Compare exactly how many pesos you receive on a USD→PHP conversion across the three paths Filipino freelancers actually use. Real fees. Verified mid-market rates. No marketing fluff.
Wise: Mid-market rate + transparent percentage fee. We use ~0.55% effective fee for USD→PHP based on Wise's published fee structure (verify on wise.com). Result: roughly $5-8 per $1,000 USD.
Payoneer: Up to 3.5% FX spread above mid-market for USD→PHP conversion. Result: roughly $35 lost per $1,000 USD via direct conversion. Full breakdown in our Payoneer review.
USDT (P2P via Binance): 1-3% effective spread above mid-market on Binance P2P market for USDT→PHP, plus negligible network fees on TRC-20 (~$0.50-1). We use 2% as typical-condition midpoint. Carries different trade-offs: regulatory uncertainty, no deposit insurance, BIR reporting obligations. Best for $2,000+/mo where speed + low cost outweigh those trade-offs.
All numbers from our Wise vs Payoneer comparison and USDT vs Wise vs Payoneer comparison articles.
What this calculator does NOT include: ATM withdrawal fees · debit card fees · bank receiving fees on the PH side · taxes (BIR obligations for crypto income). Add ~₱20-100 per withdrawal depending on path.