FAQs
Transfer money from the Philippines to the USA into a bank account so it's ready for your loved ones when they need it most. Never worry about missing a payment again with Western Union. Your family and friends could receive your money transfer as a cash pickup in minutes3.
What is the limit of Western Union money in the Philippines? ›
You can receive up to Php 100,000 per transaction, subject to Wallet aggregate monthly limit of USD 5,000.
How can I receive money from the Philippines to the USA? ›
Most of the remittance companies today offer bank to bank transfers for sending money to USA from Philippines. They do this by letting you fund your transaction through your local bank account in Philippines, and by allowing you to choose the payout to be your recipient's bank account in USA.
What do I need to pick up money from Western Union Philippines? ›
You'll need to present any one of the following identity proofs: Your passport. Your driver's license. Your Philsys ID/National ID.
What is the easiest way to send money from Philippines to USA? ›
LBC Express brings you the fastest and most convenient way to send money abroad. Instant Peso Padala International is the quickest way to send money from the Philippines to anywhere else in the world. We promise you your padala will get to where it needs to be in minutes!
Can I send $5000 through Western Union? ›
To send more than 3,000 USD from the United States, you will need to verify your identity1. Once verified, you can send up to 50,000 USD. You can verify your identity online or at an agent location. Please note: The sending limit may vary depending on the destination country and the service you choose.
What is the maximum amount you can transfer with Western Union? ›
How much money can I send?
| Transfer limits | Methods of payment |
|---|
| Western Union | Up to $3,000 1 without additional ID verification Up to $50,000 1 upon verification | Credit or debit card, cash, and bank account |
| MoneyGram | Up to $10,000 2 every 30 calendar days for most countries | Credit or debit card, cash, and bank account |
You can transfer up to 50000 USD/ EURO (or local equivalent) from United Kingdom, France, Germany, Australia, Hong Kong, or the United States when sending from your bank account directly to the receiver's bank account.
Do you have to report Western Union to the IRS? ›
Understanding the basics of international money transfer laws is important if you're receiving or sending large amounts of money abroad. If transactions involve more than $10,000, you are responsible for reporting the transfers to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
How much money can you wire transfer from Philippines to USA? ›
According to the BSP, an individual can only send up to $10,000 or its equivalent currency per transaction. This limit is in place to prevent money laundering and other illegal activities through remittance services. It also serves as a way to regulate the outflow of foreign exchange from the Philippine economy.
You may bring large sums of money with you in the form of cash, money order, or traveler's checks. There is no maximum limit, however, any amount exceeding $10,000 USD must be declared upon arrival on both the Form 6059B and FinCEN 105. All forms must be filled in completely and truthfully.
How can someone receive money from Philippines? ›
The Philippine peso, also referred to by its Filipino name piso (Philippine English: /ˈpɛsɔː/ PEH-saw, /ˈpiː-/ PEE-, plural pesos; Filipino: piso [ˈpiso, pɪˈso]; sign: ₱; code: PHP), is the official currency of the Philippines. It is subdivided into 100 sentimo, also called centavos.
What banks in the Philippines accept Western Union? ›
Send money internationally
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.
How long can money stay in Western Union before pick up? ›
Money transfers are available for 90 days. If the receiver is unable to pick up the money transfer and it has been 90 days, contact Customer Care for the money transfer to be renewed and made available for payout.
What information does the sender need for Western Union? ›
Start online, finish in store
Your government-issued ID to be shown at the agent location. Your cash or debit card to pay for the transfer amount and fees. Your receiver's first and last name, to be entered as it appears on their government-issued ID. Your receiver's country, and in some cases*** their full address.
How much does Western Union charge to send $1000 to the USA? ›
How much does Western Union charge to send $1,000? Assuming you're sending bank-to-bank, Western Union generally charges between $6.47 and $37.60 to send $1,000. However, the costs could still be higher if you choose a different sending or receiving method. How much does Western Union charge to send $5,000?
Can I send money through Western Union to USA? ›
Money transfer to the United States, your way
You can send money straight to your receiver's bank account or send it to a Western Union location in the United States for a cash pickup in minutes2.
How to send money from Philippines to USA through MoneyGram? ›
Download for free today.
- Download the free MoneyGram Money Transfer app. It's available on the App Store and Google Play.
- Log into your MoneyGram profile in the app, or create a new one. Enter your information so we can verify your identity.
- Tell us about your receiver. ...
- Choose your payment method. ...
- Complete your transaction.
Send money to United States
You can send money online, with our app or in person. Send money online with westernunion.com or with our App to The United States for a cash pickup, or directly to your receiver's bank account.
