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OFWs can now register on GCash using foreign SIM
OFWs can now register on GCash using foreign SIM
MANILA -- Finance app GCash is now allowing some Filipinos abroad to register on the app even if they’re using a foreign SIM.
MANILA -- Finance app GCash is now allowing some Filipinos abroad to register on the app even if they’re using a foreign SIM.
GCash International General Manager Paul Albano said that normally, only Philippine SIM can be used to register and use GCash, but now Filipinos in 13 countries or territories can register using their local SIM in their respective countries. He added that this would benefit overseas Filipinos who had to bring their Philippine SIM abroad all the time.
GCash International General Manager Paul Albano said that normally, only Philippine SIM can be used to register and use GCash, but now Filipinos in 13 countries or territories can register using their local SIM in their respective countries. He added that this would benefit overseas Filipinos who had to bring their Philippine SIM abroad all the time.
“It’s a challenge maintaining that SIM. Sometimes they run out of load. The clamor has been to allow them to use their local mobile number in the country they are residing or living or working at,” said Albano.
“It’s a challenge maintaining that SIM. Sometimes they run out of load. The clamor has been to allow them to use their local mobile number in the country they are residing or living or working at,” said Albano.
This covers 13 countries and territories initially: US, Canada, Australia, UK, Italy, Germany, Spain, UAE, Qatar, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. Coming soon are Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Singapore.
This covers 13 countries and territories initially: US, Canada, Australia, UK, Italy, Germany, Spain, UAE, Qatar, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. Coming soon are Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Singapore.
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“They get access to the same GCash experience and solutions as if they were back home here in the Philippines so that they’re more in control of their finances and eventually their lives,” he added.
“They get access to the same GCash experience and solutions as if they were back home here in the Philippines so that they’re more in control of their finances and eventually their lives,” he added.
Users in the countries mentioned can send money to loved ones in the Philippines via the app, and pay bills as well. GCash will add more services in the coming months, so that GCash users abroad would also have similar experience as those in the Philippines.
Users in the countries mentioned can send money to loved ones in the Philippines via the app, and pay bills as well. GCash will add more services in the coming months, so that GCash users abroad would also have similar experience as those in the Philippines.
Filipino tourists can also now use the GCash app in 17 countries and territories with low exchange rate and no service charge. The app is also integrated with the national QR system of South Korea and Malaysia, aside from the Philippines.
Filipino tourists can also now use the GCash app in 17 countries and territories with low exchange rate and no service charge. The app is also integrated with the national QR system of South Korea and Malaysia, aside from the Philippines.
“When they go and travel abroad, there’s a lot of pain points as well. From carrying local or foreign currencies, from exorbitant fees on FX, and also the inconvenience of having to go and exchange money,” Albano asserted.
“When they go and travel abroad, there’s a lot of pain points as well. From carrying local or foreign currencies, from exorbitant fees on FX, and also the inconvenience of having to go and exchange money,” Albano asserted.
Even Globe President and CEO Ernest Cu urges those in the diplomatic corps and government partners to use GCash abroad. The GCash VISA card, meanwhile, can be used in 200 countries and territories worldwide.
Even Globe President and CEO Ernest Cu urges those in the diplomatic corps and government partners to use GCash abroad. The GCash VISA card, meanwhile, can be used in 200 countries and territories worldwide.
“And I challenge all of you to try, when you’re abroad, use your GCash, compare exchange rates and tell us if you are pleased or not,” Cu said.
“And I challenge all of you to try, when you’re abroad, use your GCash, compare exchange rates and tell us if you are pleased or not,” Cu said.
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