What is your Trusted Remittance Center?

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• peia Sydney
  Posts: 2Member
  Joined: Feb 20, 2016

  July 2016

  Is it really just 9.90 for transferwise? I think they're charging a percentage of the amount being remitted and not a fixed amount.
• Admin Singapore
  Posts: 1,770Administrator
  Joined: Dec 29, 2010

  July 2016

  Thanks peia for the input i will validate with transferwise

  2010-06 : Lurker at philippines.com.au (previously the #1 Pinoy Australian Forum)
  2010-06 : Started researching on Visa 175 - Target 120pts
  2011-08 : Started prev employer document gathering for ACS skill assessment (0/4)
  2010-12 : Philippines.com.au went offline and created www.pinoyau.info
  2011-03 : 1st child born - AU dream halted
  2014-03 : ACS document - 1/5 emp ref completed
  2015-01: Promoted at work - AU dream halted
  2015-11: ACS document - 1/6 emp ref completed
  2016-09: 2nd child born - AU dream halted
  2018-09: ACS document - 6/8 emp ref completed
  2018-09: Revised all employment references and affidavit from scratch
  2019-03: Completed Revised 8/8 emp ref
  2019-03: PTE Exam - L59,R75,S62,W64 (no preparation)
  2019-07: Favorable Skills Assessment result for Software Eng
  2019-11: PTE Exam - L70,R68,S79,W68 (competent only)
  2020-02: PTE Exam - L79,R79,S86,W76 (grr lack 3pts on Writing)
  2020-03: PTE Exam - L85,R75,S87,W86 (Mar 4 - grr nag increase L, S and W but bumaba 4pts si R!!!!!)
  2020-03 PTE Exam - L81 R79 S90 W81 (Mar 9 - Salamat Lord!!!!)
• nalooka Brisbane
  Posts: 130Member
  Joined: Dec 17, 2012

  August 2016

  @Admin Yung date today na po yung nakukuha for Forexworld, hindi na yung rate.

  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
• Admin Singapore
  Posts: 1,770Administrator
  Joined: Dec 29, 2010

  October 2016

  Thanks for letting me know. i will fix it.

  2010-06 : Lurker at philippines.com.au (previously the #1 Pinoy Australian Forum)
  2010-06 : Started researching on Visa 175 - Target 120pts
  2011-08 : Started prev employer document gathering for ACS skill assessment (0/4)
  2010-12 : Philippines.com.au went offline and created www.pinoyau.info
  2011-03 : 1st child born - AU dream halted
  2014-03 : ACS document - 1/5 emp ref completed
  2015-01: Promoted at work - AU dream halted
  2015-11: ACS document - 1/6 emp ref completed
  2016-09: 2nd child born - AU dream halted
  2018-09: ACS document - 6/8 emp ref completed
  2018-09: Revised all employment references and affidavit from scratch
  2019-03: Completed Revised 8/8 emp ref
  2019-03: PTE Exam - L59,R75,S62,W64 (no preparation)
  2019-07: Favorable Skills Assessment result for Software Eng
  2019-11: PTE Exam - L70,R68,S79,W68 (competent only)
  2020-02: PTE Exam - L79,R79,S86,W76 (grr lack 3pts on Writing)
  2020-03: PTE Exam - L85,R75,S87,W86 (Mar 4 - grr nag increase L, S and W but bumaba 4pts si R!!!!!)
  2020-03 PTE Exam - L81 R79 S90 W81 (Mar 9 - Salamat Lord!!!!)
• Shirlie Indianapolis
  Posts: 268Member
  Joined: Nov 19, 2013

  October 2016

  Iremit po
• agentKams Toowoomba
  Posts: 861Member
  Joined: Apr 25, 2014

  October 2016

  Iremit too.

  Timeline: Student Visa Subclass 573 (Masters)
  06 July 2015: Visa Grant
  April 2018: Uni Graduation

  Timeline: Permanent Visa (189) Accountant 221111
  18 April 2018: ITA received - Visa 189
  04 May 2018 : Lodged Visa Application - Visa 189
  29 Aug 2018 - First CO Contact - PCC Qatar (partner)
  9 Jan 2019 - 2nd CO Contact - penal waiver
  18 Jan 2019 - Updated immiaccount with penal waiver
  29 Jan 2019 - Forwarded PCC to gsm.allocated email
  8 Feb 2019 - Visa Grant - Finally!!

