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List of Acceptable ID (Valid Identification Document) for Bank/Remittance Transactions

In claiming/receiving remittance from banks and transfer agents, they would require the recipient or beneficiary for at least 2 government issued or valid IDs. Below are the common documents that can be used. The list may not be complete and intended only as guide. Some agents may require more than 2 if needed. Make sure the IDs have picture of the owner/bearer and is valid (within the prescribed expiration date). PRIMARY IDS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28.Philippine...

LBC Door-to-Door Foreign Remittance Delivery to the Philippines

LBC the leading courier service provider in the Philippines, through MoneyGram International are offering foreign remittance delivery to a Philippines local address. This is a convenient way to receive money sent to the Philippines form another country. Just make sure the recipient have valid IDs, and the needed information for verification. Visit your MoneyGram International agent, and request for the Door-to-door remittance delivery service to the Philippines. More on sending money to the Philippines through Moneygram International,...

Cebuana Lhuillier, M Lhullier as Remittance Agents

Two of the largest pawnshops chain in the Philippines with the widest access to Filipino households are also remittance agents in partnership with Moneygram. Money sent to the Philippines can be conveniently received through participating outlets of these companies. These are just a few of the many possible ways to receive money sent to the Philippines. The following is a more detailed information on sending money to the Philippines through Moneygram and a convenient tool to locate remittance agents in you locality where...

How Much Peso Does Your Money Convert To

Sending the exact money value in peso to the Philippines can be quite tricky. When sending thru a bank, while your money is "in-transit" it carries certain risk in currency conversion. The time when your transaction was actually processed in the receiving bank in the Philippines will determine your money's worth in Philippine Peso (Php). The same is true with online money transfers, although some service providers guarantee a certain amount of currency conversion. However, you must understand that it is lower than what the banks...

Western Union Locations in the Philippines

Western Union agents are located all around the Philippines, in major cities, even small municipalities where they have tie ups with local banks and small business shops. Search Philippines in the country field, type in any of the following information, street address, city, zip code or an agent's name, click on submit. Western Union is just one of the many ways of receiving money sent to the Philippines. Search results will show agent's names, location and contact information. How to use western union Here's a link to the...

Use International ATM Card to Withdraw Money in the Philippines

Use an ATM machine Like in the U.S. and other countries, ATM machines are just about everywhere in the Philippines. Once you are in the Philippines, you can draw from ATM machines at a local Philippines bank, just as you to in your home country. The funds withdrawn of course will be in the local currency (pesos), not dollars, and there are limitations on the amount which can be withdrawn on each transaction and the total dai...

MoneyGram Philippines Locations

Online tool to find MoneyGram agent location anywhere in the Philippines. Just select "Philippines" in the selection field, and type the city or zip code for a more specific search list of agents' names, phone numbers and their locations. Agent Locator Through MoneyGram International agents is just one of the many other ways of how to receive money sent to the Philippine...
 

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About this Site

This site aims to provide you with everything you need to know to send money to the Philippines. With about 10 million Pinoys living overseas, mostly to work, remittances to the Philippines remain to be the economy's main source of foreign fund. The World Bank estimated 17B USD in remittances by end of 2009, next only to India and China as the world's top recipient countries of remittances. I hope this site can provide a comprehensive guide and all the possible options for Filipinos living abroad and Foreigners living in the Philippines to provide for their families and loved ones in the most economical and convenient way.