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Best way to send 🇺🇸 USD to 🇵🇭 PHP — compare rates & fees

Compare the real cost of sending US Dollar to Philippine Peso, shown for about $1,000.00 (roughly USD 1,000). Real provider quotes are ranked by the amount your recipient receives after every fee and margin; providers without a live quote are listed separately as estimates. Mid-market rate as of 2026-10-27: 1 USD = 63.9602 PHP.

🏆 Best live quote: PayPal / Xoom — recipient receives ₱64,097.44 PHP on $1,000.00 USD (-0.21% total cost). Against the most expensive live quote (PayPal) that is roughly ₱3,396.14 more in your recipient's pocket. Quotes collected 2026-10-27 16:34 UTC.
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Live provider quotes

ProviderRate after marginFlat fee (USD)Transfer feeFX marginTotal costRecipient getsData type
PayPal / XoomBest live quote 64.0974 — — −0.21% ₱-137.26 (-0.21%) ₱64,097.44 PHP ● Live quote · 2026-10-27 Send with Xoom →
InstaReM 63.2879 — — 1.05% ₱672.27 (1.05%) ₱63,287.90 PHP ● Live quote · 2026-10-27 Send with InstaReM →
Remitly 63.2745 — — 1.07% ₱685.72 (1.07%) ₱63,274.45 PHP ● Live quote · 2026-10-27 Send with Remitly →
Wise (TransferWise) 63.9156 — 1.19% 0.07% ₱802.61 (1.25%) ₱63,157.56 PHP ● Live quote · 2026-10-27
Western Union 62.4064 $1.99 — 2.43% ₱1,678.01 (2.62%) ₱62,282.17 PHP ● Live quote · 2026-10-27
OFX 61.4398 $5.00 — 3.94% ₱2,827.59 (4.42%) ₱61,132.58 PHP ● Live quote · 2026-10-27
PayPal 61.0057 $4.99 — 4.62% ₱3,258.88 (5.10%) ₱60,701.29 PHP ● Live quote · 2026-10-27

● Live quote = a real price collected 2026-10-27 16:34 UTC for about $1,000.00, via Wise's quote API (Wise) and Wise's public price-comparison data (other providers and banks). That feed is collected by Wise, which also competes with several of these providers; it reflects standard delivery and excludes first-transfer promotions, so your own quote may differ. Recipient gets = (amount − flat fee) × (1 − transfer fee) × rate after margin, where rate after margin = mid-market rate × (1 − FX margin). Total cost = what $1,000.00 is worth at the mid-market rate minus what the recipient gets. FX margin is measured against the mid-market rate shown above, so small negative values just mean a provider's rate was marginally better than our reference.

Estimates — no live quote available

These providers had no fresh quote for this route. The figures use typical published fees and margins, are not quotes, and are deliberately not ranked against the live quotes above.

ProviderRate after marginFlat fee (USD)Transfer feeFX marginTotal costRecipient getsData type
XE Money Transfer 63.6404 — — 0.50% ₱319.80 (0.50%) ₱63,640.37 PHP Typical fee (estimate)
Paysend 63.6404 $2.00 — 0.50% ₱447.08 (0.70%) ₱63,513.09 PHP Typical fee (estimate)
MoneyGram 63.2886 $2.25 — 1.05% ₱813.98 (1.27%) ₱63,146.19 PHP Typical fee (estimate)
WorldRemit 63.1287 $1.99 — 1.30% ₱957.11 (1.50%) ₱63,003.07 PHP Typical fee (estimate)
Ria Money Transfer 62.681 $2.99 — 2.00% ₱1,466.62 (2.29%) ₱62,493.55 PHP Typical fee (estimate)

Typical fee (estimate) = typical published fees and margins, not a quote for this transfer. Recipient gets = (amount − flat fee) × (1 − transfer fee) × rate after margin, where rate after margin = mid-market rate × (1 − FX margin). Total cost = what $1,000.00 is worth at the mid-market rate minus what the recipient gets. FX margin is measured against the mid-market rate shown above, so small negative values just mean a provider's rate was marginally better than our reference.

Not listed for senders in the United States: TransferGo (not available from the United States); Revolut, Skrill (we have not been able to confirm they serve the United States; they are added once confirmed).

Indicative only — verify before sending. Open the live comparator →

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How to get the best USD to PHP exchange rate

Transfers from the United States to the Philippines are most commonly sent for supporting family and OFW remittances. On a $1,000.00 transfer, the choice of provider can make a difference of ₱3,396.14 — money that disappears into fees and FX margin when you pick the wrong service.

The advertised exchange rate is rarely what you get. Most banks and transfer services quote a rate that includes a hidden FX margin of 0.5–4% above the mid-market USD/PHP rate. That margin is often the largest single cost on a transfer, which is why FX Skipper deducts it before ranking and shows you what actually arrives in the Philippines.

Tips for sending USD to PHP

  • Compare net received, not the headline rate. A "no fee" provider can still be expensive if its FX margin is wide.
  • Match the delivery method. Bank deposit is usually cheaper than cash pickup; mobile wallets can be instant in many receiving countries.
  • Larger amounts can unlock better rates. Some providers, such as OFX, tighten their margin on larger transfers (typically above $10,000).
  • Watch the timing. The mid-market USD/PHP rate moves daily — confirm today's ranking in the live comparator before you send.

Frequently asked questions

What is the cheapest way to send USD to PHP?

Based on real provider quotes collected 2026-10-27 16:34 UTC for about $1,000.00, PayPal / Xoom gave the best result: your recipient receives about ₱64,097.44 (-0.21% total cost). 7 providers had a live quote for this route. Quotes change daily — confirm with the provider before sending.

How much does it cost to send $1,000.00 to the Philippines?

Among the live quotes, total cost ranges from about ₱-137.26 to ₱3,258.88 — a difference of roughly ₱3,396.14 on a single transfer.

What is the mid-market USD/PHP rate today?

The mid-market rate is approximately 1 USD = 63.9602 PHP as of 2026-10-27. Providers add an FX margin on top — the table shows each provider's effective rate after that margin is deducted.

How long does a USD to PHP transfer take?

Transfer times vary by provider, delivery method and corridor — from minutes for some bank transfers and cash pickups to one to three business days. We do not publish delivery times for this route because we have not verified them; check the speed estimate in the provider's own quote before you send.

Is it safe to transfer USD to PHP online?

It is safer when you use a licensed and regulated provider. FX Skipper compares prices but does not vet or endorse providers, so always confirm the provider holds a valid licence in the United States and that the receiving method suits your recipient in the Philippines.

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