  Timeline: Citizenship
  July 2020: Application lodgment
  May 2021: Citizenship Exam
  Feb 2022: Oi! Oi! Oi! Aussie na din sa wakas!
• ysabelle Sydney
  Posts: 139Member
  Joined: Oct 01, 2016

  October 2016

  okay po ba ang iremit?
• femme_wolf Posts: 13Member
  Joined: Oct 09, 2014

  December 2016

  Transferwise fee of $9.90 is for $1000 remittance. It is lower for lower amount: $4.95 for $500; $4.00 for less than $408. You can download the app on your phone too. https://transferwise.com/w/9a7824
• qbelcina123 Singapore
  Posts: 4Member
  Joined: May 28, 2016

  February 2017 edited February 2017

  may pag-ibig home loan ako binabayaran sa pinas, paano binabayaran ang monthly amortization dito sa Sydney? pls share your experience. thanks
• Admin Singapore
  Posts: 1,770Administrator
  Joined: Dec 29, 2010

  February 2017

  wrong category ka @qbelcina123 please create a new discussion with the appropriate category.

  2010-06 : Lurker at philippines.com.au (previously the #1 Pinoy Australian Forum)
  2010-06 : Started researching on Visa 175 - Target 120pts
  2011-08 : Started prev employer document gathering for ACS skill assessment (0/4)
  2010-12 : Philippines.com.au went offline and created www.pinoyau.info
  2011-03 : 1st child born - AU dream halted
  2014-03 : ACS document - 1/5 emp ref completed
  2015-01: Promoted at work - AU dream halted
  2015-11: ACS document - 1/6 emp ref completed
  2016-09: 2nd child born - AU dream halted
  2018-09: ACS document - 6/8 emp ref completed
  2018-09: Revised all employment references and affidavit from scratch
  2019-03: Completed Revised 8/8 emp ref
  2019-03: PTE Exam - L59,R75,S62,W64 (no preparation)
  2019-07: Favorable Skills Assessment result for Software Eng
  2019-11: PTE Exam - L70,R68,S79,W68 (competent only)
  2020-02: PTE Exam - L79,R79,S86,W76 (grr lack 3pts on Writing)
  2020-03: PTE Exam - L85,R75,S87,W86 (Mar 4 - grr nag increase L, S and W but bumaba 4pts si R!!!!!)
  2020-03 PTE Exam - L81 R79 S90 W81 (Mar 9 - Salamat Lord!!!!)
• peia Sydney
  Posts: 2Member
  Joined: Feb 20, 2016

  February 2017

  OrbitRemit charges AUD 4 only
• se29m Perth
  Posts: 2,144Member, Moderator
  Joined: Sep 14, 2015

  March 2017

  I use transferwise dahil sa exchange rates..

  233211 Civil Engineer
  30/09/15 - VETASSESS Lodged - 133112 Project Builder
  09/10/15 - IELTS Results: L-7.5, R-7.0, W-6.0, S-7.5 OBS-7.0
  19/10/15 - PTE A Results: L-82, R-74, S-90, W-76 OAS-79
  26/11/15 - Obtained NBI Clearance
  09/12/15 - VETASSESS Results - NEGATIVE!!!
  12/01/16 - Submitted CDR to Engineers Australia
  22/01/16 - EA Positive Results - Bachelor's Degree with 4 years 8 months skilled employment
  22/01/16 - Lodged EOI 189 (60pts)
  03/02/16 - Received 189 ITA
  11/02/16 - Health Clearance Provided - No Action Required
  18/02/16 - Obtained SG CoC
  26/02/16 - Lodged 189 Visa
  15/03/16 - Direct Grant - IED 11/02/2017
  25/05/16 - Big Move Perth!
  16/06/16 - Started Casual Work
  11/07/16 - Permanent Full-time Work

  Now for the Citizenship Journey

  26/08/2019 - Applied and acknowledgement letter received
  27/09/2019 - Test Email Invite for 19/12/2019
  01/10/2019 - Actual Test/Interview Date
  01/10/2019 - Approval Date (received the approval letter from the post 11/10/2019)
  05/02/2020 - Ceremony Date (received the email 10/01/2020)
• tangentph Sydney, Australia
  Posts: 107Member
  Joined: May 01, 2016

  May 2017

  which one i can trasfer online (aus bank to phil bank) and has a good rate?

