20 GCash Features That Changed How Filipinos Handle Money

For two decades, GCash has been changing how Filipinos manage their finances. Whether it's sending money, saving, investing, or insuring, GCash has made financial management more manageable and accessible for millions.

To celebrate its journey from a simple SMS-based money transfer service into the Philippines' leading finance super app, we list 20 essential GCash features that have helped shape Filipinos' financial lives today.

Heads Up, College Students! Unlock More Experiences When You Verify Your GCash Account in 3 Easy Steps

Your college experience just got an upgrade. As you begin one of the most exciting chapters of your student life, be prepared to make the most of every experience. Whether it’s trying out a new sport, joining a college org, attending events, or just getting through the daily grind, GCash is here to make every opportunity on your college journey more convenient and rewarding.

GCash is dedicated to helping students with all they need to make the most of their college experience by providing: 

More access to the things you enjoy

With GCash, you can quickly receive your allowances from your parents directly on your e-wallet. Additionally, sending money to your classmates is now even easier when splitting bills after eating at a restaurant or pooling money for supplies and printing costs. 

It's also more convenient to pay for your favorite hobbies with GCash. Shop online via Shopee, Lazada, or TikTok Shop and pay with GCash for more deals. You can also stay on top of your favorite subscriptions like Canva Pro, Spotify Premium, Netflix, or CapCut Premium.

Back-to-School Diskarte: How to Make the Most of What You Already Have

GCash’s lending solutions offer a helping hand for wais parents and breadwinners so that preparing for the new school year won’t feel bitin

Balik-Eskwela na naman! The thrill of picking out fresh notebooks, colorful pens, and cool backpacks can make the start of the school year feel like an adventure, but parents know what's coming: the long shopping list, a pile of bills and the fear of being bitin with back-to-school preparations.

But who’s to say that starting the school year has to drain your savings? With a touch of creativity and a bit of diskarte, you can kick off the academic year on a high note by making the most of what you have and managing your resources wisely. 

Repurpose and Reimagine

To avoid the pitfalls of overbuying, before going on a shopping frenzy, unleash your creativity and go through what you already own. Revisit your shopping list and hold off on purchasing anything that’s not needed right now, doesn’t have to be new, or won’t have a big impact on your child’s education. Back-to-school shopping doesn’t have to be done all in one go! 

Globe steers customers to purchase prepaid load via digital channels

Leading digital solutions platform Globe is shifting its prepaid load top-ups and load selling via digital channels in lieu of the popular call cards. This is in line with its commitment to sustainable business operations and seamless service delivery. 

Users of Globe Prepaid, TM and Globe At Home Prepaid WiFi may load up via the following loading channels, which can be accessed for free:

●       GlobeOne App

●       GCash

●       Globe website

“These digital alternatives make loading up easy and convenient and align with our continuing effort to embed sustainability in our operations. We encourage our customers to embrace this digital shift and join us in this digitization journey,” said Eric Tanbauco, Vice President of Mobile Prepaid Business at Globe.

Alipay+ and Partner E-Wallets Drive Sustainable Travel in Year-End Global Campaign

Global brands and leading digital wallets in Asia join Alipay+’s campaign to drive responsible international travel to support SMEs and the environment

Wide-ranging benefits and incentives for travelers from China and Southeast Asia as industry gears up for global travel recovery in 2024

A research project to be launched to monitor the ESG impact of the campaign to the environment and to local businesses

Alipay+, a payment technology and marketing solutions that connect over 25 leading e-wallets and payment apps to global merchants, sees rapid increase in total and daily transactions in 2023

Content creators team up to share tips against e-wallet phishing scams

Content creators and celebrities often share their daily dose of comical skits, life hacks, and shopping ‘budols.’ But aside from spreading entertainment, some of them also took immediate action to help protect netizens’ hard-earned money from being stolen through fun and educational videos. 

Top social media stars partnered with leading finance super app GCash to help spread awareness on e-wallet phishing scams, one of the most rampant cybercrimes in the country. 

Be one of 10 winners of 10K daily this Back-to-School season when you Scan-To-Pay with GCash!

The start of a new school year is just around the corner, and preparations are in full swing. Whether it’s stocking up on school supplies, upgrading gadgets, or purchasing a new set of outfits, GCash is making the Back-To-School season more exciting this year by giving away Php 10,000 to 10 winners daily who Scan to Pay or Pay Later with GGives or GCredit as they get a head start on shopping for the school year ahead. 

Have All Your Back-To-School Needs When You Scan-To-Pay or Pay Later with GCash

GCash Scan-To-Pay is a convenient and secure payment method for offline or in-store transactions with your favorite merchants. With GCash Scan-To-Pay, you only need your GCash app to pay for your purchases – saving you time and effort and allowing you more flexibility with your payments.

You can also Shop Now and Pay Later through GCash's borrowing services, GGives and GCredit. With GGives, you can make big upgrades feel light and easy by breaking down your payments in up to 24 months installment with 0 down payment.

