Metro Box Cargo Now Offers Viamericas Money Remittance: Send Your Balikbayan Box and Money to the Philippines in One Stop
Great news for every Filipino in the SF Bay Area sending love home to the Philippines. Metro Box Cargo, your trusted partner for balikbayan box shipping has officially partnered with Viamericas, one of the leading money remittance services in the United States. Now you can send your balikbayan box from the USA to the Philippines and send money home at the same time, in the same location. One trip. Two important things done.
Whether you are packing a box full of goods for your family, sending a container shipment as a returning resident, or just need a reliable door to door service to the Philippines, Metro Box Cargo is your one-stop shop in the Bay Area.
Now Available at Metro Box Cargo
Viamericas Money Remittance -- Send money to the Philippines directly using your US debit or credit card (Visa or Mastercard).
Metro Box Cargo Phone: 510-293-0167
Philippines Local Support: 0919 170 0063
What Is Viamericas and Why Does It Matter?
Viamericas is a trusted money transfer service that helps people in the United States send money to their loved ones in the Philippines quickly and safely. What makes it special is the Cash Pick Up Anywhere feature -- your family in the Philippines can pick up the money at thousands of locations across the country, including major remittance centers and banks they already know and trust.
Here are all the places where your family in the Philippines can pick up cash sent through Viamericas:
Palawan Pawnshop
Cebuana Lhuillier
Palawan Express Pera Padala
M Lhuillier
PalawanPay
PeraQuel Express
BDO Remit
Villarica
SM (BDO/SM locations)
Metrobank
BPI
Important note for your family: When picking up cash, beneficiaries must mention Viamericas at the pickup counter. For BDO, SM, Villarica, Metrobank, and BPI, cash pickup is only available at those specific bank locations.
With coverage this wide, it does not matter if your family is in Metro Manila, Cebu, Davao, or a small province -- they can receive money close to home. That is the kind of convenience that makes a real difference.
You can pay for your Viamericas transaction just ask us at Metro Box Cargo and we can send you a link to use your US Visa or Mastercard debit card. No need for cash on hand. Simple, fast, and convenient.
Why Metro Box Cargo Is the Top Choice for Balikbayan Box Shipping in the Bay Area
For years, Metro Box Cargo has been the go-to name for Filipinos living in the SF Bay Area who need a trusted, affordable, and reliable way to send balikbayan boxes and cargo to the Philippines. We understand what it means to send a piece of your heart home -- and we treat every box like it matters, because it does.
Here is what makes Metro Box Cargo different from booking everything online:
- You can see and touch the actual box sizes before you decide -- no surprises when you get home and start packing.
- Our staff speaks your language and understands exactly what you need -- whether it is a small box or a full container shipment.
- You can ask questions face to face and get real answers from real people who know cargo.
- Our agents will guide you through the right box type and size depending on what you are shipping -- clothes, electronics, canned goods, pasalubong, and more.
- We handle all the logistics so your package gets delivered right to your family's door with our trusted door to door service to the Philippines.
- You can drop off your box, send remittance through Viamericas, and handle everything in one visit.
- Our locations across the Bay Area are easy to reach -- convenient for families in Union City, Fremont, Hayward, Oakland, and nearby cities.
Balikbayan Box Shipping Bay Area: Why Visiting Us In Person Makes a Big Difference
A lot of people these days try to book everything online. And while that is convenient for some things, when it comes to shipping your balikbayan box from the Bay Area to the Philippines, there are real advantages to coming in person to see us.
See the Actual Box Size Before You Pack
One of the most common frustrations people have is packing a box at home and then realizing it is either too small for everything they want to send -- or too big and they are paying for empty space. When you visit Metro Box Cargo in person, you can see our balikbayan boxes up close. You can measure them with your hands. You can visualize how many pairs of shoes, how many canned goods, how many clothes will fit. That alone saves you time, money, and frustration.
Get Personalized Advice From Our Cargo Experts
Our team knows cargo. They know which box type is right for heavy items versus light bulky items. They know the rules around what you can and cannot ship to the Philippines. They know the estimated transit times and can tell you exactly when your family in Luzon, Visayas, or Mindanao should expect to receive their package. That is the kind of advice you cannot always get from a website.
Handle Everything in One Visit
Now that we offer Viamericas money remittance, you can come in, drop off your balikbayan box, and send money to your family -- all in one trip. You pay with your US debit card. It is that simple. For busy Filipinos working multiple jobs and managing a household in the U.S., saving time is everything.
