Newsletter: Ph fintech Mynt scales GStocks into country's largest online retail platform for local stock market

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Beyond powering frictionless digital payments in areas like public transportation, online and offline cashless purchases, and peer-to-peer transfers, Mynt, the parent company of the Philippines' number one finance super app GCash, is also expanding access to investing through its wealthtech platform.

Newsletter: GCash boosts security with new self-service tools for subscription management, account and money-lock features

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GCash, the Philippines' number one finance superapp and largest cashless ecosystem, has launched its new in-app Security Center, giving users direct control over how their accounts are protected. The hub features new user-controlled safeguards: theLock My Account for immediate account suspension, Money Lock for securing wallet funds, and Subscription Center, which lets users see where their GCash account is connected and unlink merchants or apps whenever they want—all of which are consolidated in one place, so users can act quickly when it matters most.

Newsletter: GCash enables users to get instant digital tax refunds across 16 countries

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Filipino travelers shopping abroad can now receive eligible tax refunds in minutes through their GCash wallets. Powered by Alipay+ and its global tax refund partner Global Blue, the new Digital Tax Refund feature enables outbound Filipino travelers to receive tax refunds instantly and directly in Philippine Peso (PHP) through the GCash app.

Newsletter: GCash powers Davao Kadayawan Festival 2026 through cashless payments, local partnerships, and exclusive perks

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As Davao City prepares to celebrate Kadayawan Festival 2026, thousands of locals and tourists are expected to gather for its colorful street festivities, trade fairs, food parks, and cultural events. Amid the excitement, GCash, the country's leading finance super app and largest cashless ecosystem, is making the celebration more exciting by bringing seamless digital payments, exclusive consumer promos, and stronger partnerships with local merchants.

Newsletter: GCash redefines payment convenience with direct Visa and Mastercard card linking

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To deliver greater convenience and payment freedom, GCash, the country’s #1  finance superapp, will soon allow users to link their Visa or Mastercard debit and credit cards directly as a payment source for transactions. Set to roll out within August, this new feature will enable seamless in-store purchases even when a user's wallet balance is low or even empty, eliminating the need to first cash in.

Newsletter: GCash Parent Mynt Cited as Sole Philippine Firm in World's Top Fintech Companies List

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The Philippines' Mynt, Inc., the parent company of country's number one finance super app GCash, has been named among the World's Top Fintech Companies 2026 by CNBC (Consumer News and Business Channel), a leading global business media outlet, and Statista, a German data platform. Listed under the Payments category, Mynt stands out as the only Philippine fintech company to make it to this prestigious international ranking.

Newsletter: Ministry of Social Services and Development-BARMM partners with GCash to roll out Bangsamoro Cards, expanding cashless disbursement under FAST Project

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(L-R) MSSD-BARMM Special Geographic Area provincial social welfare officer Haron D. Amer, RSW ; GCash regional business unit head Tania Padilla; B2B sales head Cleo Celeste Santos; MSSD Maguindanao del Norte provincial social welfare officer Hadia Emma S. Ali, RSW; Maguindanao del Norte chief of staff Bai Shaiida B. Mastura; GCash for Business general manager Paul Albano; BARMM cabinet secretary Mohammad Asnin Pendatun; MSSD-BARMM deputy minister Ustadza Nur-Ainee Tan Lim; Mynt chief regulatory officer Atty. Cef Sison; chief strategy officer Rowie Zamora; and VP and head of corporate sustainability and communications Michelle Fernandez

The Ministry of Social Services and Development (MSSD) of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has partnered with GCash 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.

Newsletter: GBonds enables Filipinos to access bond investments with yields up to 7%

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As inflation continues to impact household budgets and market volatility persists, more Filipinos are seeking investment options that can help preserve and grow their hard-earned money. Government bonds, long considered among the safest investment instruments available with zero default risk, are drawing more attention with yields in the secondary market reaching as high as 7%.

Newsletter: GCash ushers in more seamless train commutes on LRT-2 via GCash Commute QR

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GCash for Business general manager Paul Albano tests the GCash Commute QR during the launch of cashless payment system at the LRT-2 Legarda station

Passengers of Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) can now pay for their fares directly from their phones using GCash Commute QR, making their commutes faster and more convenient. 

Newsletter: SEC and GCash lending arm Fuse to roll out nationwide campaign to promote safe, responsible digital borrowing

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(L-R) GCash chief marketing officer Neil Trinidad; Fuse Financing Inc. chief commercial and business assurance officer Jong Layug; president and CEO Tony Isidro; Securities and Exchange (SEC) Commission commissioner Rogelio Quevedo; and  financing and lending department director Sheara Lupango -Tamayo

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has partnered with Fuse Financing Inc.,the lending arm of GCash, to launch a nationwide financial literacy campaign that empowers Filipinos to borrow responsibly, recognize unlicensed lenders, and protect themselves from predatory lending and financial distress.

