About Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI)
BPI (Bank of the Philippine Islands) is the second largest bank in the Philippines and the oldest bank in Southeast Asia, founded in 1851. It has over 900 branches and 3,000 ATMs nationwide, with a strong presence in Metro Manila, Luzon, and major urban centres across the Philippines.
BPI is especially popular among professional OFWs — nurses, engineers, seamen, and corporate employees — who prefer BPI for its strong digital banking platform, BPI Online and BPI Mobile. BPI Padala is the bank's dedicated OFW remittance service.
BPI Padala — OFW Remittance Service
BPI Padala is BPI's official international remittance program for overseas Filipinos. Key features:
- Send money to any BPI account from abroad via BPI Padala partner agents
- Same-day credit to BPI accounts during Philippine banking hours
- Competitive AED to PHP exchange rates via partner exchange houses in the UAE
- 24/7 transaction tracking via BPI Mobile app
- No BPI account needed for the sender — only the recipient must have BPI
How to Send Money from UAE to BPI
UAE Providers That Support BPI Deposits
Express and Economy options for BPI account delivery. Verify the current delivery estimate and recipient amount in the Remitly quote.
Direct BPI bank transfer from UAE. Available at 200+ UAE branches. Cash payment accepted.
Supports BPI and major Philippine banks. Available at LuLu hypermarkets UAE-wide.
Wise sends to BPI accounts via bank transfer. Excellent AED to PHP rate. No hidden fees.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the BPI SWIFT code?
BPI (Bank of the Philippine Islands) SWIFT code is BOPIPHMM. This is the standard 8-character BIC used for all international transfers to BPI accounts in the Philippines. BPI is the second largest bank in the Philippines and is widely used by professional OFWs and business account holders.
What is BPI Padala and how does it work from UAE?
BPI Padala is BPI's official international remittance service for overseas Filipinos. It allows OFWs to send money directly to any BPI account from abroad using partner exchange houses and online platforms. In the UAE, BPI Padala partner agents include select money exchange outlets. The service credits the BPI account on the same day or next business day depending on the sending time.
Is BPI or BDO better for receiving money from UAE?
Both BPI and BDO are widely supported by UAE transfer providers. BDO is the largest Philippine bank and has broader remittance partnerships, while BPI is preferred by professional and corporate account holders. The choice usually depends on which bank your family uses, not the transfer speed. Remitly, Al Ansari, and LuLu Exchange support both banks.
Related Philippine & SWIFT Code Pages
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