Best ways to send money from UAE to the Philippines (2023)

FAQs

Can you send GCash from UAE to Philippines? ›

Sending money from UAE to the Philippines is now possible through Denarii Cash and GCash. Both Denarii Cash and GCash share the same commitment to offering convenient and affordable financial services to Filipinos.

Banks. Banks are the safest and most convenient methods of money remittances that offer attractive rates and usually have no service charges. Many banks in the UAE provide international transfer services through the bank's branch, online from their website or through their mobile app.

GCash has announced their partnership with UAE-based company, Denarii Cash. With this partnership, GCash and Denarii Cash are waiving the transaction fees which come with the money transfer. Both Denarii Cash and GCash share the same commitment of offering convenient and affordable financial services to Filipinos.

Step 1: Dial *143#. Step 2: Enter the option for GCash, then tap Send. Step 3: Enter the option for Register, then tap Send. Step 4: Set and verify your MPIN.

Bank Transfers: Most banks in the US offer the service of sending money to the Philippines. This is ideal if you are are looking to transfer a large sum of money. Money Transfer Agents: Companies like Western Union, Moneygram, and Ria offer the fastest way of moving money from one location to the other.

Dirham to Philippine Peso Exchange Rate Today, Live 1 AED to PHP = 15.1188 (Convert Dirhams to Philippine Pesos)

Cash In via International Remittance

You can receive your remittance through GCash via: Claiming it through the GCash App with a Western Union or MoneyGram reference code; or. Having the sender remit the funds directly to your GCash Wallet.

Yes, you are able to add funds to your GCash account via our remittance partners abroad. Simply input your own GCash number and personal details as the recipient. Cashing in overseas is for Fully Verified users.

Is Paypal available in UAE? ›

Anyone can use Paypal in Dubai just like you do at any other place. Simply download the Paypal App from Playstore as well as Appstore, add your personal details and link your bank account. Paypal doesn't permit you to connect online bank accounts like Liv. and specific banks including Dubai Islamic Bank.

MoneyGrams are located and accessible near different convenience stores, malls, and busy districts in Dubai. MoneyGrams are also available at most major banks where they can be found on the ground floor near ATMs.

Pay at any of the 35.9 million MasterCard merchants in 210 countries and 150 currencies with your GCash MasterCard. Withdraw from any affiliated Bancnet ATMs nationwide and MasterCard ATMs worldwide. Utilize funds instantly by simply linking your card to your GCash account.

You can easily send money to Philippines from UAE using Pyypl. You can choose to send your money to the Philippines for a cash pickup, bank transfer or to a mobile wallet (G-Cash or PayMaya).

Most of the remittance companies today offer bank to bank transfers for sending money to Philippines from UAE. They do this by letting you fund your transaction through your local bank account in UAE, and by allowing you to choose the payout to be your recipient's bank account in Philippines.

PayPal. PayPal is the fastest way to send money internationally and digitally. You send money from your PayPal account to your recipient's PayPal account.

What is the cheapest way to transfer money internationally? ›

The cheapest way to send money internationally is to transfer funds directly from your bank account to a recipient's bank account. Most transfer services charge additional fees for debit card or credit card payments and cash pick-ups. Credit card payments will incur additional charges from your credit card provider.

There is no need to present any identification when sending money, however the person picking up the money needs to provide proper ID to receive the cash immediately. Certain branches across the globe also offer home delivery services.

Cash App is a web-based finance mobile application designed to help businesses send money, design debit cards, and buy stocks and bitcoins. With $cashtag, users can send and receive money using multiple devices.

Transfer up to AED 100,000 within the UAE from your FAB Bank account: - Transfers of up to AED 25,000 will be processed instantly.

You can pay with your Android device and using an eligible Emirates NBD Debit and/or Credit Cards. Google Pay can be used everywhere contactless payments are accepted. How do I get Google Pay on my Device? Google Pay may be preloaded on select devices.

Pay here, pay there, pay anywhere

Payments using Google Pay is accepted at almost all stores in the UAE and across the world where contactless payments terminals having the facility to accept digital wallet payments.

Cash App does not work internationally.

How much is the Cash out fee on GCash? ›

Are there any fees to Cash Out of my GCash account to my bank account? Yes, there is a fee to Cash Out of your GCash account to your bank account. For every money transfer transaction you do from GCash to your bank account, you have to pay a fee of PHP 15.

You can cash out at any BancNet and/or MasterCard affiliated ATM or at any GCash Partner Outlet. Simply look for the logo of either Mastercard or BancNet on the ATM.

To enjoy access to all of GCash's marketplace of products and services, verify your GCash account. Do note that only Filipino nationals are accepted and that you need to use your Philippine address when you register and get verified.

About GCash

GCash is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mynt (Globe Fintech Innovations, Inc.) since 2015. GCash was recognized by The Asian Banker (TAB) in 2021 for its outstanding digital financial inclusion programs impacting more than 46 million Filipinos in the country today.

Making financial transactions through GCash is generally safe and secure. That's because the platform has many security features that include the below: Various authentication mechanisms like Mobile Personal Identification Number (MPIN), One-time Password (OTP), Facial Recognition and Fingerprint Login.

For most countries, you can send up to $10,000.00 per online transfer, and up to $10,000.00 every 30 calendar days. In the United States you can send up to $15,000.00* per online transfer to 42 different countries. *Send limits may be determined by the sender's bank account limits.

Choose how you want to receive money

Visit one of the 900+ Western Union agent locations¹ in the United Arab Emirates. Provide your sender's details, including the tracking number (MTCN). Present a government-issued Emirates ID or a Passport. Get your money once your details have been verified.

Send money to your family and friends in the United Arab Emirates for cash pickup in minutes¹ with Western Union. Choose how you pay and use our app to track your money transfer. Created with Sketch.

With an NRE account, there is no upper limit on the funds that you can transfer to India from Dubai.

What country is GCash available? ›

Pay here, pay there, pay anywhere

Payments using Google Pay is accepted at almost all stores in the UAE and across the world where contactless payments terminals having the facility to accept digital wallet payments.

Original valid ID such as UAE National ID or Passport with a valid UAE visa must be provided while performing any remittance transaction.

Yes, you are able to add funds to your GCash account via our remittance partners abroad. Simply input your own GCash number and personal details as the recipient. Cashing in overseas is for Fully Verified users. For more information on this, visit our article on our Wallet and Transaction Limits.

Only Fully Verified GCash accounts can receive international remittances. If your recipient in the Philippines has a Basic GCash account, you may want to have them upgrade to a Fully Verified account.

Any excess amount not covered by specific written BSP authorization is subject to confiscation by the Philippine Bureau of Customs. A person may carry up to the amount of USD 10,000 (or equivalent in any other foreign currency), in cash or other monetary instruments, into and out of the Philippines.

The cheapest way to send money to the Philippines is almost always to make an international bank transfer to a local bank account in the Philippines via a specialist money transfer provider, which you can pay by debit card or local bank transfer.

*WorldRemit is on average 5% cheaper against Ria, Moneygram and Xoom (when sending USD200). Comparison based on the average global aggregate cost to send using data sourced from the World Bank for Q2 2022.