Send money to the Philippines from the U.S.

You can send money to the Philippines from the U.S. with Ria Money Transfer in three steps:

• Create your Ria account

• Choose how much to send and your recipient's preferred delivery method

• Complete your payment

Ria offers three ways to send:

• Online at riamoneytransfer.com

• Through the Ria mobile app (iOS and Android)

• In person at a Ria location

Your recipient in the Philippines can receive funds via cash pickup at 20,000+ locations, direct bank deposit, mobile wallet (including GCash), door-to-door home delivery, or Visa Direct to an eligible Visa debit card.

The right option depends on your recipient's needs:

• For speed and convenience: Send online or through the Ria app. Money can arrive as quickly as minutes, depending on the delivery method.

• For mobile wallet: Send to GCash, Maya, PalawanPay, coins.ph, or ShopeePay.

• For cash pickup: The Philippines has 20,000+ locations through partners including Palawan, Cebuana Lhuillier, M. Lhuillier, Petnet, and BDO.

• For bank deposit: Send directly to major banks such as BDO, BPI, and Metrobank.

Ria's fees vary based on:

• The amount you send

• The delivery method you choose

• How you pay (debit card, credit card, or bank account)

Ria offers competitive rates, and fees start as low as $0 for select online transfers. Recipients in the Philippines can receive up to about USD 8,000 equivalent in Philippine pesos (PHP) per transfer, and send limits from the U.S. vary by payment method and delivery type. To see exact pricing, use the calculator on this page. It shows the fee, exchange rate, and the total your recipient will receive before you confirm.

Yes. You can send money to the Philippines online at riamoneytransfer.com or through the Ria mobile app, available on iOS and Android. Online and app transfers let you send 24/7 from your phone, tablet, or computer.

You can pay with:

• Debit card

• Credit card

• Bank account

Your recipient can receive via mobile wallet (including GCash), cash pickup at 20,000+ locations, direct bank deposit, door-to-door home delivery, or Visa Direct to an eligible Visa debit card.

You can send money directly to a GCash mobile wallet in the Philippines with Ria. When you set up your transfer, choose the mobile wallet option and enter your recipient's GCash details. Your recipient receives the funds in their GCash account, where they can spend, transfer, or cash out the balance.

Ria also supports other mobile wallets in the Philippines, including:

• Maya

• PalawanPay

• coins.ph

• ShopeePay

Mobile wallet delivery is a flexible option for recipients who prefer digital payments.

Yes. Ria supports direct bank deposit to major banks in the Philippines, including:

• BDO

• Metrobank

• BPI

• Chinabank

• Union Bank of the Philippines

To send to a Philippine bank account, you will need your recipient's account details. Use the calculator on this page to see fees and the amount your recipient will receive before you confirm. Delivery times for bank deposits depend on the bank and when the transfer is initiated.

The Philippines has 20,000+ cash pickup locations through Ria's payout network. Top payers include:

• Palawan

• Cebuana Lhuillier

• M. Lhuillier

• Petnet

• BDO

• LBC

Your recipient can collect funds at participating locations across cities and provinces, which makes cash pickup a convenient option for recipients who prefer cash in hand.

Yes. The Philippines is one of the corridors where Ria offers door-to-door home delivery. With this option, your recipient's funds are delivered to their address rather than collected at a pickup location, which is helpful for recipients who cannot travel to a branch.

When you send, choose the home delivery option (where available) and provide your recipient's address details. Use the calculator on this page to confirm the fee and amount before you send.

Zelle, Venmo, and Cash App do not support international money transfers to the Philippines. PayPal offers international transfers through its Xoom service, but fees and exchange rates vary.

Ria Money Transfer is purpose-built for sending money to the Philippines, with:

• Competitive rates and low fees

• Mobile wallet delivery to GCash, Maya, and more

• 20,000+ cash pickup locations

• Direct bank deposit to BDO, BPI, Metrobank, and other major banks

• Door-to-door home delivery

• Visa Direct to an eligible Visa debit card

You can fund your Ria transfer with a debit card, credit card, or bank account.

Yes. The Philippines is one of the corridors where Ria offers Visa Direct, which sends money to an eligible Visa debit card. Your recipient can use the funds through their card once the transfer is complete, without visiting a pickup location or bank.

When you send, choose the Visa Direct option (where available) and enter your recipient's eligible Visa debit card details. Use the calculator on this page to confirm the fee and amount before you send.

Ria Money Transfer makes it easy to send money to the Philippines without needing a traditional bank wire. You can send online, through the Ria app, or in person at a Ria location, often at a lower cost and with more delivery options than a bank wire.

Your recipient can receive funds via:

• Mobile wallet, including GCash, Maya, and PalawanPay

• Cash pickup at 20,000+ locations

• Direct bank deposit to BDO, BPI, Metrobank, and other major banks

• Door-to-door home delivery

• Visa Direct to an eligible Visa debit card

Delivery times depend on the method you choose and when you send:

• Mobile wallet and cash pickup: Funds can be available as quickly as minutes, depending on processing.

• Visa Direct: Transfers to an eligible Visa debit card can also reach recipients quickly once processed.

• Bank deposit and home delivery: Typically take longer than mobile wallet or cash pickup, especially if compliance checks are involved.

Delivery times are estimates and may vary based on provider processing times, recipient method, and other factors. For the most up-to-date estimate, the Ria app and website display expected delivery times at checkout before you confirm.