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What is the cheapest way to send money to Philippines

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  • icebreaker1928icebreaker1928 Sydney
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    @iremit_australia sa inyo nga ako nagpadala nung isang araw hehe
  • iremit_australiairemit_australia Mandaluyong
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    @iremit_australia sa inyo nga ako nagpadala nung isang araw hehe
    talaga! kailan? para malaman ko totoong pangalan mo. Thank you sa pagtangkilik sa aming serbisyo...
  • icebreaker1928icebreaker1928 Sydney
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    @iremit_australia nagmahal po ata kayo :D
  • NadineNadine Brisbane
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    This is my take on this po ha.

    Based on today's rates: Forexworld 40.05; iRemit 39.85

    Fee: $8 forexworld; $4 iRemit.

    If magpapadala ako $2500, P500 better ang forexworld. Ang difference lang sa fees ay roughly P160 cheaper ang iRemit.

    If umabot $5000 ang padala ko, P1000 better ang forexworld. Ganun pa rin yung difference ng fees.

    I think I will go for better rates than better fees, lalo na for bigger amounts. If smaller amounts naman like $500, mas ok ang iRemit dahil mas makakatipid sa fees.

    Pero I think may days na pareho both ng rates eh. Yun ang inaabangan ko. :D


    21 Dec 2012 - 457 lodged
    7 Jan 2013 - medical finalised
    8 Jan 2013 - visa approved

  • JCsantosJCsantos Sydney
    Posts: 1,416Member, Moderator
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    edited July 2013
    This is my take on this po ha.

    Based on today's rates: Forexworld 40.05; iRemit 39.85

    Fee: $8 forexworld; $4 iRemit.

    If magpapadala ako $2500, P500 better ang forexworld. Ang difference lang sa fees ay roughly P160 cheaper ang iRemit.

    If umabot $5000 ang padala ko, P1000 better ang forexworld. Ganun pa rin yung difference ng fees.

    I think I will go for better rates than better fees, lalo na for bigger amounts. If smaller amounts naman like $500, mas ok ang iRemit dahil mas makakatipid sa fees.

    Pero I think may days na pareho both ng rates eh. Yun ang inaabangan ko. :D
    This !!... kami we opt to call 3 Remittance company for comparison .. whoever is the highest FX wins our Remittance :)

    Di na ako magbabanggit ng Company at baka makasakit ako ng loob hehehe

    Google for Everything !!!

  • icebreaker1928icebreaker1928 Sydney
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    @Nadine $7 na nga sa iremit e :(
  • nfrondanfronda Perth
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    Pra sa akin mas ok ang forexworld.. within an hour marerecv na ng recipient ang pera m..pro sa ibang remittance company, after 1-2 days pa marerecv..

    06-01-11: Arrived Australia (457 visa dependent on my dad)
    28-05-12: Lodged RSMS 857 visa (seperate from my dad already)
    28-06-12: Done Medical check
    30-10-12: Submit AFP check
    07-11-12: Went home on a bridging visa B for holiday and wedding..:)
    12-01-13: CO allocated and nomination approved
    18-01-13: CO asked documents of my husband to be included on my application as migrating dependent..Thank u LORD!
    15-02-13: Husband completed all requirements (police check, medical, english requirements and joint statement)
    15-02-13: CO issued pre-grant letter instructing hubby to apply tourist visa to enter Australia in order our 857 visa to be granted.
    27-02-13: Hubby applied Subclass 676 tourist visa.
    06-03-13: Hubby's tourist visa approved.
    16-03-13: Hubby arrived Australia.
    18-03-13: Our RSMS 857 visa granted.. (nothing to ask more)

  • NadineNadine Brisbane
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    edited July 2013
    Pra sa akin mas ok ang forexworld.. within an hour marerecv na ng recipient ang pera m..pro sa ibang remittance company, after 1-2 days pa marerecv..
    Yup, I'm usually with forexworld din. Sa cebu, around 3 hours, pero mabilis pa rin yun. Although mababa today ang rates, 39.60. :(

    21 Dec 2012 - 457 lodged
    7 Jan 2013 - medical finalised
    8 Jan 2013 - visa approved

  • nfrondanfronda Perth
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    Pra sa akin mas ok ang forexworld.. within an hour marerecv na ng recipient ang pera m..pro sa ibang remittance company, after 1-2 days pa marerecv..
    Yup, I'm usually with forexworld din. Sa cebu, around 3 hours, pero mabilis pa rin yun. Although mababa today ang rates, 39.60. :(
    Yes mababa ung rates ngaun..already how many weeks na nasa 39 lg ung rates..

