iRemit: An OFW’s Guide to Sending Remittance

By CitiGlobal Team January 8, 2020

If you’re an OFW that needs some help taking care of your finances at home, then you have to find a speedy and convenient service that can handle your financial priorities. From making payments such as your health care and insurance to sending money to your loved ones, iRemit is the service you may be looking for.

iRemit is a non-bank remittance service that makes sending money fast and easy with several different modes of payment. So if you’re looking for a service that is both effective and convenient, then consider adding this to your list.

Here is a quick guide on how to apply for and use iRemit for a much more convenient transaction.

A Quick Overview of Sending Remittance via iRemit

Online Transactions

Having to run errands on foot and waiting in long lines for ages doesn’t have to be your problem any longer. Thanks to the internet, it is now possible to do transactions online, which means you don’t even have to leave the comfort of your home.

When you apply for an account with services such as iRemit, you get the benefit of doing things virtually. For example, iRemit has a Google Play Store and Apple Appstore application that allows you to send money to your loved ones right away. There is no extra charge for this at all, so you can send money at any time and anywhere. For this to be possible, you will have to apply for an iRemit Visa Card.

How to Apply for iRemit Visa Card

All you need to do is to fill up a form from iRemit then submit it to the Philippine Head Office or any I-Remit Foreign Office. You will need a copy of a valid ID for the process. Your passport or government-issued IDs count as valid IDs.

Benefits of an iRemit Visa Card

There are zero monthly bills and annual fees with this visa card compared to credit cards. You only get to pay up to the stored value in your Prepaid ATM Card. Plus, it uses EMV (Europay MasterCard Visa) chip technology to ensure much more safety, protecting your account against skimming and fraudulent transitions.

Bank Transactions

If you prefer to get out of the house, then this remittance service gives you that option as well. iRemit has global access to over 200 countries and 37 million accredited merchants worldwide, so it won’t be too difficult to find an outlet.

Services for Loved Ones Back Home

Your loved ones can easily pick up the money you send with 16,000 outlets found back home. And if you’re worried about their safety or want this convenient for them as well, then they can use the Door-to-Door service that delivers the remittance to them right to their doorstep.

Sending the love doesn’t have to end with all things financial. With the iShop service, you can buy your loved ones food, groceries, gifts, appliances and more online.

Bills Payment

With iPay, you can meet payments for government requirements such as Pag-IBIG, PhilHealth, and SSS. You can also pay your healthcare and insurance premiums. And if you’re looking for a dream home, this also allows you to pay your real estate collection to Philippine Developers.

Being away from home while working can truly take a toll on anyone, so sending money shouldn’t be another added stress on top of that. With iRemit, you can easily choose any way of payment that is most convenient for you. So send your best wishes to all your loved ones, and remember that everything that you have worked hard for goes to a much greater investment in the end.

ALSO READ: Your Guide to Finding Credible Real Estate Developers in the Philippines

If you’re looking to send remittance for investment purposes in the Philippines, then perhaps consider going into real estate. Not only will you gain profit while you are away, but you also get a property that you can come home to. And if you’re not looking to invest in that sense, then perhaps you can buy a property that your loved ones can live in and welcome you home when you come back.

Either way, you will need to find a reliable realty and development company to help you find the perfect property that you can be proud to own. CitiGlobal is a trusted real estate developer dedicated to providing affordable leisure that any OFW will be able to enjoy.

Check out the company’s property projects in Tagaytay such as the condotel property Tagaytay Clifton Resort Suites and the community houses in Tagaytay Fontaine Villas plus Palawan beachfront condotel Diamond Beach Residences. With relatively lower costs than other luxury property investments, you can find your ideal property with all the savings you’ve worked hard for.

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Source: https://citiglobal.com.ph/blog/iremit-ofws-guide-sending-remittance/