PayRemit vs My Meralco
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PayRemit
This app simplifies government contribution payments for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs). It allows users to easily pay and monitor SSS, Pag-IBIG, and PhilHealth contributions from anywhere in the world, with a secure and user-friendly interface.
- Pay SSS, Pag-IBIG, PhilHealth contributions
- Monitor payment history
- Secure and trusted platform
- Easy-to-use interface
- 24/7 customer support
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PayRemit – App ng OFW! PayRemit, operated and maintained by Ventaja International Corp., is the largest and most trusted collection partner for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), providing an easy and secure way for OFWs to manage their SSS, Pag-IBIG and PhilHealth payments. Why PayRemit? Pay and monitor your SSS, Pag-IBIG, and PhilHealth contributions with just a few clicks, no matter where you are in the world. Track your payment history and stay on top of your contributions to avoid missed payments. Trusted and Secure – Operated by Ventaja International Corp., PayRemit is the most reliable platform for handling your government payments securely and accurately. Easy-to-use interface – Designed with OFWs in mind, the app is user-friendly and intuitive. 24/7 Customer Support – Our dedicated support team is ready to assist you with any inquiries or concerns. Getting Started is Simple: Download the PayRemit App Create Your Account and Sign up quickly and easily. Start paying your contributions. We prioritize your privacy and security. Your personal information will only be used for identity verification and to improve your user experience. Permissions Required: Storage: Temporarily store profile and payment information during transactions. Location: Helps prevent fraud and verify your identity. App Data: Used to assess credit eligibility and protect your account from fraud. Contact Us: For any questions or assistance, reach out to us through: Website: www.payremit.ph Facebook: @PayRemitPhilippines Email: support@payremit.com Phone: +63 8 571-7867 Office Address: Unit 2407 One San Miguel Avenue Office Condominium, One San Miguel Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig City 1605, Philippines
My Meralco
Manage your electricity account with real-time payment posting and a dynamic dashboard. This version is a soft launch with limited features, but exciting updates are planned.
- Dynamic dashboard
- Real-time payment posting
- Account management
- Soft launch version
- Upcoming updates
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Meralco Online is now My Meralco! Discover the new dynamic dashboard and enjoy real-time payment posting. This version is the soft launch of the app – while some features are limited, stay tuned for exciting updates coming your way. Thank you for your patience and support!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: My Meralco at 58 against PayRemit's 2. My Meralco also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). PayRemit's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 1.5 for PayRemit against 1.4 for My Meralco. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Meralco has 58 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of PayRemit's written reviews are positive against 7% of My Meralco's.
PayRemit ships an update every 5 weeks, My Meralco every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PayRemit | My Meralco |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.5 (2 ratings) — better | 1.4 (58 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 6.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 58 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 75 MB | 111 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ventaja International Corp. | Manila Electric Company (MERALCO) |
Customer experience
PayRemit
My Meralco
Bugs and requests
PayRemit
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
My Meralco
Reported bugs
4 issues- App doesn't recognize CAN or email
- OTP not received
- Login credentials not working
- Account deactivation issues
Requested features
3 requests- Bring back the old app
- Email OTP option
- Support for overseas phone numbers
In-app purchases
PayRemit
No in-app purchases
My Meralco
No in-app purchases
