Heads Up! There’s a New Way to Pay in the Philippines — And It Happens with One Tap of Your Smartphone
Manila, Philippines — GCash continues to bring future-forward innovations to the Philippines with the official launch of GCash Tap to Pay, a contactless payment system that lets users of the app pay merchants with just one tap of their smartphone. Now available to Android users, GCash becomes the first e-wallet in the country to enable NFC-powered payments, allowing users to log in to the GCash app, tap and pay at any Mastercard accepting POS terminal nationwide.
While Tap to Pay technology has long been the norm in major cities around the world, offering speed and convenience, this marks the first time such a seamless, NFC-based payment experience is being made widely accessible in the Philippines through a local e-wallet. With this innovation, GCash not only brings global payment standards to Filipinos but also reinforces its position as the country’s top fintech platform, continuously innovating to allow its users to level up their lives.
Tap into quicker – and safer – payments, accepted at millions of local and international stores through GCash and its partner, Mastercard.
From navigating morning grocery runs, commuting around the metro, to late-night dinner runs, errands, and schedules can already be difficult enough to manage, the last thing you need is the added burden of figuring out if you have enough cash to last you through the day.
GCash Tap to Pay is designed for ultimate convenience with quicker payments powered by Near Field Communications (NFC) technology. This allows devices in close proximity to exchange data securely. Each payment uses authentication protocols to verify user identity, while all transmitted data is encrypted, making transactions resistant to tampering and fraud. With this, GCash ensures that users enjoy a frictionless and protected payment experience every time.
Tap to Pay works at any terminal that accepts Mastercard payments, both locally and abroad. This partnership allows users to enjoy the same seamless tap-and-go experience wherever they go, even when traveling internationally, where it can be a huge hassle to be weighed down by a wallet filled with foreign coins, bills, and multiple cards.
Through this innovation, GCash eliminates the various everyday hassles by simplifying the payment process; just tap your phone, and you’re good to go. There’s no need to scan a QR code or fumble through your spare change, because all you need to pay for your morning cup of coffee or your unexpected grocery run is your smartphone – and no additional fees!
Experience payments in a tap today
Ready to experience effortless and secure payments? Activate GCash Tap to Pay and enjoy transactions in just one tap. Here’s how you can activate and use GCash with your phone:
One-Time Setup: How to Activate GCash Tap to Pay
- Under “Settings”, open “Connections”.
- Enable “NFC and contactless payments”.
- Log in to your GCash app.
- Tap “Tap To Pay”.
- Agree to the stated terms and conditions.
- Your “Tap To Pay” feature should now be activated!
How to use GCash Tap To Pay
- Log in to your GCash app
- Tap your phone on the store’s POS terminal. Done!
Experience it for yourself today and download the GCash app on the App Store or Google Play Store.
