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Xoom (PayPal)
Rate 62.9869 · Fee free
You send
$1,000
Recipient gets
₱62,987
₱1,800 more than the most expensive provider
Affiliate link · No extra cost to you
Quick answer: The cheapest way to send money to Philippines in May 2026 is Xoom (PayPal), which delivers 62,986.92 PHP on a 1,000 USD transfer with a fee of zero and an exchange rate of 62.9869. According to SendMoneyCompare's comparison of 19 providers updated every 6 hours, the difference between the cheapest and most expensive provider on this corridor is 1,753 PHP.
Last reviewed: by Awais Imran, Reviews Editor
Based on 60 days of data (2026-03-13 to 2026-05-20)
Sending $1,000 from to Philippines. Sorted by best value — most money received.
Source: SendMoneyCompare · Data updated every 6 hours from live provider APIs
Xoom (PayPal)Best value
62.9869
Free
₱62,986.92
61.7092
Free
₱61,709.16
61.6351
Free
₱61,635.09
61.4005
Free
₱61,400.52
61.4376
$1.50
₱61,345.40
61.3697
$1.30
₱61,289.88
61.2647
$0.99
₱61,204.07
61.1289
Free
₱61,128.92
61.2277
$2.49
₱61,075.23
61.0302
$0.99
₱60,969.74
60.7277
$0.80
₱60,679.11
60.6660
$0.90
₱60,611.36
60.0363
$1.99
₱59,916.87
59.9005
Free
₱59,900.54
59.7400
Free
₱59,740.05
59.6968
Free
₱59,696.84
Potential savings: Choosing the best provider over the most expensive saves your recipient ₱1,753.06 on a $1,000 transfer.
The Philippines is one of the world's largest remittance recipients, receiving over $35 billion annually from Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in the US, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, and beyond. GCash — with over 90 million registered users — has transformed how Filipinos receive money, with most transfers now arriving within minutes directly into a digital wallet.
Exchange rate
62.9869
Fee
Free
Recipient gets
₱62,986.92
Speed
Minutes to 3 days
Different providers excel at different things. Here's who's best for each use case on the to Philippines route.
Cheapest transfer
Xoom (PayPal)
Delivers the most PHP for your money
Fastest transfer
Xoom (PayPal)
Delivers in Minutes to 3 days
Cash pickup
Xoom (PayPal)
Widest cash pickup network
Bank transfer
Xoom (PayPal)
Best rate for bank deposit to Philippines
Sending money to Philippines is straightforward with the right provider. Here's how it works in 3 simple steps.
Choose how much USD you want to send, compare providers above, and pick the one offering the best PHP amount for your transfer to Philippines.
Enter your recipient's details in Philippines — you'll need their bank account number. Most providers verify details instantly.
Pay using bank transfer, debit card, or credit card. Track your money in real-time until it arrives — bank deposit typically takes minutes to 1 day.
Make sure you have these details from your recipient before starting your transfer.
Full name
Recipient's full legal name matching their bank account or valid ID
Bank account number
Philippine bank account number (10–12 digits for most banks)
Bank name
Name of the receiving bank (e.g. BDO, BPI, Metrobank, UnionBank)
GCash number
Optional11-digit mobile number linked to GCash wallet (for GCash transfers)
Example: 09171234567
Maya number
OptionalMobile number linked to Maya (formerly PayMaya) wallet
Note: The Philippines does not use IBAN. Bank transfers require the account number and bank name. For mobile wallet transfers, you only need the recipient's registered mobile number.
See how much your recipient would get for common transfer amounts.