Trust You Can See and Feel
There is something to be said about doing business with people you can look in the eye. Metro Box Cargo has been serving the Filipino community in the Bay Area for years. When you walk through our doors, you are not just a transaction -- you are a neighbor, a fellow Filipino, someone we genuinely want to help.
Door to Door Service to the Philippines: What It Means and Why It Matters
When we say door to door service to the Philippines, we mean exactly that. You drop your balikbayan box off at our location in the Bay Area, and it gets delivered directly to your loved ones' home in the Philippines -- no need for your family to travel to a warehouse or customs facility to pick it up.
This service is especially important for families where the recipient is elderly, does not have easy transportation, or lives in a rural area. You pack it here, we handle everything in between, and it arrives at their door. That is the Metro Box Cargo promise.
Our door to door cargo service covers destinations throughout the Philippines, including Metro Manila and the surrounding provinces, the Visayas region (Cebu, Iloilo, Leyte, and more), and Mindanao (Davao, Cagayan de Oro, General Santos, and more). If you are unsure whether we deliver to your family's specific area, just call us or visit us in person and we will check for you.
Container Shipment Options for Returning Residents and Larger Cargo Needs
Sending one or two balikbayan boxes is great. But some of our customers need to ship much larger volumes especially if you are a returning resident moving back to the Philippines after many years abroad, or if you are running a small business that needs to ship goods in bulk.
Metro Box Cargo offers container shipment options for customers who need to move larger quantities of goods. A container shipment allows you to fill an entire shipping container or share one with other customers through a consolidated shipment -- and send significantly more cargo than a few balikbayan boxes can hold.
If you are a returning resident, you know how much you have accumulated over the years in the U.S. furniture, appliances, personal belongings, clothing, tools, and more. Rather than selling everything and starting over in the Philippines, a container shipment lets you bring your life with you. Visit one of our Bay Area locations and speak with our team about your options.
Our Bay Area Locations and Agent Drop-Off Points
Metro Box Cargo proudly serves the Filipino community across the SF Bay Area and beyond. Below are our known locations and agent drop-off points. Visit us in person to see the boxes, ask questions, and get your cargo on its way to the Philippines.
Metro Box Cargo -- Main Office (Union City, CA)
Address: 29450 Union City Blvd, Union City, CA 94587
Phone: 510-293-0167 | Toll-free: 855-355-6387
Services: Balikbayan Boxes, Container Shipments, Door to Door Cargo, Viamericas Remittance, Loose Cargo, Vehicle Shipments
Metro Box Cargo Northern California Agents
Daly City - TYS Express Mart
7317 Mission St Daly City CA 94014
650-756-8803
Daly City - Little Quiapo
6 Penhurst Ave Daly City CA 94015
650-438-3965
Dublin - Box World Shipping
7137 Dublin blvd ste B. Dublin Ca 94568
925-336-4399 / 925-858-3938
Water Access
27048 Hesperian Blvd, Hayward CA 94545
510-331-3061
Manteca - Aki's Food To Go
368 N. Main St Manteca CA 95336
209-629-82803
San Francisco - JT Restaurant
953 Mission St Ste 100 San Francisco CA 94103
415-571-5108
San Francisco - Kababayan
2706 Mission St San Francisco, CA 94110
415-920-9635
San Jose - Gabrielle's Food Market
1190 N. Capitol Ave. San Jose CA 95132
408-926-4412
San Jose - Tindahan Pinoy Oriental
1647 N. Capitol Ave. San Jose CA 95132
408-624-7014
San Jose - A&A Perucho Oriental
1605 Flickenger Ave. San Jose CA 9513
408-729-7027
San Lorenzo - Kusinera
15 E Lewelling Blvd, San Lorenzo, CA 94580
510-274-5681
So. San Francisco - Cuts & Colours
140 Brentwood Dr. So. San Francisco CA 94080
650-922-9791
Sunnyvale - Western Pacific Store
905 E. Duane Ave. Sunnyvale CA 94085
408-720-1006
Vacaville - Modern House Depot
7137 Dublin blvd ste A. Dublin Ca 94568
925-336-4399
925-858-3938
Vallejo - 3J's Oriental Store
5201 Sonoma Blvd. Vallejo CA 94589
707-648-2713
Concord - Oriental Food Market
3428 Clayton Rd, Concord, CA 94519
925-680-6971
Stockton - Pinoy Asian Market
720 W. Eight st Stockton CA 95206
209-466-4323
Tracy - Happy Home Garden
305 W. 11th St corner Parker ave. Tracy ca 95376
209-834-5087
209-834-4554
Suisun City - Babes Ihaw Ihaw
307 Marina Center Suisun City Ca 94585
707-759-6587
Lathrop - PinoyDash Asian Grocery & Market
15575 7th St, Lathrop, CA 95330, United States
209-302-9794
San Jose - Aborn Oriental Store
3321 San Felipe Rd, San Jose, CA 95135, United States
408-622-8455
Hercules - KS Indian Grocery
1511 Sycamore Ave J, Hercules, CA 94547 USA
510-327-4083
For more information on our agents location and our offices please see: https://www.metroboxcargo.com/our-locations
How to Send a Balikbayan Box From the US to the Philippines
For first-timers or anyone who wants a quick refresher, here is how easy it is to send a balikbayan box with Metro Box Cargo:
- Step 1: Visit our Union City location or any of our agents. You can also call us at 510-293-0167 to ask about box sizes, pricing, and schedules.
