How to send money to Philippines from Israel with the best ILS-PHP rate

A comparison of providers offering services between Israel and the Philippines is paramount. Based on your specific transfer amount, the best way to send money to the Philippines could change. Comparing ensures the best price for your needs.

At the moment, we found these providers to be the best for ILS/PHP

• Overall, we rated Wise as the best, but remember comparing for your specific transfer gives you a comprehensive view of all the options for transferring money from Israel to the Philippines. Transferring 25,000 ILS to PHP will cost you ₪215.02 in fees, and you will receive 507,529.47 PHP. The delivery time can take next day, but it depends on the day you make the transfer.

• We compared 3 money transfer companies and Paysend offers the cheapest transfer service between Israel and the Philippines. Paysend fees are 0 ILS per transfer and you can expect an exchange rate between ILS-PHP that is 0.44% different to the mid-market rate.

• Fastest way to send money to the Philippines from Israel is with Paysend.

For services allowing you to send New Israeli Sheqel to the Philippines we've compared 3 providers.

This coverage of the market ensure you will get the best options for your transfer to the Philippines from Israel.

A better exchange rate means more New Israeli Sheqel being sent to the Philippines. This exchange rate determines the price you will pay when buying Philippine Peso.

Currently the mid-market rate between New Israeli Sheqel and Philippine Peso is 20.509.

The cost of sending money from Philippines to the Philippines, is made-up of a combination of fees and exchange rates:

• The Mid-Market and Exchange Rates: The mid-market rate determines a mid-price for buying currency. The current mid-market rate from ILS-PHP is 20.509 PHP per New Israeli Sheqel.

• Fees: Outside of exchange rates, you may need to pay a fee to send. Paysend currently offers the lowest fees on transfers to the Philippines from Israel, costing 0 ILS per transfer. Although this does include large transfers as well, we recommend searching for your exact send amount for an exact fee.

• Amount Received: The amount received in Philippine Peso is the amount you started with, minus the amount you paid in the exchange and fees.

The better deal you get on exchanging New Israeli Sheqels to PHP, paired with a low fee, means a higher total amount received in the Philippines.

If you’re sending a large amount where this rate could make a significant difference, use a forward contract. This allows you to lock in an agreed exchange rate between Israel and the Philippines.

A bank transfer through a money transfer company is the cheapest way to send money. Generally, it’s the payment method that will get you the best price on a transfer from Israel to the Philippines at this moment.

Here are all the ways to send money from Israel to Philippines:

Bank transfers

Bank transfers are usually the best and easiest way to send money from Israel to the Philippines.

By using a money transfer company such as Wise for transfers from Israel to the Philippines, you can send money via a bank transfer while benefitting from lower fees and more favorable exchange rates than you would get from a traditional bank.

Debit and prepaid cards

Sending money from Israel to the Philippines with a debit or a prepaid card is available through Paysend.


Paysend is a one of the cheaper options for debit card payments for transfers from Israel to the Philippines. This cost is against a total of 3 money transfer companies offering this option.

Credit cards

When it comes to international credit card transfers from Israel to the Philippines, we recommend comparing your options to get the best deal.

Be aware of fees: using a credit card to transfer money often results in a fee being charged by your card issuer. Where possible, we recommend a bank transfer or debit card payment.

and have different financial regulators and ensuring you fully understand how these work will aid in keeping your money safe.

We’ve put together a directory of worldwide financial regulators which contains details on regulation for money transfers between Israel and Philippines.

Transfer limits to Israel and the Philippines will differ per company, this may impact the amount you can send and receive if you hit the limits.

Also, rates and fees for different ILS-PHP transfer amounts could change - that’s why it’s best to compare companies for your specific transfer amount. Then, for regular transfers to the Philippines, shopping around each time can make a huge difference if you feel you are hitting limits regularly.

For sending large or regular amounts of ILS to the Philippines we'd recommend using Wise. They offer a combination of rates and fees when sending from Israel to the Philippines that is the most competitive.

There are different ways to receive money in the Philippines.

The most popular ways are direct bank deposit into Philippine Peso, cash pickup, a mobile wallet or receiving money into a multi-currency account.

Not all providers offering money transfers between Israel and the Philippines will offer every method for incoming Philippine Peso.

Understanding where the money will eventually go after its left Israel and entered the Philippines could impact the provider you use.

The most common (and generally easiest) way to send money from Israel to the Philippines is directly into a bank account. Wise is the best company for sending money from Israel to a bank account in the Philippines.

And if you need cash right away, check if cash pickup is an option for transfers between Israel and Philippines.

Mobile wallets, P2P services and payment apps like PayPal, Xoom, and CashApp are popular because they offer convenience to those who already have them, but they come with more limitations and higher costs.

When sending Philippine Pesos to the Philippines, you will need to verify your ID at the sign up stage.

The documents you need will vary by money transfer company and in some cases you might need a couple of options.

For the most part however, in Israel ID can be verified through a government issued ID such as a passport or driver's license.

In the Philippines, if the recipient needs an ID to collect money - both should be accepted. We’d recommend checking in advance before sending for any specific requirements on receiving money.

Large transactions between Israel and the Philippines, are subject to additional checks such as proof of funds. This is for anti-money laundering purposes.

Wise is one of our recommended providers for transfers to the Philippines from Israel due to the ease of sign up and ID verification.

When sending money between Israel and Philippines there will be tax declarations to consider.

Some transfers into Philippine Peso may need to be reported to tax authorities in the Philippines, particularly where inheritance or property purchases are involved (or anywhere else there are additional legal requirements).

Depending on age and income in particular, tax limits and personal allowances will change in the Philippines.

When in doubt, please contact a tax professional in Israel or the Philippines to discuss the personal circumstances of the transfer. This ensures you are not missing any specific tax declarations associated with your circumstances.