With a total of PHP100k pot prize weekly per region dahil mas maLUCKY ang SWERTE sa GCash Lucky Load Promo

Feeling #GToBeLucky this 2023? This could be your lucky year as GCash Lucky Load is back - with bigger prizes and more chances to win each week!

GCash users in NCR, North Luzon, South Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao have the chance to win up to Php 100,000 weekly from the Lucky Load draw when they load, play, and match the winning combination!

For every Php 50 worth of mobile, broadband, or even non-telco load that you purchase on the GCash app, you automatically earn one ticket to join the Lucky Load promo.

There are three ways to play and access your tickets.

Click on the pop-up banner on your screen after successfully buying load

Check the Lucky Load notification in your GCash inbox

GCash rolls out ‘DoubleSafe’ to arrest account takeovers

Intensifies information campaign vs scams through GSafeTayo

GCash, the Philippines’ number one financial app, rolls out ‘DoubleSafe’, a game-changing security feature to safeguard its users from account takeovers.

DoubleSafe strengthens the security of GCash’s 76 million users as it prevents unauthorized account access. Before DoubleSafe, GCash already required two levels of authentication or 2-Factor Authentication. The first level of security is the OTP (One-time PIN), a unique number combination sent only to the user’s mobile number. The second level of authentication is the MPIN (Mobile PIN) which is a 4-digit passcode that only the customer or GCash owner should know.  

To reinforce the security of customers’ accounts, starting March 2023, GCash will now require all users to activate DoubleSafe in order to add an additional layer of security to their account. This feature will be activated for every first login to a new mobile phone to ensure the continued protection of its users. The feature uses facial recognition, which means that even if a user inadvertently shares their MPIN and OTP to fraudsters, their account cannot be accessed from another device without scanning the owner's face – ultimately preventing account takeovers.

GCash among Top 10 Apps in PH in 2022– data.ai

GCash, the country’s top finance app and only double unicorn, is among the top 10 apps in the Philippines in four categories, according to the just released 2022 State of Mobile report of data.ai (formerly App Annie), cementing its position as the top e-wallet for Filipinos.

The mobile wallet, operated by the Globe Group’s Mynt, ranked the #4 top app in downloads in the Philippines, and #5 in terms of monthly active users in the country across all categories. Notably, it was the only fintech app on the top 10 list in both categories, alongside social media, chat and e-commerce apps.

Meanwhile, GCash’s parent Globe was ranked the #4 top company in terms of app downloads across all categories, edging out the only other telco in the list operating an e-wallet, which was in 8th place.

Be Ready To Discover Bigger Things with Your First E-Wallet, GCash Jr.

Ready, Set, G! Great news for kids and teens who can’t wait to have their very own GCash account!

To give young Filipinos a safe and secure cashless payment channel and a fun digital experience, GCash, the country’s leading mobile wallet, introduces GCash Jr., the newest e-wallet in the GCash app for minors aged 7 to 17 years old! With the GCash Jr., young users can access a host of digital financial services along with exciting offers such as exclusive fandom deals, gaming vouchers and discounts, premium access to their favorite shows, music, and so much more in a trendy user interface made just for them!

The new GCash Jr. lets youngsters learn how to be financially aware and responsible at an early age while still pursuing their passion and doing what they love -- whether it’s gaming, music, shopping, and more.

You can now #PayWithGCash for your Viu subscription

GCash, the leading e-wallet app in the country, is bringing you a convenient and hassle-free way of enjoying the latest Asian content anytime and anywhere through Viu, the leading Asia-based over-the-top (OTT) video streaming service in greater Southeast Asia. 

Even if you don’t have a credit or debit card, you can now get access to Viu’s popular and current content, including Viu original content, dramas, variety shows, anime and movies from Asia – all you need is your GCash account!

Viu has recently premiered the Viu Original Adaptation of KDrama suspense drama Flower of Evil, starring Piolo Pascual and Lovi Poe. The adaptation is also being shown in Viu’s 16 markets across Asia, the Middle East and South Africa 48 hours before its television broadcast in the Philippines. 

Enjoy Flower of Evil, Why Her?, Miracle, Eve and more Asian entertainment to the fullest when you subscribe to Viu’s premium plan. Enjoy ad-free viewing and unlimited downloads, and view via TV app or TV casting with Full HD-1080p video quality. With a premium plan, you can also skip spoilers because you get to watch ahead of anybody else by getting access to your favorite shows as fast as 8 hours after their original telecast.

Paying for your Viu account using GCash is simple. Here’s how:

• Create a Viu account or login through the mobile app.
• Tap P49 for you first 3 months
• Pay with GCash via App Store or Google Play.

Redeem life-enabling GCash vouchers via the new GlobeOne app!

Don’t know what to do with your Globe Rewards points? Good news!  You can now use them to redeem life-enabling GCash vouchers via the new GlobeOne app.

Easily redeem GCash Pay QR vouchers to enjoy bill discounts with partner merchants like Generika Drugstore and Shell.  You can also save money with the P20 GCash Buy Load voucher to top up your prepaid account.

