Buy crypto in Philippines with QRPH
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QRPH is the national QR-code payment standard in the Philippines, adopted by [Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas](https://www.bsp.gov.ph) and supported by all major Filipino e-wallets and banks. It is the simplest way to buy crypto in PHP through Swaps. Compatible apps - GCash - Maya (formerly PayMaya) - BPI mobile app - UnionBank Online - LANDBANK MOBI - Most other Filipino banking apps with QR-pay support How it works on Swaps 1.
On the Swaps homepage, set country to Philippines, currency to PHP, and choose QRPH as the payment method. 2. Pick the crypto you want to receive (USDT, USDC, BTC, ETH and other supported assets — see the full list on the coverage page). 3. Paste your wallet address. Double-check the network with Swaps Search if you are unsure. 4. Click Buy. You will be redirected to the Onmeta widget — our payment partner for India and SEA corridors. 5. Complete a one-time identity check (email + ID document). Onmeta hosts this.
6. Scan the QRPH code with your preferred app, approve the payment, and you are done. 7. Crypto is delivered within 5-15 minutes of payment confirmation. Fees The total fee on QRPH onramp is 4% of the transaction amount: - 3% Onmeta processing fee - 1% Swaps service fee There are no hidden charges. The widget shows you the exact crypto amount before you confirm.
Limits Per-transaction limits on QRPH are governed by your e-wallet's policy and by Onmeta's KYC tier: - GCash: typically ₱100 to ₱100,000 per transaction - Maya: similar limits - Bank apps: vary, usually higher For consistent high-value purchases, set your wallet account to a higher KYC tier with your e-wallet provider. Why QRPH and not a credit card? QRPH is faster, cheaper, and more widely available than credit cards for crypto purchases in the Philippines.
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Buying crypto on Swaps means choosing a coin, payment method, country, and amount, then comparing eligible live quotes for that combination. Swaps surfaces the final receive amount, accounting for spread and provider costs. Some corridors may support lighter verification below provider thresholds, while higher amounts or specific countries can trigger the provider's identity check. The receive address goes straight to your wallet after provider execution — Swaps never custodies your crypto.
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