlook

Our reach stretches far beyond the Philippines, as we serve more than 200 countries and territories.

Frequently asked questions

How do I send money from the US to the Philippines?

You'll have a wealth of choices when researching how to send money to the Philippines. Whether supporting relatives in your hometown or transferring funds as a gift, the main options to send money are:

Online. Just register for a profile to get started.
Via our app. Another quick and easy way to move money.
In-person. Find an agent location close to home.

How do I send money online to the Philippines?

It's easy to start moving money to the Philippines online. Here's how:

Register and verify a free profile with Western Union. When you're all set up, log in and click 'Send now'.
Select the Philippines in the destination box, followed by how much you want to send in US dollars.
Click on 'Bank account', 'Cash pickup' or 'Mobile wallet' as the delivery method, and choose a payment option (credit card2, debit card or bank account).
Carefully enter any information requested about your receiver, plus your payment details.
Check your confirmation email for a tracking number. This allows you and your receiver in the Philippines to follow your transfer.

How much money can I send online to the Philippines?

You should be able to send up to $19,000 as a remittance to the Philippines. However, your personal daily limit will depend on the service you choose and your transfer history.

You can check your limit by registering with us and visiting your profile.

How much does it cost to transfer money to the Philippines?

Our price estimator tool will give you a good idea of how much it costs to send money to the Philippines. It shows you the transfer fees and exchange rates for different payment methods. We'll also give you an estimate of how long your transfer might take to process.

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¹ Real time transfers are available to Banco De Oro (BDO), Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), and Land Bank. For first-time BPI receivers, it may, however, take up to 2 hours. Funds sent to Land Bank between 10 am and 1 pm Eastern Time may also be delayed.
Funds may be delayed or services unavailable based on certain transaction conditions, including amount sent, destination country, currency availability, regulatory issues, identification requirements, Agent location hours, differences in time zones, or selection of delayed options. For mobile transactions funds will be paid to receiver's mWallet account provider for credit to account tied to receiver's mobile number. Additional third-party charges may apply, including SMS and account over-limit and cash-out fees. See the transfer form for restrictions.

² Western Union also makes money from currency exchange. When choosing a money transmitter, carefully compare both transfer fees and exchange rates. Fees, foreign exchange rates and taxes may vary by brand, channel, and location based on a number of factors. Fees and rates subject to change without notice.

³ Network data as of June 30, 2020.

⁴ Funds will be paid to receiver's mWallet account provider for credit to account tied to receiver's mobile number. Additional third-party charges may apply, including SMS and account over-limit and cash-out fees. Funds availability subject to terms and conditions of service.

⁵ If you're using a credit card, a card-issuer cash advance fee and associated interest charges may apply. To avoid these fees or for reduced fees, use a debit card or check other payment methods.

⁶ Please make sure that the receiver's name accurately matches the details of the bank account owner. (Account details may vary by country.)

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