Send Money from Korea to the Philippines
2026. 07. 14
Hanpass is a remittance service officially partnered with GCash, the Philippine financial app. Transfers arrive in a GCash wallet, at local partner outlets, or in a bank account within about 3 minutes on average — with no intermediary or receiving fees.
Philippines Remittance at a Glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Payout currencies | Philippine peso (PHP), USD |
| Average delivery time | About 3 minutes (varies by payout method) |
| Payout methods | Mobile wallets such as GCash/Maya, bank transfer, cash pickup |
| Transfer fee | Shown upfront in the app when you enter the amount; no intermediary or receiving fees |
| Annual limit | You can send up to USD 50,000 per year without supporting documents (combined across all financial institutions, based on the Foreign Exchange Transactions Regulations effective Jan 2026). |
What makes Hanpass different in Philippine remittances
- Official partnerDirect deposit to GCash
Through an official partnership with GCash, the financial app widely used in the Philippines, funds go straight into the recipient's wallet with nothing more than their GCash-registered mobile number.
- No bank account neededReceive without a bank account
Recipients can collect cash at local partner outlets (money changers, post offices, and more) with a valid ID and a pickup number.
- Pre-fundingNo middleman costs
Our pre-funding model bypasses intermediary banks, so the amount you send arrives in full.
Payout Methods
- Direct deposit to GCashEnter the recipient's GCash-registered mobile number → funds are deposited into their wallet instantly. The recipient simply checks the app — no visit required.
- Bank account depositFunds are deposited into accounts at major Philippine banks such as BDO and BPI.
- Cash pickupThe recipient presents a valid ID and pickup number at a nearby partner outlet and receives the money in cash. No bank account needed.
How to Send Money
Install the Hanpass app and sign up with your passport or (Korean) Alien Registration Card — fully online, no bank visit required.
Select the Philippine currency under the country menu and choose a payout method.
Enter the recipient's details (mobile number for GCash, account number for bank deposit).
Enter the amount, review the total cost and applied exchange rate, then send.
Limits & Documents
You can send up to USD 50,000 per year without supporting documents (combined across all financial institutions, based on Korea's 2026 Foreign Exchange Transaction Regulations). Signing up requires only a passport or (Korean) Alien Registration Card, and you can fund your transfer via mobile/internet bank transfer, ATM, or telebanking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I send money directly to GCash in the Philippines?
Yes. Hanpass has an official partnership with GCash, the Philippine financial app, so you can send money straight to a GCash wallet. All you need is the recipient's GCash-registered mobile number.
How does cash pickup work?
The recipient presents a valid ID and pickup number at a local partner outlet (money changers, supermarkets, post offices, and more) and receives the money in cash. It works even without a bank account, and available outlets are shown in the app when you select the country.
Hanpass is registered with Korea's Ministry of Economy and Finance as a small-sum overseas remittance business (registration number 2017-11) and operates under the supervision of the Financial Supervisory Service (Korea). A 24-hour fraud detection system (FDS) protects every transfer.