Xoom (PayPal)
63.02 · Minutes to 3 days
Paysend
61.71 · 2 days
InstaReM
61.64 · 1-3 business days
Wise
61.73 · Instant
TapTap Send
61.40 · Under 3 minutes (95% of transfers)
Revolut
61.36 · 0-1 days
Xoom (PayPal)
62.99 · Minutes to 3 days
Paysend
61.71 · 2 days
InstaReM
61.64 · 1-3 business days
TapTap Send
61.40 · Under 3 minutes (95% of transfers)
Revolut
61.44 · 0-1 days
CurrencyFair
61.37 · 0-6 days
Paysend
61.71 · 2 days
InstaReM
61.64 · 1-3 business days
TapTap Send
61.40 · Under 3 minutes (95% of transfers)
Wise
61.73 · Instant to 2 days
Revolut
61.36 · 0-1 days
Ria Money Transfer
61.26 · Minutes to 2 days
Transfer fees to Philippines vary by provider and how you pay. Specialist services charge ₱0–10 per transfer, while banks charge $25–50 plus a 2–5% exchange rate markup. The exchange rate markup is usually the bigger cost — always compare the total PHP your recipient receives.
The true cost of a money transfer has two components:
Transfer fee
The upfront charge — typically $0–$10 with specialist providers.
Exchange rate markup
The hidden cost — the difference between the provider's rate and the mid-market rate (61.7277).
Choose how you want to pay for your transfer. Each payment method has different costs and speeds.
GCash is the dominant mobile wallet in the Philippines and is often the fastest, cheapest way to receive money. Cebuana Lhuillier and M Lhuillier have the widest cash pickup networks, reaching even remote provincial areas.
Speed: 1–3 business days
Usually the cheapest option — lowest fees and no card processing charges
Speed: Minutes to hours
Fast and convenient — small card processing fee applies
Speed: Minutes to hours
Fastest option but highest fees — card issuer may charge cash advance fee
Speed: Minutes to hours
Convenient mobile payment — linked card fees apply
Speed: Minutes to hours
Convenient mobile payment — linked card fees apply
Speed: Varies
Pay cash at an agent location — available at select providers
Your recipient in Philippines can receive money through these delivery methods. The best option depends on their location and preferences.
Direct deposit to Philippine bank accounts including BDO, BPI, Metrobank, UnionBank, and Landbank.
Instant transfer to GCash mobile wallet — the most popular digital wallet in the Philippines with 90M+ registered users.
Transfer to Maya digital wallet. Popular alternative to GCash, especially for online payments.
Recipient collects cash from Cebuana Lhuillier, M Lhuillier, or other payout partners — thousands of locations across the Philippines including provincial areas.
Cash delivered to the recipient's home — available in Metro Manila and select provincial areas.
Important rules and requirements to know before sending money to Philippines.
Regulatory body
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)
Inbound transfer limits
No restriction on incoming remittances — the Philippines actively encourages OFW (Overseas Filipino Worker) remittances
Documentation you may need
Most transfers to Philippines arrive within 1–2 business days with specialist providers. Mobile wallet and cash pickup options are often available within minutes. Bank deposits typically take 1–3 business days.
These are the most commonly used banks for receiving international transfers in Philippines.
BDO Unibank
ABORPHPHXXX
Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI)
BABORPHPHXXX
Metrobank
MABORPHPHXXX
UnionBank
UBPHPHMMXXX
Landbank of the Philippines
TLBPPHPHXXX
Philippine National Bank (PNB)
PNBMPHPHXXX
Daily best exchange rates from top providers over the last 60 days. Rates shown are for sending $100.