- Step 2: Choose the right box size for what you want to send. Our team will help you decide.
- Step 3: Pack your box at home or use our packing services. Make sure to check our list of allowable items.
- Step 4: Drop off your packed box at our location. Fill out the required shipping forms -- we will help you with this.
- Step 5: Pay for your shipment. If you also want to send money through Viamericas, do it at the same time with your debit card.
- Step 6: Sit back and relax. We handle the freight forwarding, customs, and delivery to your family's door in the Philippines.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a balikbayan box?
A balikbayan box is a large cardboard box sent by Filipinos living abroad -- like here in the U.S. -- to their families back home in the Philippines. The word "balikbayan" means "returning to one's country" in Filipino, and these boxes are a beloved tradition -- filled with clothes, food, gadgets, medicine, and other goods. Many families in the Philippines rely on balikbayan boxes from relatives in the Bay Area and across the U.S.
How long does it take for a balikbayan box to arrive in the Philippines from the Bay Area?
Transit times vary depending on your shipment method and the destination in the Philippines. Generally, cargo from the SF Bay Area takes a few weeks for sea freight. Door to door delivery adds a few more days depending on the province. Contact Metro Box Cargo at 510-293-0167 for current estimated delivery timelines.
What can I put in a balikbayan box?
You can ship most personal goods including clothing, shoes, canned goods, dry food items, small appliances, household items, and toys. Certain items are restricted or prohibited -- such as liquids, flammables, weapons, and perishables. Our staff at Metro Box Cargo will walk you through what is allowed before you pack.
Can I send money to the Philippines at Metro Box Cargo?
Yes! Metro Box Cargo now offers Viamericas money remittance services. You can send money to the Philippines using your US Visa or Mastercard debit card. Your family can pick up cash at thousands of locations in the Philippines including Palawan Pawnshop, Cebuana Lhuillier, M Lhuillier, BDO, Metrobank, BPI, and more. Call us at 510-293-0167 or visit our Union City location to get started.
Do you offer door to door delivery to the Philippines?
Yes. Metro Box Cargo offers complete door to door service to the Philippines. Your balikbayan box is picked up from our Bay Area location and delivered straight to your family's home address in the Philippines. No need for your family to travel to pick it up at a port or warehouse.
What if I need to ship more than just a few boxes, like furniture or appliances?
We offer container shipment services for customers with larger shipping needs, including returning residents moving back to the Philippines with their household belongings. Contact us to discuss your options and get a quote.
Where is Metro Box Cargo located?
Our main location is in Union City, California, in the heart of the SF Bay Area. We also have an agent location in Hayward, Pacifica, and Elk Grove. We serve customers from all over the Bay Area including Fremont, Hayward, Oakland, San Leandro, Newark, and beyond. Call us at 510-293-0167 or visit www.metroboxcargo.com for more information.
A Final Word From Metro Box Cargo
We know how much it means to take care of your family back home in the Philippines. Every balikbayan box you pack is full of love, sacrifice, and hard work. And every peso you send home makes a difference. At Metro Box Cargo, we do not take that responsibility lightly.
With our new Viamericas partnership, we are making it even easier for you to do both -- send your box and send money -- without running around to multiple places. We are here in the SF Bay Area, your neighbors, your fellow Filipinos, ready to help.
Come visit us in Union City, CA. See the boxes. Talk to our team. And let Metro Box Cargo take care of getting your love home safely.
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