If you prefer a cash equivalent, just choose GSave Coins for 10 Rewards points or P50 GCash Credits for 50 points.

“Globe does not just power connectivity but also extends to its customers’ life-enabling offers. Using the new GlobeOne App, customers can maximize their well-earned Rewards points by redeeming GCash Load, QR payments, or GSave coins,” said Globe Reward Head Jerome Patalud.

Join the Hapag Movement, help relieve hunger using Globe Rewards, GCash

Around 15 million Filipinos reportedly experienced involuntary hunger last year, according to the Social Weather Stations. This continuing struggle came amid the lingering pandemic in the country which, at its height, saw record unemployment rates and an economic downturn.

As the nation treads the path to recovery, Globe’s Hapag Movement aims to rally Filipinos behind a collective effort to help feed the hungry.

Make your vacation hassle-free with these cashless travel hacks

Trips are now made less stressful because you can use GCash for all your pre-travel needs – from shopping trip essentials to booking flights and accommodations and paying for tours!

Everyone is excited to flex their fun vacation recap videos, but we all know that we have to go through that dreaded phase of meticulous budgeting, OOTD planning, itinerary preparation and countless bookings just to get a perfect travel experience.  

But with a convenient, secure and rewarding e-wallet app like GCash, you can be prepared for your next grand getaway without going through the stress and hassle of planning. With just a few taps, you can plan and pay for your entire trip itinerary without leaving home – say goodbye to lining up for anything! Even better, you can get exclusive discounts and rewards just by using GCash to pay for your trip and travel essentials. 

GCash tightens user verification process to enhance traceability ahead of 2022 elections

GCash, the country’s leading mobile wallet, has pledged to implement safeguards to prevent possible misuse of the platform for illegal vote-buying for the upcoming 2022 local and national elections.

The top e-wallet made this commitment together with other fintech companies at the recent virtual launch of FinTech Alliance Philippines and the E-Money Association of the Philippines’ (EMAP) advocacy campaign on responsible use of digital payment platforms. The campaign was launched in collaboration with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC). 

According to GCash President and CEO Martha Sazon, also Chair of EMAP, the leading e-wallet has implemented stricter user onboarding and account verification processes to enhance traceability of transactions within the GCash platform. The company will also adopt more stringent measures as part of its “Know Your Customer” process. 

Blockbusters for P50: UPSTREAM PH now on Gcash

Want to upgrade your home viewing experience? You can now watch top films, series and live events through your mobile wallet.

Video-on-demand platform UPSTREAM is now available on GCash through GLife, which gives you access to lifestyle services, from food delivery and retail to transport and entertainment. Just click on GLife on your GCash dashboard, search for UPSTREAM PH, and be transported to a whole new streaming experience wherever you are.

“UPSTREAM PH has a full line-up of content where there’s something for everyone, from movies to series to live events. And the good thing is, you can enjoy watching in the comfort of your own home, with just one ticket payment for the whole family. With our partnership with GCash, choosing what you want, paying for it and watching it can be conveniently done on Upstream PH inside GLife,” said UPSTREAM PH CEO Dondon Monteverde.

Prabh Singh, head of GLife, shared how this seamless access gives Filipinos a fast, safe and convenient way to access UPSTREAM’s premium content.

Top 5 Christmas gift ideas you can give via the GCash App

This 2020 holiday season is unique because of the pandemic, community quarantines and lack of opportunities to socialize with family and friends. So it’s no surprise that consumers will find other ways to give gifts -- or even give non-conventional gifts -- for Christmas.

GCash, the undisputed leader and preferred mobile wallet in the Philippines, suggests that Filipinos go for digital gifts readily available within the GCash app for Christmas. This is not only very practical and usable, but will also keep consumers safe from the pandemic by being contactless.

“This holiday season is the first in recent history where some friends and families won’t be able to see each other because of the pandemic, preventing much needed social interaction. However, through fintech, we can still make our loved ones feel the Christmas spirit. This is possible with GCash,” said Martha Sazon, President and CEO of GCash.

TM offers most affordable prepaid load promos, available only on GCash

TM customers can now enjoy the best and most affordable load promos yet only on GCash, offering free calls and texts to all networks, and more mobile data, at a lower price to stream their favorite videos, connect with loved ones and friends on social media, enjoy activities like gaming or karaoke, access online learning apps and platforms, and many others. 

Through GCash’s Buy Load feature, TM offers the best load promo packages to its customers with unlimited calls and texts to all networks, regular mobile data allocation, and FREE mobile data packs of their choice.

Safe, secure, and cashless! 5 reasons to trust GCash with your online transactions

As more and more people go cashless amid the new normal, security has to be the top priority for fintech companies to maintain customer trust. With accessibility, comes great responsibility.

It is in our nature as Filipinos to be anxious about the safety of online transactions. Despite the ease and practicality offered by mobile wallets, fraud and other forms of theft have also made their way into the digital realm.