  ***** Student Visa 573 (SVP) *****

  Jan. 10, 2016 - IELTS Dubai Booking
  Jan. 11, 2016 - Set Appointment to IDP-Dubai (Got Discouraged)
  Jan. 23, 2016 - IELTS Test
  Feb. 06, 2016 - IELTS Results (OBS 7.5)
  Feb. 11, 2016 - IDP-Manila Counseling via Skype

  Feb. 12, 2016 - Sent via DHL Original Docs. for Univ. Application
  Feb. 12, 2016 - Sent Univ. Application (UoM, RMIT, UTS) via e-mail
  Feb. 23, 2016 - Paid UTS Application Fee AUD50 (RMIT waived) via Online Portal
  Feb. 24, 2016 - Received Application Confirmation from UoM, RMIT and UTS
  Feb. 24, 2016 - Paid UoM Application Fee AUD100

  Mar. 23, 2016 - Received Offer Letter from UTS
  Apr. 04, 2016 - Accepted UTS Offer
  Apr. 04, 2016 - Paid Tuition via peerTransfer (Take 1)
  Apr. 14, 2016 - Amount Returned Due to Wrong Currency
  Apr. 17, 2016 - Paid Tuition via peerTransfer (Take 2)
  Apr. 19, 2016 - Sent via DHL Original Docs. for Visa Application
  Apr. 20, 2016 - peerTransfer Received Payment from Bank
  Apr. 20, 2016 - peerTransfer Delivered Payment to UTS
  Apr. 26, 2016 - Received eCoE from UTS

  Apr. 27, 2016 - Visa Application Lodged by IDP
  Apr. 27, 2016 - Application Received by Aus. Embassy in Manila (Email Notification on May 3, 2016)
  May 06, 2016 - Received Offer Letter from RMIT
  May 24, 2016 - Visa Application Transferred to Australian Consulate General in Dubai
  Jun. 01, 2016 - Received Email Confirming Visa Grant (Grant Date May 29, 2016)
  Jun. 07, 2016 - Received Offer Letter from UoM

  Jul. 01, 2016 - Departure from Dubai to Phils.
  Jul. 23, 2016 - Arrival to Australia
  Jul. 25, 2016 - UTS Orientation Day
  Aug. 01, 2016 - Classes Start

  ***** Subclass Visa 189 (Civil Engineer - Planning Engineer) *****
  May 01, 2016 - Started Back Reading Here and Studying the Visa Application Process
  May 15, 2016 - Started Drafting CDR for EA Assessment
  May 23, 2016 - Submitted EA Application Online (Fast Track)
  Jun. 07, 2016 - Followed-up to EA Application Status as More than 10 Working Days Already
  Jun. 07, 2016 - Received E-mail Informing of Fast Track Fee Refund
  Jun. 07, 2016 - EA Assessment Outcome (Bachelor's Degree + All Work Experience Credited)
  Jun. 07, 2016 - Submitted EOI (70 Points)
  Jun. 07, 2016 - Received Invitation to Apply for Visa
  Jun. 17, 2016 - Received Refund from EA for Fast Track Fee
  Jul. 28, 2016 - Lodged Visa Application (189)
  Aug. 08, 2016 - Received E-mail from CO Requesting Additional Information (Saudi PCC)
  Aug. 20, 2016 - E-mail Back CO with the Additional Requirements
  Aug. 29, 2016 - Received Visa Grant!
• femme_wolf Posts: 13Member
  Joined: Oct 09, 2014

  June 2017

  @tangentph I use Transferwise. They have good rates: https://transferwise.com/w/9a7824
• sansa Melbourne
  Posts: 231Member
  Joined: Jun 27, 2016

  June 2017

  I use Orbit remit. Trusted ko na https://orbitremit.com/r/df6e0z
• mandand Melbourne
  Posts: 84Member
  Joined: Aug 27, 2012

  June 2017

  Use www.REMITWISELY.com.au. Great rates and lowest fees you can find. Bank transfer & cash pickups available.

