Fundraising in the Philippines
Is GoFundMe available in the Philippines?
Not for receiving money. GoFundMe can send funds to roughly 20 countries, and the Philippines is not one of them. You can create a fundraiser for a Philippine cause, but whoever withdraws the money has to be in a supported country and then transfer it to the Philippines themselves.
GoFundMe says so directly on its own Philippines flooding page: it cannot send funds to the Philippines, so the organizer is personally responsible for withdrawing and forwarding them. GoFundMe’s supported countries
By Donald Onde, Founder of Dasig ·
Can you make a GoFundMe in the Philippines?
You can create the page. You cannot withdraw to a Philippine bank account. The common workaround is to ask a relative in the US, Canada, Australia, or the UK to withdraw and remit the money.
That works, but it costs you three things: time while funds move through two systems, money in withdrawal and remittance fees, and a trust dependency on one person holding everyone’s donations. For a medical emergency or a disaster response, the delay is usually the part that hurts most.
GoFundMe vs Dasig for Philippine fundraising
| Attribute | GoFundMe | Dasig |
|---|---|---|
| Payout to a Philippine bank account | Not supported — the Philippines is not a payout country | Direct to Philippine bank or e-wallet |
| Who can withdraw the funds | Someone located in a supported country | The Philippine organizer |
| GCash and Maya donations | Cards and PayPal only | GCash, Maya, cards, bank transfer |
| Currency | Supported-country currencies, not PHP | Philippine pesos |
| International donor reach | Very large global audience and brand recognition | Growing, Philippines-focused |
| Beyond a donation page | Fundraising only | CRM, volunteers, events, certificates, reporting |
GoFundMe’s fees vary by country and are not compared here. Check their help centre for current figures.
When GoFundMe is still the better choice
If most of your donors are overseas and you have someone you genuinely trust in a supported country, GoFundMe’s reach is hard to match. Its brand is recognised globally, which lowers the hesitation for a first-time donor who has never heard of your organization.
Dasig is Philippines-focused. Our donor base is smaller and local. If your campaign depends on international virality rather than a Philippine community, be honest with yourself about that trade.
How to start a fundraiser in the Philippines
- Create a campaign and describe what the money is for and who receives it.
- Add your payout destination — a Philippine bank account or e-wallet.
- Verify your identity, or your organization’s registration if you are fundraising as a group.
- Share the link. Donors give via GCash, Maya, card, or bank transfer.
- Post updates and receipts so supporters can see where the money went.
Common questions
Is GoFundMe available in the Philippines?
Not for receiving money. GoFundMe can send funds to about 20 countries and the Philippines is not one of them. You can create a fundraiser for a Philippine cause, but the person withdrawing the money must be in a supported country and must then transfer it to the Philippines themselves. GoFundMe states this on its own Philippines flooding page.
Can you make a GoFundMe in the Philippines?
You can create the fundraiser, but you cannot withdraw to a Philippine bank account. GoFundMe requires the withdrawing person to be located in a supported payout country and to meet that country's withdrawal requirements. Many Filipino organizers ask a relative abroad to withdraw and remit the funds, which adds delay, transfer fees, and a trust dependency.
How do you start a fundraiser in the Philippines instead?
Use a platform that pays out locally. On Dasig you create a campaign, accept donations via GCash, Maya, cards, and bank transfer in Philippine pesos, and receive payouts to a Philippine bank account or e-wallet. It is free to start, with a 2.5% Civic Sustainability Contribution on donations.
What is the best GoFundMe alternative in the Philippines?
For Philippine organizers, the deciding factor is local payouts and local payment methods. Dasig is built for the Philippines: peso donations, GCash and Maya support, payouts to Philippine bank accounts and e-wallets, and verification of organizations. GoFundMe remains stronger if most of your donors are overseas and you have a trusted person in a supported country who can withdraw and remit.
Do donors need an account to give?
No. Donors can give to a Dasig campaign without creating an account, using GCash, Maya, a card, or a bank transfer.
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