Bahagi 5 · Tools

Calculators and checklists

Kuwentahan muna

Run your own numbers. Everything stays on your device. Example values are filled in so you can see how each tool works.

Remittance

True cost of a transfer

Amount you send (USD)

Transfer fee (USD)

Provider's rate (₱ per $1)

Market rate (₱ per $1)

How you pay

Your family receives

₱28,100

You pay in total: $503.99
Transfer fee: $3.99
1% remittance tax: $0.00
Hidden in exchange rate: $7.88
Total cost: $11.87 (2.4%)

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Balikbayan box

Will it arrive by Pasko?

Date you ship

Method

Balikbayan box

Duty-free allowance tracker

Add each box shipped this calendar year with its declared value (USD).

Box 1

₱ per $1

Declared ₱22,800Cap ₱150,000

₱127,200 left this year

Shipments used: 1 of 3

Checklist

Before you seal the box

0 of 8 done

Forwarder's Philippine partner is on the DTI accredited list
Recipient is family within the fourth civil degree
No prohibited items, nothing in commercial quantities
Itemized packing list and Information Sheet filled out honestly
Copy of my passport bio page is ready
Box taped, strapped, labeled with name and phone on two sides
I have my receipt and bill of lading number
Family knows to inspect the seal before signing