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GCash has extended zero fees for transfers to and from the Middle East until April 30, 2026 to help ease the financial burden of its users and their families amid the ongoing developments in the region.   The initiative allows overseas Filipinos in affected areas to stay connected with loved ones back home and to receive assistance without added costs. This supports the national government's continuing efforts to prioritize the safety and welfare of overseas Filipinos.   This means Filipinos in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, Israel, Lebanon, and Jordan will not be charged for their bank transfers to the Philippines and other transactions like buy load and pay bills. Waived transaction fees will be credited back via in-app cashback. No registration is required, eligible fees will be automatically returned to GCash user accounts, and users will receive an in-app notification confirming that the cashback has been successfully credited. ...

Millions of Filipinos today navigate daily life with the support of digital financial tools, and for GCash, the momentum behind many of these solutions begins within its own workforce. Within its offices, there is a strong culture that encourages employees to take initiative, collaborate across disciplines, and develop services grounded in real user needs, reflecting its view that meaningful innovation is driven by empowered teams working toward shared impact across the Philippines. This relentless customer obsession ensures that every solution developed is grounded in users' real needs. This direction is shaped by its core values “Change the Game” and “Care Like Owners,” which influence how teams approach both product development and problem-solving. Supporting this mindset is what the company calls its Happiness Chain, a cycle in which engaged employees create better solutions, satisfied users reinforce trust, and sustained growth allows continued shareholder investment in talent...

With the celebration of Women’s Month, Fuse Financing, Inc.—the lending arm of GCash— reaffirms its commitment to championing women by making credit more accessible and dignified.  Through a landmark Php 1.75 billion credit facility from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Fuse’s digital lending product GLoan,  Fuse is breaking long-standing barriers in traditional banking, providing Filipinos with a vital gateway to financing that helps keep their stores stocked, grow businesses, and bridge critical funding gaps for their families.   One of the borrowers is Juvy Camante, a 55-year-old store owner from Pateros. In the past, she avoided applying for loans because of complicated paperwork and strict requirements from traditional lenders. The simple application process of GLoan helped Camante overcome this barrier, providing her with confidence to use credit to support her business.   “Dati natatakot ako mangutang dahil sa dami ng requirements at baka hindi makabayad, ...

In a showcase of public sector excellence, the 5th GCash Digital Excellence Awards (GDEA) officially set the benchmark for modern governance, honoring local government units (LGUs), national agencies, health care and education institutions that have successfully bridged the gap between traditional service and a digital-first Philippines   Held at the Grand Hyatt Manila in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, this year’s theme, “Recognizing Digital Pioneers: Empowering the Public Sector for a Modern, Inclusive Philippines”, highlighted the vital role of government institutions in driving the country’s digital modernization. Through its digital payment infrastructure, GCash continues to support these public institutions in building secure, efficient, and citizen-focused services.   Across agencies, digitalization has created a stronger culture of transparency, reduced manual cash handling, and shortened transaction times. Citizens now exper...

Reinforcing its role in advancing financial literacy and inclusion nationwide, finance super app GCash introduces the Philippines’ first artificial intelligence–powered financial coach to be embedded in an e-wallet. Developed with support from Microsoft and powered by enterprise-grade AI, it converses in English, Tagalog, Cebuano, and Hiligaynon to make financial services easier to understand for all Filipinos. Pera Coach responds contextually to user prompts like financial goals, budget considerations, and risk appetite, delivering guidance personalized to each user’s financial journey.    Despite improvements in the country’s financial inclusion agenda in recent years, the ability to meaningfully use a broader range of financial services, like insurance and investments, remains limited. Persistent gaps in financial literacy contribute to this low adoption, with many Filipinos lacking access to clear and credible guidance. According to a 2021 survey by the...

GCash is waiving transaction fees on bank transfers, bill payments, and mobile load purchases for GCash Overseas users in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Oman to help ease their financial burden amid the ongoing developments in the Middle East.  This initiative allows overseas Filipinos in affected areas to stay connected with loved ones back home and to receive assistance without added costs. This supports the national government's continuing efforts to prioritize the safety and welfare of overseas Filipinos. Waived transaction fees will be credited back via in-app cashback. No registration is required, and eligible fees will be automatically returned to GCash user accounts, and users will receive an in-app notification confirming that the cashback has been successfully credited. For transactions made from March 4—10, 2026, cashback will be credited back to users on March 20, 2026. Transactions from March 11—14, 2026 will receive cashbacks on Ma...