| Date | Xoom (PayPal) | InstaReM | Remitly | Wise | __mid Market__ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trend | |||||
| May 20 | 63.0258✓ | 60.5525 | 59.8090 | 61.7296 | 60.5525 |
| May 19 | 58.3615 | 60.4829 | 59.8501 | 61.6255✓ | 60.4829 |
| May 18 | 58.3936 | 60.5854 | 60.0148 | 61.6930✓ | 60.5854 |
| May 17 | 58.2621 | 60.4254 | 59.7800 | 61.5855✓ | 60.4254 |
| May 16 | 58.2621 | 60.4254 | 59.7800 | 61.5855✓ | 60.4254 |
| May 15 | 60.7671 | 60.6267 | 59.9858 | 61.7350✓ | 60.6267 |
| May 14 | 60.7671 | 60.3743 | 59.7008 | 61.5420✓ | 60.7868 |
| May 13 | 58.1122 | 60.4539 | 59.8371 | 61.4965✓ | 60.7868 |
| May 12 | 58.0886 | 60.6175 | 59.9533 | 61.4360✓ | 60.7868 |
| May 11 | 57.7225 | 59.8480 | 59.2156 | 61.0000✓ | 60.7868 |
| May 10 | 57.2311 | 59.3914 | 58.7600 | 60.4460 | 60.7868✓ |
| May 9 | 57.2311 | 59.3914 | 58.7600 | 60.4460 | 60.7868✓ |
| May 8 | 57.1876 | 59.5249 | 58.8242 | 60.4865 | 60.7868✓ |
| May 7 | 57.3602 | 59.7046 | 58.8867 | 60.7800 | 60.7868✓ |
| May 6 | 58.0277 | 60.2280 | 59.5935 | 61.3845✓ | 60.7868 |
| May 5 | 58.3483 | 59.5568 | 60.2700 | 61.7265✓ | 60.7868 |
| May 4 | 58.1728 | 60.1622 | 59.5432 | 61.3975✓ | 60.7868 |
| May 3 | 58.0265 | 60.1809 | 59.5400 | 61.3205✓ | 60.7868 |
| May 2 | 58.0265 | 60.1809 | 59.5400 | 61.3205✓ | 60.7868 |
| May 1 | 58.1064 | 60.0479 | 59.4168 | 61.2555✓ | 60.7868 |
| Apr 30 | 58.2275 | 59.5568 | 59.6826 | 61.4490✓ | 60.7868 |
| Apr 29 | 58.2355 | 59.5568 | 59.8332 | 61.4295✓ | 60.7868 |
| Apr 28 | 57.7487 | 59.5568 | 59.0659 | 60.7965✓ | 60.7868 |
| Apr 27 | 57.4280 | 59.5568 | 58.8403 | 60.6400 | 60.7868✓ |
| Apr 26 | 57.4051 | 59.5568 | 58.9400 | 60.6985 | 60.7868✓ |
| Apr 25 | 57.4051 | 59.5568 | 58.9400 | 60.6985 | 60.7868✓ |
| Apr 24 | 57.4443 | 59.5568 | 58.8640 | 60.6960 | 60.7868✓ |
| Apr 23 | 57.1738 | 59.5568 | 58.5875 | 60.4080 | 60.7868✓ |
| Apr 22 | 56.8766 | 59.5568 | 58.2573 | 60.0950 | 60.7868✓ |
| Apr 21 | 56.7080 | 58.8680 | 58.3312 | 59.9725 | 60.7868✓ |
| Apr 20 | 56.7513 | 58.9416 | 58.9112 | 60.0225 | 60.7868✓ |
| Apr 19 | 56.6168 | 58.5421 | 57.9400 | 59.6455 | 60.7868✓ |
| Apr 18 | 56.6168 | 58.5421 | 57.9400 | 59.6455 | 60.7868✓ |
| Apr 17 | 56.7861 | 58.9882 | 58.4885 | 60.0940 | 60.7868✓ |
| Apr 16 | 56.7142 | 58.8906 | 60.2700 | 60.0085 | 60.7868✓ |
| Apr 15 | 56.7210 | 58.6750 | 60.2700 | 59.8200 | 60.7868✓ |
| Apr 14 | 56.5785 | 58.6781 | 60.2700 | 59.8540 | 60.7868✓ |
| Apr 13 | 57.0942 | 59.7346 | 60.2700 | 60.4385 | 60.7868✓ |
| Apr 12 | 56.7130 | 58.8051 | 60.2700 | 59.9070 | 60.7868✓ |
| Apr 11 | 56.7130 | 58.8051 | 60.2700 | 59.9070 | 60.7868✓ |
| Apr 10 | 56.5002 | 58.5997 | 60.2700 | 59.7400 | 60.7868✓ |
| Apr 9 | 56.3888 | 58.4471 | 60.2700 | 59.6055 | 60.7868✓ |
| Apr 8 | 56.3281 | 58.4863 | 60.2700 | 59.5610 | 60.7868✓ |
| Apr 7 | 56.8918 | 58.9779 | 58.3866 | 60.1525 | 60.7868✓ |
| Apr 6 | 57.3001 | 58.9814 | 58.3308 | 60.0510 | 60.7868✓ |
| Apr 5 | 56.9651 | 59.0850 | 58.5332 | 60.3010 | 60.7868✓ |
| Apr 4 | 56.9651 | 59.0850 | 58.5332 | 60.3010 | 60.7868✓ |
| Apr 3 | 57.0223 | 59.8150 | 58.4594 | 60.2250 | 60.7868✓ |
| Apr 2 | 56.9431 | 60.0288 | 58.5870 | 60.3100 | 60.7868✓ |
