Send money to the Philippines

Yes, you can send money from Australia to the Philippines online 24/7 using internet banking (pay with POLi). You can also pay with your Visa^® or MasterCard^® credit³, debit or prepaid card. Receivers can have the money deposited into their bank accounts or pick up the cash within minutes¹ at any Western Union agent location across the Philippines.

To send money to the Philippines from Australia online, you’ll need:

• Your receiver’s full name (as it appears on their ID) and address.
• Your internet banking details or a Visa^®or MasterCard^® credit³, debit or prepaid card issued by an Australian bank.
• To be over 18.

When you first register online with Western Union, we’ll need certain information so we can confirm your identity and create an online profile for you. You’ll need an Australian driver’s license or passport. In some cases, you may also be required to phone our call center if we need additional information.

The maximum daily limit is 19,000 AUD when you make a money transfer to the Philippines from Australia with POLi. However, your specific daily transfer limit will vary based on the service you choose and your transfer history. Register and visit your profile to see your individual limit.

When sending money to the Philippines by bank transfer, your funds should arrive within one banking day. They can even be transferred in real time⁵ with certain banks. Your money can arrive in minutes¹ when sending for cash pickup at an agent location in the Philippines.

You’ll need your receiver’s name, bank name, account number and a purpose of transfer when sending money to a Philippines bank account. You’ll be asked for receiver information such as their name, country and address when sending money for cash pickup at an agent location.

You can send a remittance to the Philippines online or with our app, 24/7 – so your receiver can access their money in minutes¹. You can even save their details and set up scheduled transfers for repeat payments.

There are more than 3,500² Western Union agent locations in Australia where you can arrange to send a remittance to the Philippines in person. Using the Western Union app, you can start the transfer on the go before completing and paying in-store.

It’s easy to send money in person to the Philippines from any of our agent locations in Australia.

• First, visit a Western Union agent location. You can find an agent location near you by using our location finder or the app.
• Next, share your details. You’ll need to provide the agent with your full name and a valid government-issued ID.
• Then you’ll need to share your receiver’s details. You’ll need their first name, surname, the destination country (Philippines), and the exact amount you wish to send. Choose the payout method: cash, direct to bank, or mobile wallet.

Finally, pay and send. You’ll receive a confirmation email with a tracking number (MTCN). You can use this to track your transfer. Make sure you only share it with your receiver.