Finance super app GCash, together with Manulife Investment Management and Trust Corporation (Manulife Investments Philippines), is expanding Filipinos’ access to the global property market by introducing Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) funds and other income-paying unit investment trust funds (UITFs) within the GCash app.   GCash users may access four income-paying UITFs on GFunds from Manulife Investments Philippines, including the first REIT funds to come to the e-wallet. These include the Manulife Asia Pacific REIT Fund and the Manulife Global REIT Feeder Fund, which comprise investments in Asia and global properties. In addition, the newly added Manulife Global Preferred Income Fund and Manulife Asia Dynamic Bond Feeder Fund aim to help Filipinos access additional income through other diversified investments with attractive yield advantage.   Through the partnership, Filipinos have an opportunity to earn from global property rentals—including hotels, condominiums, and ...

Mas madali na ang pagsakay sa MRT-3 gamit ang GCash Commute, ang cashless na paraan ng pagbayad sa mga istasyon ng tren. Sa serbisyong ito, hindi na kailangang pumila para mag-reload o pumila para sa stored value cards. Ang laman ng iyong GCash wallet, puwede nang gawing pambayad sa biyahe. May tatlong paraan ng pagbabayad gamit ang GCash app: 1.                Scan gamit ang Commute QR code 2.                Tap gamit ang GCash Visa Card o any Visa o Mastercard 3.             ...

Days move fast. For daily commuters, they are a constant juggle—beating the rush, staying on schedule, and making sure you get from home to work as quickly as possible. Which is why nothing spikes commuter stress like realizing you’re low on balance—right when you’re already in line, already late, and already surrounded by equally rushed strangers.  Suddenly, it’s a scramble: searching for a top-up station, queuing behind others, or dealing with reloading machines that seem to break only during peak hours or even the ticket booths where card top-up lines merge with single-journey ticket purchases. In the middle of rush hour, these small hiccups turn into full-blown setbacks, proving that top-up problems don’t just delay your commute—they derail your entire day. One Less Thing to Worry About—Thanks to GCash   Somewhere between the morning rush and the daily routine, you discover GCash—and finally, no more second-guessing your balance while the line grows longer behind you, chec...

Cebu City once again came alive with color, devotion, and celebration as the Sinulog Festival filled the streets with music, movement, and community spirit in honor of the Santo Niño. Joining the festivities, GCash brought a mix of exciting on-ground activities and practical digital solutions, turning Sinulog into a celebration of faith and culture, and progress for local nano, micro, small, and medium enterprises (NMSMEs). GCash Sinulog activities highlighted how faster, cashless payments can help small businesses keep up with the festival rush, serve more customers, and unlock new income opportunities during peak moments of celebration. Festival-goers enjoyed GCash experience hubs across key festival areas, with interactive booths at the grandstand and mobile PisoCarts stationed along parade routes. Through these PisoCarts, essential items were offered for just ₱1 when paid via GCash QR, showcasing how digital payments make transactions quicker, easier, and more convenient amid large...

  The Ministry of Social Services and Development of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (MSSD-BARMM) has partnered with GCash, the Philippines’ leading finance super app and largest cashless ecosystem, to expand its cashless disbursement system under the Financial Assistance System Transformation (FAST) Project, an initiative designed to make the distribution of social assistance faster, more efficient, and more transparent for beneficiaries across the region.   While MSSD-BARMM has already begun transitioning to digital payouts, the partnership with GCash expands the reach of the FAST Project, ensuring that financial assistance is more accessible and convenient for beneficiaries, including those in remote and underserved communities.   “This partnership strengthens our FAST Project by expanding our cashless distribution channels and ensuring timely assistance for our beneficiaries,” said Atty. Raissa H. Jajuri...