Newsletter: RCBC, DOTr, and LRTA Bring Global EMV Transit Standards to LRT-2; Roll out PISO Fare Promo

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Commuters on Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) can now simply tap their Visa or Mastercard debit, credit, or prepaid cards, use Near Field Communication (NFC)-enabled mobile wallets such as Google Pay, or scan GCash QR to pay for their fares following the launch of the country’s first rail-based automated fare collection system that seamlessly integrates open-loop EMV card payments, mobile NFC, and QR payments in a single interoperable platform.

Newsletter: UAE, US, and Canada-based OFW Kababayans celebrate 128th Independence Day with GCash Overseas

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Overseas Filipinos gather to commemorate the country’s 128th Independence Day with GCash Overseas.

Filipinos in the United Arab Emirates, the United States, and Canada celebrated the 128th Philippine Independence Day through a series of cultural, sports, and community activities in partnership with various organizations and GCash, creating opportunities for kababayans abroad to come together.

Newsletter: How GCash Fuse brings more Filipinos and MSMEs into formal credit, helping them move toward a better future

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Ivy Tomasar participates in the kick-off of Wais Tindera Caravan held in Brgy. Commonwealth, Quezon City

In the heart of Barangay Bagong Silangan, the rhythmic sound of a freezer door opening and closing marks the pace of Ivy Joy Tomasar’s day. Two years ago, the 33-year-old mother of three was one of millions of "unbanked" Filipinos— with no credit history, no collateral, and little hope of securing a traditional bank loan. 

Today, she is a business owner. 

Newsletter: Cross-border transactions: Unified merchant database to accelerate MSME digital adoption, strengthen ASEAN economic growth

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(L–R) Grab chief organisational capability officer Chin Yin Ong; G-Xchange Inc. president and CEO Oscar Enrico Reyes Jr.; World Economic Forum head of regional projects for Asia Pacific Sandy Chong; Tech for Good Institute institute director Arifah Sharifuddin; and Microsoft director of government affairs, Southeast Asia Nabila Hussain

A unified merchant database and verifiable identity are key to helping Filipino MSMEs adopt digital platforms and grow in the digital economy, Oscar Enrico Reyes Jr., president and CEO of G-Xchange Inc., the mobile wallet operator of GCash, said in a panel discussion during the ASEAN Business Environment Forum. 

Newsletter: GCash cracks down on Online Task Scammers, intensifies anti-fraud campaign

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GCash is intensifying its efforts against task scams and other forms of social engineering fraud as digital scam syndicates become increasingly sophisticated across the country.

Newsletter: GCash celebrates women leaders shaping the future of tech

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Women leaders take center stage at She Can! 2026 celebration

From single parents balancing careers to women navigating disability, the She Can! 2026 celebration of GCash honored employees who turned challenges into paths of influence, building on its annual recognition program to spotlight journeys marked by perseverance and growth. This year’s program carried the theme “She Can Lead, She Can Conquer, She Can Inspire.”

Newsletter: Returning OFW entrepreneurs expand ventures with DMW's "Buy Lokal, By OFW" powered By GCash

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For many Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), coming home often comes with a difficult reality. The steady income they relied on abroad stops, while the challenge of starting over locally begins.

Newsletter: Pasig City, GCash bring access to faster aid to over 30,000 Pasig City scholars, cashless payments for mega market vendors and residents

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Pasig City mayor Vico Sotto and GCash vice president and general manager for business Paul Vincent Albano (5th and 4th from left) with (L-R) GCash account manager Rose Ann Danting; vice president and head of public sector Cleo Celeste Santos; chief operations officer and B2C general manager Barbara Dawn Dapul; Pasig City councilors Simon Tantoco and Ryan Enriquez; and administrator Atty. Jeronimo Manzanero

Pasig City continues to innovate in public service, finding new ways to better serve its citizens. To enhance efficiency and speed, the City Government has partnered with GCash, the Philippines’ leading finance superapp, to digitize financial assistance and market fee collection citywide.

Newsletter: #GCashTipidTips: DOTr-mandated 50% discounted MRT-3 fares can be availed via GCash

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Starting March 23, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) has implemented a discounted fare matrix for single-journey tickets, stored-value cards, and cashless payments in response to rising consumer prices. 

Newsletter: Wais Tindera Caravan celebrates women entrepreneurs, equips communities with essential digital financial tools, responsible borrowing practices

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In celebration of the International Women’s Day, over 400 women entrepreneurs, from sari-sari store owners to street food vendors, took center stage at this month’s kick-off of Wais Tindera Caravan, the flagship financial literacy (finlit) program of GCash designed to empower nano, micro, small, and medium enterprise (NMSME) sector with the skills to grow their businesses through digital financial tools and responsible borrowing.