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Send money to Italy, straight to any bank account
Grey is a licensed financial services provider, not a bank, regulated by FinCEN. Sending money from the Philippines to Italy with Grey costs a 1% swap fee plus a SEPA withdrawal fee. Transfers reach UniCredit, Intesa Sanpaolo, BNL typically within minutes via SEPA.
When you send money to Italy through Grey, every transfer goes directly into your recipient's bank account in EUR via SEPA. Enter the IBAN and the money lands as a standard SEPA credit. Your recipient does not need a Grey account.
No branch visit. No wire forms. No delays. The euros arrive in their banking app typically within minutes of you hitting send. The rate and fee you saw when you confirmed are the rate and fee applied.
How to send money to Italy from the Philippines
Sign up
Open a free Grey account on your phone in under five minutes. Verify your identity with a valid Philippine government-issued ID or passport. Grey Inc is regulated by FinCEN.
Fund
Fund your Grey PHP balance via bank transfer from BDO, BPI, Metrobank, UnionBank, or Landbank. GCash and Maya wallets are also supported for funding.
Send
Enter your recipient's Italy IBAN. Confirm the live PHP-to-EUR rate and fee. Send. The money typically arrives within minutes via SEPA.
How much does it cost to send money to Italy
Every transfer from the Philippines to Italy involves two costs: the visible fee and the exchange rate margin. Most services hide their margin in the rate, so a transfer advertised as zero fees can quietly cost more than one with a transparent fee.
The exchange rate is usually the bigger factor in larger transfers. On a PHP 50,000 transfer, a 1% rate difference changes the euros amount your recipient receives by roughly 4.60 EUR or equivalent. A provider advertising no fee but applying a 2% rate markup costs more than one charging a visible fee with a rate close to the mid-market.
Grey shows the fee and the exchange rate separately before you tap Send. The euros amount your recipient will receive is on screen before you confirm. The rate shown is the rate applied. There are no adjustments after the fact.
How exchange rates work: PHP to EUR
The PHP-to-EUR exchange rate determines how many euros your recipient receives. On a PHP 50,000 transfer, a 1% rate difference changes the euros amount your recipient receives by roughly 4.60 EUR or equivalent. On recurring or large transfers, that gap compounds.
Grey shows the live PHP-to-EUR rate before you confirm. The rate on screen is the rate applied. Grey charges a 1% swap fee on this corridor, shown before you send.
The only way to compare providers accurately is to look at what your recipient actually receives in EUR, not just the advertised fee. A transfer that advertises zero fees but applies a 2% rate markup costs more than one that charges a visible fee with a rate close to the mid-market.
How fast is each provider?
Grey delivers to Italy via SEPA typically within minutes from a funded Grey balance. Wise typically takes 1 to 2 business days on PHP-to-EUR corridors. Traditional Philippine bank wires are the most expensive and slowest option for most transfer amounts.
Transfer times apply when funds are already in your Grey PHP balance. If funding via bank transfer or GCash, allow time for the deposit to post first before the transfer begins.
What your recipient sees in Italy
Your recipient does not need a Grey account. The euros arrive in their Italy bank account as a standard SEPA credit, the same way any domestic transfer would appear in their banking app.
Bank account delivery
Grey delivers PHP-to-EUR directly to your recipient's Italy bank account via SEPA. UniCredit, Intesa Sanpaolo, BNL. Enter the IBAN in the Grey app.
Transfer speed
SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) covers all Eurozone countries. SEPA Instant is available where supported. Transfers from a funded Grey balance typically arrive within minutes. If funding via bank transfer or GCash, allow time for the deposit to post first.
GreyTag transfers
If your recipient has a Grey account, send via GreyTag instead. GreyTag transfers are free and arrive within seconds in any currency.
Ways to fund your transfer
Whether you are transferring money to Italy for the first time or the fiftieth, Grey gives you three funding options
Bank transfer
Fund from your Philippine bank account via transfer. BDO, BPI, Metrobank, UnionBank, and Landbank are all supported. Funding typically posts within minutes to 1 business day.
GCash or Maya
Fund your Grey PHP balance directly from GCash or Maya. Once funded, transfers go out immediately.