  June 13 2012 - ACS application, July 21 20012 - IELTS exam, July 24 2012 - ACS result suitable, Aug 3 2012 - IELTS result, my EOI submitted, Aug 24 2012 - hubby ACS application, Sep 1 2012 - hubby IELTS exam, Sep 14 2012 - hubby IELTS result, Sep 24 2012 - hubby ACS result, hubby EOI submitted, Oct 1 2012 - 189 visa invitation (hubby primary), application lodged, Oct 26 - CO allocated - Adelaide GSM Team 7
  Nov 7 - Visa grant. June 13 2013 - Landed, July 18 - Job Offer . To God be the Glory!
• atchino Sydney
  Posts: 312Member
  Joined: Jan 09, 2011

  June 2017

  I use OrbitRemit.
  - lock in rate even if the deposit is coming from a different bank
  - Good rate, only rate can beat is transferwise but transferwise fees is higher and varies if the amount goes higher.
  
  - Free first transaction only $4 fee
  
  https://orbitremit.com/r/ckqp4y
  
  TRUSTED and TESTED
  
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  To all Kuripotz.. please visit my blog.
  May kasabihan tayo: Kuripot man at magaling... yayaman din....

  http://kuripotism.blogspot.com.au
• chocolatepink Singapore
  Posts: 51Member
  Joined: May 01, 2015

  June 2017

  any comment on their experience with Transferwise? how long does it take for the money to be credited to your nominated account?
  The transfer is completed and was scheduled today (June 22) but still the money has not been credited yet.
• hayrOHOiro Australia
  Posts: 209Member
  Joined: Sep 29, 2016

  June 2017

  highly reco ang transferwise, best rates. kahit lumalaki yung fees nila habang tumataas yung papadala mo, mas malaki pa din ang matatanggap mo compare sa ibang remittance company.
  
  nito lang Wed, nagpadala ako sa pinas sa BDO account ng sister in law ko, Thursday evening dumating na yung pera.
  
  mas matagal if Metrobank yung receiving bank, usually will take 3 or 4 days bago ma credit sa Metrobank account.

  "wit beyond measure is man's greatest treasure."

  Electronics Engineer

  Jul 2015: Arrived in Oz, 457visa
  Mar 2016 : Decided to apply for PR
  Dec 2016: Visa Lodged
  Feb 2017: VISA Grant
  Jul 2019 : Citizenship application
  Aug 2019: Moved to Perth
  Oct 2019: Status "Further Assessment"
  Feb 2020: Approved. No Interview nor Exam
• rainybrainy Sydney, Australia
  Posts: 64Member
  Joined: Sep 24, 2016

  July 2017

  I use OrbitRemit. 1-2 day(s) crediting if you process and pay before 12noon.
• buscato Singapore
  Posts: 98Member
  Joined: Nov 27, 2014

  July 2017

  taas ng rate sa ipay. totoo ba to? di ko mahanap website nila.

  March 18, 2016 - Submitted docs to ACS
  March 30, 2016 - ACS Assessment Suitable (Software Engineer 261313)
  March 30, 2016 - Submitted EOI ( Visa 189 - 65 points)
  May 24, 2016 - Received ITA
  June 28, 2016 - Visa application lodged
  July 1, 2016 - Submitted documents (Frontload)
  July 26, 2016 - Direct Grant
  IED - Before June 9 2017

  • Lord, ikaw na bahala sa akong mga paningkamot
  • To God be the glory! Thank you Lord!
• Admin Singapore
  Posts: 1,770Administrator
  Joined: Dec 29, 2010

  July 2017

  Sa fb lang website nila. Let me verify ung rate.

