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Remithome Corporation is an online money transfer provider with focus on U.S. to Philippines remittances. It was founded in July 2003 by a group of seasoned banking professionals with expertise in online banking and both U.S. and international electronic payment systems. A privately-held U.S. corporation headquartered in Oakland, California, and with a representative office in the Philippines, Remithome is reportedly enjoying top ratings for its service since its inception.

Customers can access Remithome’s service with an Internet connection. The company claims that its online infrastructure provides a high level of privacy and security for customer data and transactions. The company maintains partnerships with highly-regarded banks in the U.S. and the Philippines to ensure that funds are transferred safely, securely and reliably.

Remithome offers wide-ranging customer benefits including low-cost Philippine Peso transfers, the ability to schedule transfers in advance, multiple-recipient options, and discounts for recurring transfers. It offers broad coverage throughout the Philippines, with choice of door-to-door delivery, bank deposits to all major banks, and cash pick-up at bank branches. And, as mentioned, it claims to offer a secure online method for sending money to recipients in the Philippines. Using the Internet from any computer, you can create a Remithome account through its www.remithome.com website, link a bank account, and then send money - for delivery right to your recipient's door or deposited directly to a bank account. Unlike other remittance services, it does not charge your recipient a delivery fee; a low, flat fee covers your transfer, regardless of the amount you send.

Sending Money to the Philippines Online

If you are a U.S. resident with a U.S. bank account and are at least 18 years old, you can set up a Remithome account through its website. After you complete your registration, they will contact you and let you know when your Remithome.com membership account will be ready to use. You only register once.

To send money to the Philippines, just log on to your Remithome account from any computer. The money you send can be deposited directly to your recipients' Philippine bank account, delivered door-to-door by courier, or picked up at a bank branch—whichever way you choose. Also you can choose either regular or expedited delivery.

Saving Money Using Online Remittance Service

Unlike many other online Philippine remittance services which require you to pay more every time you send more, you only pay “a flat fee of $10 to send up to $1000 for Philippine Peso transfers” with Remithome. You can also set up recurring transfers to the same recipient and save even more. Moreover, Remithome usually offers one of the highest Philippine Peso - U.S. Dollar exchange rates in relation to other online remittance services available.

All these work to your advantage, as it can potentially save you money each time you send money to the Philippines. There is no extra fee for having your money deposited directly into your recipient's bank account, held for pick up at a bank branch, or delivered door-to-door.

Extra services for special needs are likewise available. When you need to get the money there faster, there is an “Expedited Delivery Service” for $25. And when you want U.S. Dollars deposited into a U.S. Dollar account in the Philippines, this facility is available for another $18.

Easy To Use

It is easy for you and your family members; anytime, anywhere. There is no need for you to stand in lines, no need to complete the same forms again and again, no need for more trips to the bank or remittance center. You can send money 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from the convenience of your computer. Send Money instructions received on weekends or holidays or after 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time on a business day will be processed on the next business day. More tips for your convenience:

§ If you don’t have a computer, you may log on from any computer with Internet access. Your Remithome session is encrypted; so when you're done with a transaction, simply log out and your information is kept secure.

§ If you send money regularly to the same people, you can store their information for the next transaction. Or you may also schedule a recurring transaction - weekly, monthly, yearly, or some other frequency.

§ If you need to send money from different accounts, you can link multiple bank or credit or debit card accounts. Tailor your Remithome account to fit your needs or condition.

§ If you forgot how much you sent last time, or if you want balance your checkbook, you can view details of your current, scheduled, and past transactions online.

§ If you want to make it convenient for your recipients, just deposit money directly to their bank accounts or have it delivered to their door.

Money Transfer Security

Online information is encrypted (using advanced online security measures). Money transfers are completed electronically, it is therefore possible for you to track the progress of each money transfer from the convenience of your computer.

Remithome maintains partnerships with banks that are licensed, regulated and insured by their U.S. and Philippine government authorities. The remithome.com website is VeriSign® Secure and TRUSTe® certified; it is accredited by the Better Business Bureau with a BBBOnline Reliability Program seal.

Customer support

If in case you have questions about your Remithome account, a particular transfer, or sending money to the Philippines, or if you need help signing up, simply contact its customer service representatives by phone or email.