For many Filipinos, sending money is more than just a transaction; it’s a powerful lifeline. It supports loved ones, fulfills crucial responsibilities, and keeps family connections strong across borders. Whether for tuition, medical bills, business needs, or daily living costs, the need for a dependable way to send money from the Philippines internationally continues to grow.
The Challenge of Sending Money Abroad
While receiving money from abroad is a common practice, sending funds overseas from the Philippines has long been a challenge. For instance, high fees, complex requirements, and limited access often stand in the way. This affects everyone, from a small business owner paying an overseas supplier to a family helping a relative abroad cover urgent expenses. Consequently, many have struggled with these everyday hurdles.
Recognizing this, the Palawan Group of Companies (PGC) is introducing a game-changing solution. The trusted name behind the fast-growing e-wallet PalawanPay and the multi-awarded Palawan Express Pera Padala (PEPP) is officially launching Pera Padala Abroad.
A New Solution: Pera Padala Abroad by PalawanPay
This new service marks a significant milestone. In fact, PalawanPay is now one of the first e-wallets in the Philippines to offer outbound international remittance. This allows users to send money from the Philippines to other countries anytime, anywhere, straight from their phones. Ultimately, this means no long lines and no complicated forms. Instead, users can support loved ones with just a few taps, wherever they may be in the world.
How to Send Money Overseas with PalawanPay
Pera Padala Abroad makes sending money internationally as easy as sending it locally. Users have two convenient options:
- Via the PalawanPay App: First, users can send funds overseas directly from their mobile phones. All you need is a verified PalawanPay account, and you’re ready to send.
- Via PEPP Branches: For those who prefer face-to-face transactions, however, the options are just as accessible. They can use the service at over 3,500 authorized Palawan Express Pera Padala branches nationwide. This ensures convenience whether you’re in the city or a province.
True to Palawan’s brand promise, the service is “mura, mabilis, at walang kuskos balungos” (affordable, fast, and hassle-free). Indeed, this is the same quality of service PGC has proudly delivered for 40 years.
Global Reach with Affordable Rates
Whether you’re sending to a bank account, an e-wallet, or opting for cash pick-up, Pera Padala Abroad has you covered.
Competitive Rates and Real-Time Processing
Service rates start at just ₱300. Furthermore, with competitive exchange rates, your recipient gets more value from every transaction. You can send funds in pesos, which can then be converted into the local currency of the destination country. Alternatively, you can keep them in the recipient’s preferred currency, offering great flexibility.
PalawanPay processes transactions in real time. Therefore, as soon as you receive your reference number, the funds are sent instantly. This gives both the sender and the recipient valuable peace of mind. The global remittance company Ria Money Transfer powers this seamless international service. Impressively, Ria serves over 190 countries and has more than 500,000 pick-up locations worldwide.
A Word from the Leadership
The launch reflects Palawan Group’s deep commitment to financial inclusion. This is a key advocacy also championed by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), which supervises PGC.
Driving Innovation for Filipinos
“At PGC, we’re continuously innovating to meet the real needs of our fellow Filipinos,” said Karlo M. Castro, President and CEO of PGC. “With the launch of Pera Padala Abroad, we’re proud to be one of the first e-wallets in the country to offer outbound remittance. This is a step forward in making financial services more inclusive. Kahit saang panig ng mundo na may Pinoy, maaari nang makatanggap ng Pera Padala mula sa Pinas (No matter where in the world Filipinos are, they can now easily receive money sent from the Philippines).”
A Proudly Filipino Service for the World
Third Librea, CEO of PalawanPay, echoes this sentiment. He remarked: “PalawanPay is proudly gawang Pilipino, para sa Pilipino (Made by Filipinos, for Filipinos). Now, we can further say, para sa Pilipino sa iba’t ibang panig ng mundo (For Filipinos in all corners of the world). This is consistent with the Palawan Group’s thrust of championing financial inclusion.”
With the launch of Pera Padala Abroad, it’s clear that you can now send money from the Philippines just as easily as sending it across town. You can download the PalawanPay app today, or visit your nearest PEPP branch to start sending abroad.
For more information about Pera Padala Abroad, check your PalawanPay app or visit the PalawanPay app website.