  2010-06 : Lurker at philippines.com.au (previously the #1 Pinoy Australian Forum)
  2010-06 : Started researching on Visa 175 - Target 120pts
  2011-08 : Started prev employer document gathering for ACS skill assessment (0/4)
  2010-12 : Philippines.com.au went offline and created www.pinoyau.info
  2011-03 : 1st child born - AU dream halted
  2014-03 : ACS document - 1/5 emp ref completed
  2015-01: Promoted at work - AU dream halted
  2015-11: ACS document - 1/6 emp ref completed
  2016-09: 2nd child born - AU dream halted
  2018-09: ACS document - 6/8 emp ref completed
  2018-09: Revised all employment references and affidavit from scratch
  2019-03: Completed Revised 8/8 emp ref
  2019-03: PTE Exam - L59,R75,S62,W64 (no preparation)
  2019-07: Favorable Skills Assessment result for Software Eng
  2019-11: PTE Exam - L70,R68,S79,W68 (competent only)
  2020-02: PTE Exam - L79,R79,S86,W76 (grr lack 3pts on Writing)
  2020-03: PTE Exam - L85,R75,S87,W86 (Mar 4 - grr nag increase L, S and W but bumaba 4pts si R!!!!!)
  2020-03 PTE Exam - L81 R79 S90 W81 (Mar 9 - Salamat Lord!!!!)
• frappz MANILA
  Posts: 97Member
  Joined: Jan 20, 2017

  July 2017

  ask ko lang po ok po ba magpadala ng pera sa philippines sa transferwise sa website nila?
• atchino Sydney
  Posts: 312Member
  Joined: Jan 09, 2011

  July 2017 edited July 2017

  Orbitremit
  
  -- tested
  -- one of the best rate. transferwise lang madalas na masmataas sa orbitremit kaso mataas charges ng transferwise habang lumalaki ang pinapadala mo
  -- guranteed rate kahit s aibang bank pa galing ang funds mo sa pagtrnaasfer to their bank account. Iba kasi kailangan same bank kayong remittance para same day nila ma recieved at maibigay sa inyoyung same day rate.
  -- FREE FIRST transction at $4 lang succeeding.
  
  
  I select which one meet my criteria:
  -- lock in rate
  -- low fees
  -- high exchange rate
  -- reliable (malalaman mo lng pag nasubukan mo na)
  
  so far wala akong issue with orbitremit.
  
  
  So far nasubuan ko na iremit tpos naging forex... now be
  
  
  If you use the link to join, you get FREE FIRST transaction: OrbitRemit
  
  
  

  To all Kuripotz.. please visit my blog.
  May kasabihan tayo: Kuripot man at magaling... yayaman din....

  http://kuripotism.blogspot.com.au
• obycamp Sydney
  Posts: 2Member
  Joined: Jul 18, 2013

  October 2017

  OrbitRemit - Free first transaction https://orbitremit.com/r/3hglek
• femme_wolf Posts: 13Member
  Joined: Oct 09, 2014

  October 2017

  I use Transferwise. They have good exchange rates and net amount is higher than others.
  
  Here's a referral link, for first transfer (free): https://transferwise.com/w/9a7824
• rmd2516 SA
  Posts: 1Member
  Joined: Oct 18, 2017

  October 2017

  PAG ASA is not in the list.
• deftera sydney
  Posts: 1Member
  Joined: Oct 23, 2017

  October 2017

  Wirebarley is not in the list !!. ^^ Cheap , Fast and their customer service is truely exceptional.
  You can even get $8 free remittance voucher on your first remittance.
  Try ! www.wirebalrey.com
  
• sansa Melbourne
  Posts: 231Member
  Joined: Jun 27, 2016

  November 2017

  Orbit remit for me Trusted
  https://orbitremit.com/r/df6e0z
• Lovelybella Sydney
  Posts: 1Member
  Joined: Jan 10, 2018

  January 2018

  Reliable, No Fees/Charges, Great Rate and Great Customer Service...guys try AUDSmart at www.audsmart.com they also have facebook account at https://www.facebook.com/audsmartfilipino/