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Find the Best Way to Send, Wherever You Stay
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items No matter where you are in the world, sending money to the Philippines should be simple, secure, and stress-free. Our comprehensive list of trusted remittance centers helps you compare the best options — from international banks and online platforms ...
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Global & Digital Remittance Providers
Philippine-Based Remittance Centers
Banking Services
Digital Wallets
Global & Digital Remittance Providers
These services operate worldwide and have a significant presence in the Philippines
A global standard, now with digital apps, enabling cash pickup and money send/request across many locations. Good for when the sender or receiver needs flexible physical pickup or mobile access.
Western Union
Another major international network for sending money to the Philippines.
Money Gram
A reliable and popular platform for sending money online.
Xoom
Often used by freelancers for international payments, with options to receive funds in the Philippines.
Payoneer
A digital service providing international money transfers with competitive rates.
International Money Transfer | Send Money Abroad
A leading bank-remittance provider that has expanded globally, RCBC enables fast, secure digital remittances. Their platform supports overseas Filipinos in many countries with robust onboarding and wide payout options.
Bank Remittance Services in the Philippines
Metrobank offers trusted remittance partners globally, allowing cash pick-ups, bank deposits, and wallet transfers. Their large partner network ensures widespread reach.
Remittance Services
Especially for Filipinos in Taiwan and those sending funds back, Remitech offers fast and secure transactions with many pickup locations throughout the Philippines.
EEC
European-based provider working with Cebuana Lhuillier (a major Philippines remittance/agent outlet). Offers faster, lower‐cost options for remittances from Europe.
Tempo France brings latest business payments solution to Philippines
Known for transparent fees and favorable exchange rates. Good for bank deposits and transfers rather than cash pick-ups. (Not specific in the sources above, but a major player globally.)
Wise
Strong option for small transfers; supports many payout methods (wallet, bank, cash pickup). Good digital interface and speed for moderate sums.
WorldRemit
Often used by OFWs (Overseas Filipino Workers). Offers speed and options like express transfers; convenient for urgent remittances.
Remitly
Philippine-Based Remittance Centers
These networks have a large footprint within the Philippines, with thousands of branches:
Large network of agent/outlets across the country; partners with global remittance services; convenient for cash pickup. (Mentioned in Tempo / Cebuana network)
Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshop - Market Market
Similar to Palawan Pawnshop / Cebuana: many branches, reliable service, physical presence in places digital services may not reach.
M Lhuillier Financial Services, Inc.
Long-standing logistics & remittance center; strong brand and many branches; offers remittance, cargo, documents etc.
LBC Express
A notable network of pawnshops that also serve as remittance centers
RD Pawnshop
A network of financial outlets offering cash pickup and remittance services.
Pera Hub
Very widespread across the Philippines; offers cash remittance, corporate payouts, bills payment, etc. Trusted and physical-network strong.
Palawan Pawnshop and Express Pera Padala
Banking Services
Banking services encompass a full suite of financial solutions, including deposits, loans, payments, investments, and advisory, designed to meet the diverse needs of retail and corporate clients.”
One of the largest banks; remittance partners; wide branch network; offers traditional banking, online & mobile banking.
BDO Online | Log in, download the app | BDO Unibank, Inc.
Universal bank with remittance, savings, loans, remittance services, digital platforms, strong security, and trusted brand.
RCBC Bank
Strong presence overseas, which helps particularly with Filipino overseas workers (remittances, accounts abroad)
Philippine National Bank
Provides remittance services plus online banking, account openings, branch pick-ups etc.
Metrobank
Provides remittance services plus online banking, account openings, branch pick-ups etc.
Security Bank
Established bank; bank-to-bank remittances; online transfers; often used by people in Philippines to receive remittances into bank accounts.
BPI
Another bank offering remittance services, including cash pick-up options.
PS Bank - Main Office
Offers savings (GSave), credit (GCredit), investments (GInvest), etc. Acts like a bank in many ways.
GCash (Mynt / Globe) (technically wallet + banking services)
Digital bank offering full services: accounts, savings, credit, crypto section etc. Competitive rates; user friendly.
Maya Bank
A newer digital-first bank, rebranded; aiming to offer modern banking services.
MariBank (formerly SeaBank Philippines)
A government-owned bank supporting rural development, farmers, and enterprises, offering nationwide banking and digital services.
Land Bank of the Philippines
A government-owned bank supporting infrastructure, agriculture, and industry, promoting inclusive and sustainable development.
Development Bank of the Philippines
Digital Wallets
For faster, digital transactions, these are good options:
More than just wallet; also savings, credit, investing, virtual / physical cards; growing merchant acceptance.
Maya
Offers payments, wallet services, plus crypto trading; used by people who want both fiat and crypto in one app.
Trusted Crypto Wallet & Exchange | Buy Bitcoin in the Philippines
Very popular; used for payments, transfers, bills, online shopping; many cash-in / cash-out partner outlets; integrated deeply in daily Filipino life.
GCash - #1 Finance Super App
Part of super-app ecosystem; used when booking rides, food, etc. Convenient if you already use Grab services.
GrabPay - Mobile Wallet Payment Solution
Digital wallet tied to Palawan Pawnshop network; bridges physical & digital; good for provinces.
PalawanPay
Part of Shopee super-app; used widely with Shopee purchases; cash-in/out options. (Referenced via wallet comparisons)
ShopeePay
Not exactly a wallet itself, but QR-code payments interoperability system in PH (wallets using QRPH; makes payments easier)
QR Ph FAQs (for Person-to-Person) 1. What is a QR Code? A QR ...
Mobile payment platforms widely used by tourists and overseas visitors in the Philippines, enabling fast, cashless transactions at participating merchants.
Alipay+ | Connecting Global Brands with Mobile Consumers
Link local cards; pay via NFC or online. Fast, secure, cardless payments.
Accepted payment methods on Google Play - Philippines
Add Philippine cards to Apple Wallet; pay via NFC or apps. Quick and secure for Apple users.
Apple Pay participating banks and card issuers in Asia-Pacific
Link cards; pay via NFC or MST at most terminals. Works on both modern and older POS.
What can you put on Samsung Wallet right now? : r/Tech_Philippines