    06-01-11: Arrived Australia (457 visa dependent on my dad)
    28-05-12: Lodged RSMS 857 visa (seperate from my dad already)
    28-06-12: Done Medical check
    30-10-12: Submit AFP check
    07-11-12: Went home on a bridging visa B for holiday and wedding..:)
    12-01-13: CO allocated and nomination approved
    18-01-13: CO asked documents of my husband to be included on my application as migrating dependent..Thank u LORD!
    15-02-13: Husband completed all requirements (police check, medical, english requirements and joint statement)
    15-02-13: CO issued pre-grant letter instructing hubby to apply tourist visa to enter Australia in order our 857 visa to be granted.
    27-02-13: Hubby applied Subclass 676 tourist visa.
    06-03-13: Hubby's tourist visa approved.
    16-03-13: Hubby arrived Australia.
    18-03-13: Our RSMS 857 visa granted.. (nothing to ask more)

  • KhorupsKhorups Sydney
    Posts: 106Member
    Joined: Jul 25, 2011
    Guys, tinatanggap ba ng foreworld kahit inde certified true copy yung ID mo? ang hassle kasi kung magpapa CTC/notaryo pa extra fee pa yun.

    Software Engineer - 261313

    21 April 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8 R: 8 W: 9 S: 8 OBS:8.0); 14 Sep 2012 - Skill Assessment from ACS; 14 Nov 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts; 15 Nov 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa; 11 Jan 2013 - Lodged application; 11 Jan 2013 - Application Acknowledged; 08 Feb2013 - SATA medical exam; 14 Mar 2013 - Visa Grant.; 18 Aug 2013 - IED; 12 Jun 2013 - Flight to Brisbane; 08 Jul 2013 – Started job. Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam.

  • JCsantosJCsantos Sydney
    Posts: 1,416Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jan 11, 2011
    Guys, tinatanggap ba ng foreworld kahit inde certified true copy yung ID mo? ang hassle kasi kung magpapa CTC/notaryo pa extra fee pa yun.
    Dito sa AU libre ang pa certify true copy :) ..Im assuming you are sending From AU-PH

    Google for Everything !!!

  • nfrondanfronda Perth
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    Joined: Mar 19, 2013
    @Khorups..kailangan tlga ipa ctc m ung id m.. madali lg nman mgpa ctc d2 sa AU.. punta ka lg sa mga pharmacy libre dun or sa police station.. pag marami ang ipapa ctc m humihingi cla ng konting donation.

    06-01-11: Arrived Australia (457 visa dependent on my dad)
    28-05-12: Lodged RSMS 857 visa (seperate from my dad already)
    28-06-12: Done Medical check
    30-10-12: Submit AFP check
    07-11-12: Went home on a bridging visa B for holiday and wedding..:)
    12-01-13: CO allocated and nomination approved
    18-01-13: CO asked documents of my husband to be included on my application as migrating dependent..Thank u LORD!
    15-02-13: Husband completed all requirements (police check, medical, english requirements and joint statement)
    15-02-13: CO issued pre-grant letter instructing hubby to apply tourist visa to enter Australia in order our 857 visa to be granted.
    27-02-13: Hubby applied Subclass 676 tourist visa.
    06-03-13: Hubby's tourist visa approved.
    16-03-13: Hubby arrived Australia.
    18-03-13: Our RSMS 857 visa granted.. (nothing to ask more)

  • NadineNadine Brisbane
    Posts: 481Member
    Joined: Dec 15, 2012
    edited July 2013
    Guys, tinatanggap ba ng foreworld kahit inde certified true copy yung ID mo? ang hassle kasi kung magpapa CTC/notaryo pa extra fee pa yun.
    Brisbane ka ano po? Sa adelaide st., sa brisbane city, may police station dun. Ang police officer nag certify dun isang pregnant lady. Wala po bayad. Dun ako nagpa certify ng medicare ko.

    Pero in case di mo mahanap, any medical practitioner, police officer, nurse, permanent employee of post office, ay pwede mag certify, wala bayad.

