GoTyme Bank launches raffle for Filipinos sending and receiving money abroad

CEBU CITY -- Filipinos sending or receiving money across borders now have a chance to turn their remittance transactions into a holiday homecoming.

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GoTyme Bank has launched its “It’s Tyme to Be Together” campaign, a raffle promotion that gives customers the opportunity to win round-trip flights and cash prizes by sending or receiving qualifying international remittances through the GoTyme Bank app.

The campaign, launched in partnership with Cebu Pacific and global remittance provider TapTap Send, is aimed at helping overseas Filipinos and their families reunite during the holiday season.

Five grand prize winners will receive round-trip economy flights for themselves and a companion, along with additional prizes.

The promo runs from September 16 to November 30, 2026.

To qualify, GoTyme Bank customers must first opt in to the promotion. They will then automatically receive one raffle entry for every qualifying international remittance of at least P5,000 sent or received directly through the GoTyme Bank app.

“Banking should do more than just move money—it should bring people closer to the things and the people that matter most,” said Nate Clarke, president and CEO of GoTyme Bank.

Clarke said remittances from Filipinos abroad represent not only financial support but also the sacrifices and connections behind every transfer.

Cebu Pacific Marketing Director Michelle Eve De Guzman said the airline is also looking forward to helping more Filipinos return home during the holidays.

“Home is where Filipinos want to be during the holidays, and at Cebu Pacific, we are proud to play a part in bringing them there,” De Guzman said.

She cited routes serving Filipinos in places such as Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, Taiwan, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia.

Remittance services through the app

Aside from the raffle, GoTyme Bank said its international remittance services allow customers to send and receive money without having to visit a branch.

Through its Send Money Abroad service, customers can send funds to more than 200 countries and territories in eight currencies: Australian dollar, Chinese yuan, euro, British pound, Japanese yen, South Korean won, Singapore dollar and US dollar.

The app displays the transfer fee, exchange rate, estimated arrival time, and expected amount to be received before customers confirm a transaction.

For Filipinos receiving money from overseas, funds may be sent directly to their GoTyme Bank account through international banks using SWIFT, participating remittance partners such as TapTap Send, or participating Visa partners.

The bank said its SWIFT transfers are powered by Wise.

Once received, customers can keep the funds in their account, use them for purchases and bills, or transfer the money without having to withdraw cash from a branch.

GoTyme Bank said the campaign is part of its effort to make international money transfers more accessible while giving Filipino families an opportunity to reunite during the holidays.

Customers can check the full mechanics and promo details through the GoTyme Bank app or its official website.