Whether it’s late at night in California or noon in Manila, Overseas Filipinos and their families all need the same thing: a reliable and secure way to send and receive money. For Filipinos working abroad, sending money home is more than just a transfer. It pays for school fees, groceries, and household bills. But when they are far away, who can they trust to help?
Remitly, one of the top remittance companies in the United States, understands how important it is to be available to customers anytime, anywhere. That’s why they consider BDO Unibank, Inc. (BDO) one of their strongest partners in the Philippines. With BDO’s 24/7 customer service and reliable banking, Filipinos who send money through Remitly to BDO accounts know their needs come first.
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Fast and Easy Transfers
Sending money to BDO accounts using Remitly is simple. Transfers happen instantly, so families back home can receive the money right away.
A Partnership Based on Trust
Remitly began in 2011 as a digital-first money transfer service. The Philippines was its first market, and BDO was one of its very first partners. At the time, most people still used physical money transfer offices, and it was very important that money sent from abroad was received quickly and safely.
Because of BDO, Filipinos overseas and their families can get help from BDO’s 24/7 hotline, visit any of BDO’s branches or international offices, or withdraw money from BDO’s large network of ATMs across the country.
As Remitly grew over the years, its partnership with BDO became a key part of its success. Today, Remitly now serves more than 170 countries and over 5,100 money transfer routes around the world.
Trusted by Filipinos Around the World
“BDO is the best and largest bank in the Philippines. Their service is excellent and they know the industry inside out. Overseas Filipinos trust BDO to ensure the money they send home is going to be safe,” said Gene Nigro, Remitly Lead of Business Development in the Philippines, Vietnam, and Latin America.
For Genie T. Gloria, BDO Senior Vice President and Head of Remittance, the partnership is not just about technology. It’s also about caring for the needs of Filipinos working abroad and their families. “BDO and Remitly deliver exceptional service that truly cares for our Kabayans.”
Options That Fit Every Budget
In addition to strong customer service and safe transfers, Remitly also gives senders more options. Filipinos can choose between Express or Economy services, depending on how fast they want the money to arrive and how much they want to spend.
Remitly also offers competitive exchange rates and low transaction fees, helping Filipinos abroad send more of their money home.
“Both BDO and Remitly show empathy for our customers. There is that connection and it’s extremely important,” noted Nigro.
To learn more about Remitly and BDO’s services, visit https://www.remitly.com/gb/en/philippines/bdo.
