Hi everyone

[neilgrace]

my name is Neil i am going over to the philippines next mounth to marry my fiance Mary Grace. Can anyone tell me how much in pesos i can take with me

[neilgrace]

Of course i mean month

[bornatbirth]

you will get a better rate by going to a mall near you,when you get there and taking pounds and exchanging.

i took £4000 with me and never got checked!

and use the edittttt button to change a post?

[aposhark]

.....and use the edittttttttttt button to change a post?

Don't think newbies can do this.

[aposhark]

.....Can anyone tell me how much in pesos i can take with me

I have always changed money when I get there, sometimes a good rate, sometimes not so good.

Change about £50 at the airport and the rest at the money changers in town.
I have found the rate to be better in town.

[trader dave]

yes you can take as much as you like have done it that way a few times :xxgrinning--00xx3:always feel a little uneasy though have lots of money in the belt :omg: you could use a remittance company to sent to yr fiancees bank account:xxgrinning--00xx3: but yr atm card from your uk bank you can use also in the philippines to get extra cash if you need it :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[Arthur Little]

my name is Neil i am going over to the philippines next mounth to marry my fiance Mary Grace. Can anyone tell me how much in pesos i can take with me

Hi Neil,

Your introductory post provides me with a unique threefold opportunity to - first of all, welcome you to the forum, secondly, extend my best wishes to you and your bride-to-be on your forthcoming wedding; and thirdly, answer your question as to how much Filipino currency you can [legally] take with you to the Philippines, based on what Bank of Scotland/Halifax told ME.

According to their Foreign Exchange staff, the maximum amount that can be brought into the country is 10,000 pesos. Don't ask me why, but apparently there are tight restrictions in place vis-a-vis the Phils monetary system, and so it would be advisable not to take any unnecessary risks.

Enjoy! :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[tiN]

Welcome to the forum :Hellooo: All the best :)

[Arthur Little]

It's Arthur again, Neil. Just noticed you'd had a few more responses in the few minutes it took me to compose and post my previous message. Now whilst I appreciate the well-intentioned replies of others here, I'd strongly urge you to 'err on the side of caution' and would reiterate the advice I've already given you as regards how much FILIPINO currency you are lawfully allowed on your person when you enter the Philippines. And, as someone else here has kindly pointed out you CAN use your bank card ... ONCE THERE ... to withdraw up to (I believe!) 20,000 pesos. But please, be very, very careful and don't even think about exceeding the maximum allowance permitted when travelling. There's always the chance, however slight, of your being "searched" at one or other of the airports en route. All the best, mate.

[Sophie]

my name is Neil i am going over to the philippines next mounth to marry my fiance Mary Grace. Can anyone tell me how much in pesos i can take with me

welcome to the forum and all the best on your upcoming wedding :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[Tawi2]

Congrats Neil(and your good lady)If your taking sterling mate dont take defaced notes,ripped notes,not scottish notes,I have taken up to 6 thousand pounds in cash in the past,never had any problems :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[neilgrace]

Hi Neil,

Your introductory post provides me with a unique threefold opportunity to - first of all, welcome you to the forum, secondly, extend my best wishes to you and your bride-to-be on your forthcoming wedding; and thirdly, answer your question as to how much Filipino currency you can [legally] take with you to the Philippines, based on what Bank of Scotland/Halifax told ME.

According to their Foreign Exchange staff, the maximum amount that can be brought into the country is 10,000 pesos. Don't ask me why, but apparently there are tight restrictions in place vis-a-vis the Phils monetary system, and so it would be advisable not to take any unnecessary risks.

Enjoy! :xxgrinning--00xx3:
hi Arther
thank you very much for your kind words i will pass on your good wishes to my fiance. and thank you for your infomation

[Sim11UK]

Hi neilgrace

I guess my question to you is, are you going to be in a city? or somewhere rural or remote?
I've always just taken a small amount of sterling & then relied on using ATM's with my debit card & had a mastercard as a back up.

10,000 pesos is the max I have been able to withdraw a day.
Just remember to tell your bank or credit card company you will be using it in the Philippines.

Thinking about this, if you're going to get married you probably know all this. :doh

Isn't it £10,000 or $10,000 you can take, when you fill in the immigration slip? :)

[IainBusby]

Hi Neil,
Welcome to the forum. :xxgrinning--00xx3:
Louella & Iain.

[Shayla]

my name is Neil i am going over to the philippines next mounth to marry my fiance Mary Grace. Can anyone tell me how much in pesos i can take with me


Hi Neil,

Welcome 2 the forum and good luck for your upcoming wedding in the Philippines ..Wishing you all the best.:D

[lordfortesque]

my name is Neil i am going over to the philippines next mounth to marry my fiance Mary Grace. Can anyone tell me how much in pesos i can take with me
sorry neil havent a clue but good luck to you and your new bride