Grey PHP balance
If you already hold PHP in your Grey balance, send without waiting for a deposit to post. Fund your balance in advance, and transfers go out immediately.
Which option is cheapest? Grey displays the fee for each funding method before you confirm, so you can compare and choose. There is no penalty for switching between them.
Send money to Italy for every reason that matters
Family in Europe
A Filipino expat covering rent or living costs for family in Italy. A parent in Manila sending monthly support to a child studying in Italy. A worker sending household costs to relatives abroad. Grey's fee is shown in full before you confirm.
Property and mortgages
Paying a mortgage on a property in Italy from the Philippines. Contributing to a property purchase in Italy. Covering maintenance costs on a European home while working in the Philippines. Grey shows the full PHP-to-EUR cost before you confirm.
Business and contractors
A Philippine business paying a supplier or contractor in Italy in euros. A freelancer in Italy receiving payment from a Philippine client. A business settling invoices with a Italy partner. Grey supports payments to Italy bank accounts without a separate European business account.
Work and relocation
Moving to Italy for work or a career change. Covering living costs in Italy while your Philippine salary lands. Managing cross-border expenses in euros. Grey shows the full PHP-to-EUR cost before you confirm.
Your reasons may be different, but the need is the same: the money has to get there, the cost has to be clear, and the app has to work the same way it did last month. Do it all on Grey, with the rate and fee shown before every transfer.
Best way to send money to Italy from the Philippines
A global money app you can actually trust
Over 3 million people across 80+ countries use Grey to move money across borders. Your transfers are protected with bank-grade encryption, and every payout is tracked end-to-end. You'll know exactly when the money lands, and so will the person receiving it. If you have any questions, our support team is one tap away.
FAQs
How long does it take to send money from the Philippines to Italy?
Transfers from a funded Grey balance to Italy typically arrive within minutes via SEPA. SEPA Instant settles in under 10 seconds where available. Fund your PHP balance via bank transfer or GCash first.
What is the fee for sending money from the Philippines to Italy?
Grey charges a 1% swap fee on PHP-to-EUR transfers. There is also a SEPA withdrawal fee. Both fees are shown in the app before you confirm. The rate and fee shown are the rate and fee applied.
Which Italy banks does Grey support?
Grey supports transfers to major Italy banks including UniCredit, Intesa Sanpaolo, BNL. Enter your recipient's IBAN in the Grey app. Your recipient does not need a Grey account.
What is the PHP to EUR exchange rate today?
The live PHP-to-EUR rate is shown inside the Grey app before you confirm your transfer. The rate at the time of confirmation is the rate applied. There are no adjustments after the fact.
Does my recipient in Italy need a Grey account?
No. Your recipient does not need a Grey account. The euros arrive in their Italy bank account as a standard SEPA credit, the same way any domestic transfer would appear in their banking app.
How do I send money from the Philippines to Italy with Grey?
Open a free Grey account, fund your PHP balance via bank transfer or GCash, enter your recipient's IBAN, confirm the live PHP-to-EUR rate and fee, and send. Transfers to Italy typically arrive within minutes via SEPA.
What is SEPA and does it apply to PHP transfers to Italy?
SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) is the payment system used for euro transfers across Europe. Grey uses SEPA to deliver PHP-to-EUR transfers to Italy. SEPA transfers are fast and arrive directly to bank accounts.
Is there a limit on how much I can send from the Philippines to Italy?
Transfer limits apply and vary by verification level. Check the Grey app for your current sending limit on the PHP-to-EUR corridor. Completing full identity verification typically unlocks higher limits.
Can I track my transfer from the Philippines to Italy?
Yes. Grey shows the status of your transfer in the app. You receive a notification when the transfer is confirmed and when it arrives at your recipient's bank account in Italy.
Can I cancel a transfer from the Philippines to Italy?
Transfers can be cancelled before they are processed. Once sent via SEPA, transfers typically cannot be reversed. Contact Grey support immediately through the app if you need to cancel.
Why should I use Grey to send money from the Philippines to Italy?
Grey shows the live PHP-to-EUR rate and the full fee before you confirm. Traditional Philippine bank wires typically charge high visible fees plus a 2 to 4% rate markup. Grey shows both numbers separately so you can compare the total cost.
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