    :)

    21 Dec 2012 - 457 lodged
    7 Jan 2013 - medical finalised
    8 Jan 2013 - visa approved

  • icebreaker1928icebreaker1928 Sydney
    Posts: 1,455Member
    Joined: Apr 26, 2011
    iremit... hindi ko matawagan number nyo... disconnected na daw...
    ito tinawagan ko... 02 8005 1979
  • icebreaker1928icebreaker1928 Sydney
    Posts: 1,455Member
    Joined: Apr 26, 2011
    ok na po, nakatawag nako :)
  • nalookanalooka Brisbane
    Posts: 130Member
    Joined: Dec 17, 2012
    Buti may ganitong thread! Ito pinagiisipan ko kung san ok eh! The best talaga pinoyau! :)

    Jan 2012 - ACS
    Feb 2012 - IELTS
    ...nagpakabusy sa work and ipon pambayad ng visa
    28 Jan 2013 - Submitted EOI
    4 Feb 2013 - Received Invitation (189)
    21 Feb 2013 - Lodged Visa application
    6 Apr 2013 - CO Requested Medical, PCC, tax/bank statement (Team 34)
    10 Apr 2013 - Medical at St. Luke's
    12 Apr 2013 - Bank statement
    15 Apr 2013 - NBI
    18 Apr 2013 - Emailed CO that requested docs were all uploaded
    19 Apr 2013 - Visa 1890Grant!!!!
    26 Oct 2013 - Arrived in AU
    19 Nov 2017 - Submitted Citizenship application
    26 Sep 2018 - Citizenship interview & exam. application = Finalised
    14 Nov 2018 - Citizenship Ceremony

  • peach17peach17 Los Angeles
    Posts: 1,684Member
    Joined: Jan 13, 2013
    @nalooka, sa forexworld ka din ba papadala? parang ito ata ang recommended ng forumers tama ba?

    9 January 2013 Received Favorable Response from EA
    18 January 2013 Lodged EOI Application via SkillSelect
    21 January 2013 Received Invitation to Apply for Visa Subclass 189
    26 January 2013 Lodged Visa Application
    18 March 2013 CO Allocated, Team 34 Brisbane
    14 May 2013 Submitted Form 815
    23 May 2013 Submitted updated Form 815 with new passport details
    03 June 2013 VISA Grant! Thank you Jesus :)

  • staycoolstaycool Sydney
    Posts: 758Member
    Joined: Apr 08, 2013
    @peach17 sis, may plano ka na agad magremit??...hehe...remit ka naman sa akin sis oh...hehe
    • via MARA Agent
      CPA Australia 040912 : NSW SS 030812 : EOI first lodged 081312 : 1st Invitation 083112 : Updated EOI 110812 : 2nd Invitation 032713 : Lodged App 040213 : CO 042213 : medicals: 050213...visa granted (thank YOU LORD!) 060513 ... IED to NSW 03XX14 ??
  • iremit_australiairemit_australia Mandaluyong
    Posts: 38Member
    Joined: Jul 01, 2013
    for options to choose the remittance company in sending money to the Philippines you can check www.sendmoneyasia.com for comparison. :)
  • nalookanalooka Brisbane
    Posts: 130Member
    Joined: Dec 17, 2012
    @peach17 yes sis, parang ok ata dun. Pero icheck ko din sabi ni @iremit_australia

    Jan 2012 - ACS
    Feb 2012 - IELTS
    ...nagpakabusy sa work and ipon pambayad ng visa
    28 Jan 2013 - Submitted EOI
    4 Feb 2013 - Received Invitation (189)
    21 Feb 2013 - Lodged Visa application
    6 Apr 2013 - CO Requested Medical, PCC, tax/bank statement (Team 34)
    10 Apr 2013 - Medical at St. Luke's
    12 Apr 2013 - Bank statement
    15 Apr 2013 - NBI
    18 Apr 2013 - Emailed CO that requested docs were all uploaded
    19 Apr 2013 - Visa 1890Grant!!!!
    26 Oct 2013 - Arrived in AU
    19 Nov 2017 - Submitted Citizenship application
    26 Sep 2018 - Citizenship interview & exam. application = Finalised
    14 Nov 2018 - Citizenship Ceremony

