GCash, the leading mobile wallet in the Philippines has made its app available to overseas Filipinos in 16 countries across Asia, Europe, and North America.
The service, now known as GCash Overseas, enables Filipinos in those 16 new countries to download and utilise the GCash app, regardless of having Philippine SIMs or SIM cards from those nations. GCash Overseas is available in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Germany, Qatar, Kuwait, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Australia. This expansion is in response to the growing demand for financial services among the Filipino diaspora, which numbers over 10 million worldwide.
This development aims to address the financial needs of the global Filipino community, providing them with a secure and convenient way to manage their finances.
GCash Overseas users can enjoy various services, including sending money to the Philippines, paying bills, and purchasing mobile loads, among other features.
In addition to its core services, GCash has partnered with Ikon Solutions Asia, Inc., to further support Filipinos who are working abroad with digital financial solutions tailored to their needs.
Paul Albano
“We recognise the financial needs of over 10 million Filipinos living abroad. With GCash now available beyond the Philippines, we are responding to the needs of global Filipinos in these cashless digital economies, providing them with a safe, secure, and efficient fintech solution to send money back home,”
said Paul Albano, General Manager of GCash International.
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FAQs
GCash, the leading mobile wallet in the Philippines has made its app available to overseas Filipinos in 16 countries across Asia, Europe, and North America.
Can GCash be used in the US? ›
However, the only way you can use GCash in the US is if you hold a valid Filipino passport. Still, using GCash in the USA is just like using GCash in the Philippines, meaning the app is based in Philippine pesos and cannot support US dollar deposits.
Can I register GCash with an international number? ›
GCash Overseas allows Filipinos abroad to sign up to GCash using an international mobile number.
Who owns GCash in the Philippines? ›
GCash is a Filipino mobile payments service owned by Globe Fintech Innovations, Inc. (doing business as Mynt), and operated by its wholly-owned subsidiary, G-Xchange, Inc.
How to make a GCash account in the US? ›
How to register?
- Enter MPIN & start enjoying GCash!
- Select country, & input mobile number.
- Enter information.
- Set your MPIN (make sure you don't forget this), then proceed to log in.
- Ready your PH Passport or a valid PH ID for scanning to verify your account.
- Prepare for facial verification via selfie.
Here are the steps to follow:
- Sign up on any of the third-party money transfer apps or platforms.
- Enter your personal details.
- Get your account verified.
- Enter transfer amount.
- Enter your recipient's country.
- Choose GCash as your delivery method.
- Enter the recipient's GCash-registered name & account number.
GCash may send OTPs to the recovery email address associated with your account. Make sure your Gmail recovery email is up-to-date. Contact GCash Support: If you're still not receiving OTPs via Gmail, consider reaching out to GCash customer support.
Can non-Filipinos use GCash? ›
Foreign Nationals above 18 years old need to submit their Alien Certificate of Registration to get Fully Verified in GCash. Foreign nationals may also need to submit their DOLE Alien Employment / School Registration Form and their proof of billing as supplementary documents to proceed with their verification.
What SIM can I use for GCash? ›
Anyone using a Philippine network like Globe, TM, Talk N Text, Smart, SUN, or DITO can create a GCash account. If you're 18 or older, read on to learn how. If you're between 7 and 17, click here to find out how to make a GCash Jr account.
How many people are using GCash in the Philippines? ›
GCash is a mobile wallet service developed by Mynt, a subsidiary of Globe Telecom. It is the most popular mobile wallet in the Philippines, with over 76 million registered users as of 2023, accounting for 67% of the Philippines' population.
Users can also pay bills and buy load credits, among others. GCash is also available as a payment platform in select merchants in several countries, including Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Macau, Qatar, UAE, US, France, Italy, Germany, Switzerland and UK.
What is the bank name of GCash? ›
Mynt, which operates GCash, is a partnership between Globe Telecom, the Ayala Corporation, and Ant Financial, that provides innovative and first-in-world fintech solutions to consumers and merchants by disrupting traditional channels through digital financial technology services.
What countries can you use GCash in? ›
Countries accepting GCash QR Payment
- Japan.
- Singapore (Must be a Filipino GCash user)
- Malaysia.
- South Korea.
- United Kingdom.
- France.
- Italy.
- Germany.
You can directly use your linked GCash cards to pay for purchases locally and internationally for all merchants that accept Visa.
Does GCash work everywhere? ›
Through its partnership with Visa, GCash users can make cashless transactions with over 80 million merchants across 200 countries. Customers can order the new GCash Card via the app. Aside from that, they can pay with GCash in establishments that accept Alipay+ by either scanning their QR codes or generating a code.
