GCash, the mobile wallet service, is spreading its wings to more countries and territories, responding to the surging demand for its services during the era of “revenge spending.”
As the allure of GCash extends beyond Philippine shores, here’s your passport to understanding where this digital financial companion can accompany you.
If you’re a Filipino citizen armed with either a Philippine-issued or Non Philippine-issued SIM, you’re in luck. GCash can join you on your international adventures.
For those with a fully verified account using a Philippine-issued SIM, the entire GCash experience awaits you, offering a seamless gateway to a plethora of features and services.
But what if you find yourself abroad with a Non-Philippine-issued SIM? Fear not; GCash has you covered. Below, we unravel how you can harness the power of GCash while you explore foreign territories.
GCash is now your travel companion in various countries, allowing you to make payments via QR codes. These include:
- France
- Hong Kong
- Italy
- Japan
- Macau
- Malaysia
- South Korea
- Singapore
- UAE
- United Kingdom
- USA
This expansion isn’t just a shot in the dark; it’s part of GCash’s Global Pay initiative, which took its maiden flight in Japan in 2021. The journey began with a partnership between GCash and Alipay+.
GCash has an ambitious mission: to simplify financial transactions for travelers. Unlike the hassle often associated with ATMs, credit cards, or cash, GCash is determined to eliminate the inconveniences arising from high exchange rates and additional charges. In doing so, they aim to make your overseas spending experience as smooth as a well-choreographed dance.
Now, let’s break down the steps for putting GCash to good use while you’re abroad:
- Keep an eye out for the Alipay+ and GCash logo when you’re at the checkout counter.
- Fire up your GCash app and select “Pay Abroad with Alipay+.” Then, let the merchant scan your QR code or scan the merchant’s QR code.
- Once the amount is verified, simply tap “Pay.”
But GCash isn’t stopping there. They have big plans in store for globetrotters, including access to real-time conversion rates for the local currency at your current location. This means you’ll always know where you stand financially, and your GCash app will display your balances in your home currency and the local currency.
The Daily Netizen 