| Apr 1 | 57.0622 | 59.8856 | 58.5191 | 60.2430 | 60.7868✓ |
| Mar 31 | 57.3252 | 60.1322 | 58.7587 | 60.4990 | 60.7868✓ |
| Mar 30 | 57.4354 | 60.3350 | 58.9581 | 60.7370 | 60.7868✓ |
| Mar 29 | 57.2616 | 60.1123 | 58.6558 | 60.4900 | 60.7868✓ |
| Mar 28 | 57.1627 | 60.0736 | 58.7021 | 60.5060 | 60.7868✓ |
| Mar 18 | 56.2879 | 59.3596 | 57.8553 | 59.5995✓ | 59.5995✓ |
| Mar 17 | 56.3559 | 59.4801 | 58.0262 | 59.7005✓ | 59.7005✓ |
| Mar 16 | 56.6681 | 59.4552 | 57.9259 | 59.7365✓ | 59.7365✓ |
| Mar 15 | 56.5201 | 59.4702 | 58.0100 | 59.8360✓ | 59.8360✓ |
| Mar 14 | 56.5201 | 59.4702 | 58.0100 | 59.8360✓ | 59.8360✓ |
| Mar 13 | 56.3460 | 59.4702 | 58.0100 | 59.8360✓ | 59.8360✓ |
Wise and Instarem consistently offer the best exchange rates on the USD-to-PHP corridor. Remitly is competitive for smaller amounts and is popular for GCash delivery. For Gulf countries, companies like LuLu Exchange and UAE Exchange often have competitive PHP rates. Always compare total PHP received rather than looking at fees alone — rate markup is the primary cost.
Remitly, WorldRemit, Western Union, Ria, and several others support direct GCash delivery. You need the recipient's GCash registered Philippine mobile number (+63XXXXXXXXXX format). Choose 'GCash' as the delivery method when prompted. Transfers typically arrive within minutes. Recipients receive an SMS notification and can immediately use the funds for purchases, bills payment, or ATM withdrawal.
You need the recipient's account name, account number, and the bank name. For international SWIFT transfers, you also need the bank's SWIFT code (BDO: BNORPHMM, BPI: BOPIPHM1, Metrobank: MBTCPHMM). The Philippines does not use IBAN. For domestic-style transfers, InstaPay and PESONet use account number + bank code without SWIFT.
GCash, PayMaya, and cash pickup deliveries typically arrive within minutes. Bank deposits via PESONet settle within a few hours. SWIFT bank-to-bank transfers arrive in 1–2 business days. Express options from most providers allow same-day or next-day delivery for a small premium.
No — the Philippines does not levy any tax on inbound personal remittances. OFW remittances are a key economic policy priority and the government has actively removed barriers to official channel flows. GCash cash-outs and ATM withdrawals may incur small service fees (typically ₱15–₱20 per transaction).
The BSP imposes no cap on inbound personal remittances. Individual providers have their own transaction limits — Wise allows up to $1M per transfer, Remitly up to $30,000 per day with full KYC. For amounts over $10,000, your sending country may require anti-money laundering reporting. Documentary evidence of purpose may be required for large business transfers.
Wise (best exchange rate for bank delivery), Remitly (best for GCash, Express delivery), and WorldRemit (good for cash pickup) are the top three for USD-to-PHP. Ria and Western Union are also competitive for cash pickup through Palawan Express and Pera Hub. For Gulf-to-Philippines transfers, LuLu Exchange and Al Ahalia offer competitive rates.
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