  • iremit_australiairemit_australia Mandaluyong
    Posts: 38Member
    Joined: Jul 01, 2013
    @nalooka pwede ka padala ng remittance to the Philippines through iremit.com.au. affordable service fee and personalize customer service.
  • peach17peach17 Los Angeles
    Posts: 1,684Member
    Joined: Jan 13, 2013
    @peach17 sis, may plano ka na agad magremit??...hehe...remit ka naman sa akin sis oh...hehe
    hahahaha.... cge remitan kita sis abby @staycool :)

    9 January 2013 Received Favorable Response from EA
    18 January 2013 Lodged EOI Application via SkillSelect
    21 January 2013 Received Invitation to Apply for Visa Subclass 189
    26 January 2013 Lodged Visa Application
    18 March 2013 CO Allocated, Team 34 Brisbane
    14 May 2013 Submitted Form 815
    23 May 2013 Submitted updated Form 815 with new passport details
    03 June 2013 VISA Grant! Thank you Jesus :)

  • brobertbrobert Woolloongabba
    Posts: 7Member
    Joined: Mar 19, 2013
    Hello Kabayan,

    Pinoy First Money remittance just recently had our new vendor. Mas mataas na exchange rates, faster service and a lot safer. We have our Octoberfest promo. Try our service for 50%, share it and get $5 referral fee and every time na magremit kayo through us, instant P5 goes to our Kababayan in Mindanao. Nakapag remit na kayo, nakatulong pa sa ating mga Kababayan ngayong nalalapit na Pasko.

    Like us in FB if you share our cause and our heart in serving our fellow Filipinos in the Philippines https://www.facebook.com/PinoyFirstAustralia

    Salamat!
  • brobertbrobert Woolloongabba
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    Joined: Mar 19, 2013
    @Nadine Hello Nadine, you can also check our rates for your comparison in the future

    https://www.facebook.com/PinoyFirstAustralia
  • brobertbrobert Woolloongabba
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    Joined: Mar 19, 2013
    @icebreaker1928 You can try our service, a lot lot better than your previous vendor. :)

    https://www.facebook.com/PinoyFirstAustralia
  • brobertbrobert Woolloongabba
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    Joined: Mar 19, 2013
    edited October 2013
    @nalooka And you can always check our rates for comparison. Kapag nakahanap ka ng higher sa rates namen, you can always email us. We want to get the best and highest exchange rate possible. Service fee is $6 only. We can do bank to bank, cash pickup, door to door. anywhere in the phils. same day delivery.

    Like us on FB to get our daily very competitive rate https://www.facebook.com/PinoyFirstAustralia
  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
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    Joined: Feb 23, 2012
    @brobert - hi. is the $6-rate applicable also for remittance to provincial banks (example: BPI Bulacan)?

    Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
    Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted | Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
    May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application | June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
    June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized | Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
    Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
    Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
    July 28, 2013 - Final move to Perth
    Sep 9, 2013 - Started work with the same company i worked for in UAE/USA
    Oct 28, 2013 - Moved to another company.. ;)

  • iremit_australiairemit_australia Mandaluyong
    Posts: 38Member
    Joined: Jul 01, 2013
    @lock_code2004 sa I-Remit to the Philippines $7.00 per send kahit saan sa Philippines at no extra cost, no hidden charges. Check their website at www.iremit.com.au or you can visit their facebook page at www.facebook.com/iRemitAustralia.
  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
    Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
    Joined: Feb 23, 2012
    @lock_code2004 sa I-Remit to the Philippines $7.00 per send kahit saan sa Philippines at no extra cost, no hidden charges. Check their website at www.iremit.com.au or you can visit their facebook page at www.facebook.com/iRemitAustralia.
    is this true? last time nag remit kmi sa morley branch nyo iba ang rate pag regional branch na bank... please confirm..

    Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
    Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted | Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
    May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application | June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
    June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized | Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
    Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
    Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
    July 28, 2013 - Final move to Perth
    Sep 9, 2013 - Started work with the same company i worked for in UAE/USA
    Oct 28, 2013 - Moved to another company.. ;)

  • brobertbrobert Woolloongabba
    Posts: 7Member
    Joined: Mar 19, 2013
    @lock_code2004 Provincial rate is $7. You can check on this page of this forum so you will see the different exchange rates of different remittance companies.

    http://pinoyau.info/plugin/page/forex

    You will see that sometimes, mura ang service fee but the exchange rate, sobrang baba. We at Pinoy First, both exchange rate and service fee is very competitive.
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