GCash, the Philippines’ leading mobile finance super app, continues to advance financial inclusion and community initiatives through its tech-for-good efforts, as Filipinos raised ₱64 million in 2025 via GBayanihan, its in-app digital donation platform. GBayanihan removes barriers to giving by connecting millions of GCash users directly to vetted NGOs nationwide, enabling seamless and transparent contributions using their mobile phones.   Making bayanihan always-on for Filipinos   By integrating donations directly into the GCash app, GBayanihan connects Filipinos to NGOs in remote and underserved areas where traditional donation channels are limited. The platform offers a seamless, transparent, and mobile-first experience that removes barriers to giving. It also enables overseas Filipinos to contribute directly to local NGOs without having to navigate complex remittance channels, and fosters a culture of giving that extend...

  The Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) has formally partnered with G-Xchange, Inc. (GXI), the mobile wallet operator behind GCash, to significantly enhance the speed, security, and convenience of online travel tax refunds for Filipino travelers.   Through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed in Makati City, TIEZA will now adopt the GCash Funds Disbursement Service (FDS) to facilitate the real-time crediting of approved travel tax refunds directly into the GCash wallets of eligible passengers.   This modernization initiative aligns with Executive Order No. 170, which mandates the adoption of digital payment systems across government, and Republic Act No. 9593 (Tourism Act of 2009), which empowers TIEZA to institute systems and partnerships that ensure the efficient administration of travel tax collection and refund services.   Making digital refunds seamless for Filipino travelers   Through the ...

  The Municipality of San Juan in La Union, in partnership with GCash, the country’s leading finance super app, is rolling out a digital Fund Disbursement Service and issuing free GCash Visa Cards to ensure faster, safer, and more timely delivery of financial assistance—particularly as the community prepares for the increased financial needs of the holiday season.   For years, beneficiaries in San Juan have relied on manual payout processes that required long queues and in-person verification at crowded disbursement venues, often causing delays during peak periods such as year-end.   San Juan, La Union Mayor Mariquita P. Ortega underscored how the initiative strengthens the LGU’s commitment to efficient public service delivery. “The Municipality of San Juan is committed to modernizing the way we deliver public service, and this initiative with GCash is a major step toward faster and more transparent financial assistance distrib...

Manila, Philippines  — The holidays are the ultimate season of giving, but for many of us, it also means juggling a long list of expenses that come from preparing for Noche Buena, buying gifts, and traveling with friends or family. With Christmas just around the corner, GCash is here to sprinkle a little extra fun on your everyday spending with its Shake It, Win It raffle.  This Merry GCash season, every time you use GCash to pay, you get chances to win prizes every single day! Whether you’re checking out your cart online, wandering through Christmas bazaars, or catching up over dinner, paying with GCash automatically earns you entries to the raffle giveaway. It’s an easy way to get rewarded for all your little moments of heartfelt generosity, and paying will always be fast and seamless with GCash. From November 10, 2025, to December 26, 2025, users have the chance to win GCash credits ranging from PHP 5,000 all the way up to PHP 1 million with every shake, with mo...

Working students are now a step closer to finishing their studies through the Study Now, Pay Later (SNPL) program of Fuse Financing Inc., the lending arm of GCash. This flexible lending option powered by GGives provides students and families with an instalment-based payment system that covers up to 100% of tuition with no down payment and lower interest rates.   For many Filipinos, financial challenges remain the biggest barrier to completing a college degree. Tertiary education in the country faces high dropout rates, with financial strain as the primary cause. The SNPL program seeks to help close this gap and empower more students to finish their education. A financial safety net for students As for the 21-year-old accounting student, Xander Gandionco faced his own hurdles. As the eldest of three siblings, he worked as a service crew employee to help support his family and fund his education. While he managed to balance both responsibilities, there w...

Guided by efforts that broaden access to finance and partnerships that uplift communities, GCash, the Philippines’ #1 finance superapp and largest cashless ecosystem, was recently recognized at the prestigious ESGBusiness Awards 2025, earning honors in the Digital Inclusion Award and Cross-Sector Collaboration Award categories. These distinctions highlight how the country’s top finance super app continues to drive sustainability by embedding inclusive finance into the everyday lives of Filipinos. The Digital Inclusion Award affirms the role of GCash in transforming access to financial services. By offering simple, secure tools such as GSave, GGives, GFunds, and GInsure, the app has made it possible for millions—including women, Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) owners, and those outside Metro Manila—to save, borrow, invest, and protect themselves financially. At the same time, initiatives like PeraTalks...