How to Send Money from Remitly to GCash

Sending money from abroad can be costly due to conversion and transaction fees or at least eat up some remittances.

Remitly is a web-based remittance service that updates its currency rates daily and presents all the applicable fees before sending money.

If you want to know how to send money from Remitly to GCash, check out all of the details in this article.

What is Remitly?

Remitly is a US-based licensed money transmitter that can perform international money transfers to more than 135 countries, including the Philippines.

It updates its conversion rates daily, and you can pay through a debit card or bank account.

The Economy speed has a slightly higher conversion rate to Philippine Peso, but the payment can take 3 to 5 days.

On the other hand, the Express speed allows the sender to remit money by using a debit or credit card instantly.

You can use Remitly to send money to a GCash user with just the first name, last name, and GCash mobile number.

How to send money from Remitly to GCash

Follow these steps to be able to send your remittance from Remitly to GCash:

Step 1: Open the Remitly app on your smartphone or browser.

Step 2: Input the amount that you want to send.

Step 3: Choose between Economy or Express.

Step 4: Pick Mobile Money as the delivery method, then GCash as the location.

Step 5: Provide the recipient’s full name and GCash mobile number.

Step 6: Input the details on how you are going to pay.

Step 7: Check all the details, then click the Send button.

Once you have sent a payment, the recipient can also track the progress of the money transfer.

How much is the Remitly fee for GCash?

The Remitly to GCash fee for the recipient will be free if the sender chooses GCash as the delivery option.

If there is any other fee for sending, it will be shouldered by the sender, and they can see it before sending any remittance.

First-time customers may be eligible for waived fees and higher currency rates.

How long does the Remitly transfer take to GCash?

Remitly transferring to GCash may be as quick as instant or as long as 3 to 5 days, depending on the payment method.

If the sender chooses a card as the mode of payment, the remittance can be sent instantly because it is an Express transaction.

Otherwise, the Economy transaction will take 3 to 5 days, but the sender must pay using their bank account.

How to track your Remitly to GCash transaction

To track your Remitly to GCash remittance, you should use the Remitly app to view the reference number and status information.

Alternatively, remittance details can also be viewed on Remitly.com or through updates from SMS and email.

If you are the recipient, kindly request the sender to share the transaction details, especially since a transaction can be canceled or put on hold by Remitly.

Other ways to send money from abroad to GCash

There are other ways to send money to GCash if you are abroad and don’t have a Remitly account.

Here are some of the alternatives:

  • Wise
  • WorldRemit
  • Moneygram International Inc
  • Xoom / PayPal
  • Western Union
  • Payoneer
  • Xpress Money
  • TransferWise

FAQs

Where can I find the Remitly reference number?

If you are the sender, you can easily see the reference number at the top portion of the transfer details page just below the recipient’s name.

If you are the remittance recipient through Remitly, you can see it in the SMS sent by Remitly, or you can request it from the sender.

What is Cash Pickup on Remitly?

Cash Pickup is one of the delivery methods in Remitly that requires a recipient to claim the money at a physical location.

An important note when choosing Cash Pickup is that the recipient must have an identification card that matches the information the sender provided.

What is Home Delivery on Remitly?

Home Delivery is one of the delivery methods in Remitly that offers the most convenience for the recipient if they prefer cash.

However, it isn’t as fast as the other Delivery Methods such as Bank Deposit, Cash Pickup, or Mobile Money.

What is the fastest way to send money on Remitly?

The fastest way to send money in Remitly is through Express speed, which requires the sender to use a debit or credit card as the payment method.

If they choose GCash, it becomes easier for the recipient to use the money online for purchases, withdraw it using the GCash Mastercard, or cash out at partner outlets.

Why is my Remitly transfer on hold?

Remitly may hold a transfer due to compliance requirements, and the sender may be required to upload some verification documents.

There might be a problem with the transfer information or identity verification, which you need to follow up with Customer Support.

Why is my Remitly transfer canceled?

Your Remitly transfer can be canceled if a transaction didn’t go through or you need to be refunded.

It may be caused by a failed payment method, unusual profile activity, or uncollected cash pickup, among other reasons.

Why is my Remitly transfer in review?

A Remitly transfer may be reviewed to check for regulation and user agreement compliance.

Remitly will contact you through SMS, email, or phone call in case you need to provide additional information.

It is possible that the system flagged a transaction for a potential case of money laundering.

How can I contact Remitly?

If you are in the United States, you can call Remitly Customer Service via (844) 604-0924.

Online support is also available where you can also find the help center.

Conclusion

Remitly makes sending remittances from abroad to GCash users easy and affordable.

Sign up for a Remitly account now and take advantage of the waived transaction fees and higher promotional currency conversion rates.

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