Newsletter: Lake Sebu, GCash drive financial inclusion in remote Bangsamoro communities

[THIS IS A PRESS RELEASE]

Barangay volunteers in Lake Sebu’s far-flung communities are stepping into the digital economy. Through a new partnership between the Municipal Government of Lake Sebu and GCash, local volunteers are receiving hands-on financial literacy training to prepare them for seamless, digital allowance disbursements.

Newsletter: GCash urges Filipinos to stay vigilant against digital scams, offers added protection through GInsure

[THIS IS A PRESS RELEASE]

As digital scammers increasingly exploit human vulnerabilities, fraudsters primarily use phishing (fake emails or sites) and smishing (fraudulent text messages) to trick users into revealing sensitive account information. These tactics have surged to account for over 80% of reported digital fraud in the Philippines. In fact, a recent Gogolook report reveals that malicious link attacks nearly quadrupled (4x) in 2025 alone, with scammers impersonating trusted institutions to deceive users.

Newsletter: Instant digital tax refunds now on GCash

[THIS IS A PRESS RELEASE]

Filipino travelers shopping abroad can now receive eligible tax refunds in minutes through their GCash wallets, eliminating weeks of waiting for bank or credit card credits and avoiding the hassle of carrying leftover foreign currency after their trip.

Newsletter: GCash parent Mynt grows GStocks PH into Filipinos’ leading digital retail gateway to the stock market

[THIS IS A PRESS RELEASE]

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 GCash, is also expanding access to investing through its wealthtech platform. With simple signup and paperless registration that eliminates the need to physically visit a bank or brokerage, GInvest enables Filipinos to invest via GStocks, GFunds, GBonds, and more directly through the GCash app. GStocks serves 1.7 million users through broker AB Capital Securities Inc., accounting for 53% of all online retail stock market accounts with the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) as of 2025, reinforcing GCash as the country's largest digital gateway to the capital markets for retail investors.

Newsletter: Taptap Send and GCash International expand easier, more accessible remittances for Filipinos in Bahrain

[THIS IS A PRESS RELEASE]

For many OFWs, sending money home helps cover everyday needs, from household expenses and education to healthcare and savings. To make remittances more accessible to Filipinos in Bahrain, Taptap Send has expanded its international network through a partnership with GCash, the Philippines’ #1 finance superapp and largest cashless ecosystem.

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

[THIS IS A PRESS RELEASE]

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

[THIS IS A PRESS RELEASE]

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

[THIS IS A PRESS RELEASE]

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

[THIS IS A PRESS RELEASE]

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

[THIS IS A PRESS RELEASE]

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

[THIS IS A PRESS RELEASE]

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

[THIS IS A PRESS RELEASE]

(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%

[THIS IS A PRESS RELEASE]

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

[THIS IS A PRESS RELEASE]

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

[THIS IS A PRESS RELEASE]

(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

[THIS IS A PRESS RELEASE]

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

[THIS IS A PRESS RELEASE]

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

[THIS IS A PRESS RELEASE]

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

[THIS IS A PRESS RELEASE]

(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

[THIS IS A PRESS RELEASE]

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.