Making celebrations brighter: How to send money to the Philippines
Making celebrations brighter: How to send money to the Philippines
The Philippines is all about celebrating – whether it’s big festivals, family reunions, or the Christmas season. Filipinos know how to turn any occasion into something special, full of colour, music, and community. If you’re living abroad, staying connected often means sending money back home to help make these celebrations unforgettable.
Here’s how Paysend makes it simple to support your loved ones in the Philippines during these special times.
Why celebrations in the Philippines mean so much
The Philippines is famous for its unique and vibrant traditions. From Christmas to the Sinulog Festival or even your local barangay fiesta, these celebrations bring people together and spread joy. For those living abroad, sending money home helps loved ones fully take part in these much-loved events.
Here’s why these celebrations matter so much:
- Family reunions: From Christmas dinners to fiestas, these gatherings often need extra funds for food, gifts and decorations.
- Community bonding: Events like barangay fiestas or cultural festivals create unity, but they come with costs for meals, costumes and décor.
- Religious devotion: Celebrations like Flores de Mayo or Sinulog hold deep spiritual meaning, with donations often part of the tradition.
By supporting your family financially, you’re not just covering essentials - you’re also making it possible for your family to enjoy and celebrate meaningful Filipino holiday traditions.
How do you send money to the Philippines?
Filipinos working abroad – particularly in the US and Canada and EU countries such as the UK, Poland, Czech Republic and Croatia – regularly send money back home to support their families. Whether it’s funding a fiesta or making Christmas extra special, these transfers play a big role in helping families celebrate.
Sending money with Paysend is simple, secure and fast. Here’s how:
- Open the Paysend app
Haven’t downloaded it yet? Find it on iOS, Android, Huawei or use the Paysend website. - Choose your destination
Select the Philippines as the receiving country. - Select how to deliver money
There are many ways to send to the Philippines - sending to a Digital Wallet or a Bank Account pays out in PHP, and sending with Paysend Libre delivers in USD. There are also Cash pickup options available with transfers paid out in PHP cash to over 500+ locations in minutes, plus convenient transfers directly to a Bank Card paid out in PHP or USD. - Add recipient details
Enter their bank account, debit card or digital wallet information. Plus, you’ll need to select the Purpose of Transfer and Relationship to Recipient from the drop-down options available. - Choose your amount
Enter the amount to send. You’ll see the exchange rate and what they’ll receive before confirming. You’ll also notice our low fixed-fee which is always 1.99 USD or equivalent currency - and if you’re sending to a Bank Account or Paysend Libre, the transfer is fee-free. - Choose how to send
There are many options available to the recipient - via Apple Pay or Google Pay are our most popular. - Confirm and send
Most transfers arrive within minutes, depending on your sending option.
Sign up to Paysend
Haven’t joined millions of other customers around the world? Choose the download link for your device below and join the family:
Or, if you’re reading this on a browser, you can create your account through our official Paysend website.
Why choose Paysend for your transfers?
Paysend offers plenty of benefits to make sending money easy:
- Low fixed fees: Send money for just £1, €1.50, $1.99, or equivalent currency.
- Fast transfers: Most transactions arrive in minutes, perfect for last-minute needs.
- Flexible options: Send money to bank accounts, debit cards, digital wallets or opt for convenient cash pickup.
- Top-notch security: Advanced encryption keeps your money and data safe.
How much money can you send to the Philippines?
Paysend has limits on how much you can send to the Philippines, which vary based on the currencies involved and your payment method. You can check the limits for each currency by using our free calculator. If you try to send an amount that exceeds the limit, we’ll notify you right away.
Need to send more than the limit? No problem! You can split the amount into multiple transfers, each staying within the allowed limit.
Making every celebration special
From helping fund Noche Buena feasts to contributing towards colourful costumes for Sinulog, your support makes a world of difference. Paysend gives you an easy way to stay connected and show your love from wherever you are.
So why wait? Download the Paysend app today and start supporting your loved ones in the Philippines.
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