Making GCash relatable to the ordinary Filipino
Some practical how-tos and tutorials
This post aims to teach how to buy and sell crypto assets using GCrypto in GCash. The Current State of Cryptocurrencies I’ve talked about cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin before. And I’ve always argued that cryptocurrencies have a place in one’s portfolio. As long as the coin/token has utility it has the potential to become valuable in … Read more
Open a new savings account quickly in GSave Marketplace via UNOBank using UNOready by UNO. UNOBank is one of the digital banks in the Philippines today. Similar players like CIMB, Tonik, Seabank, and others are fast growing as they offer better interest rates than traditional banks. Many conventional banks are also trying to adapt to … Read more
This post explains how to register to the NBI clearance site, and apply and pay for a clearance online using GCash. The NBI Clearance is one of the oft-repeated requirements we need for many official applications in the Philippines. We use it for practically a majority of purposes — from looking for employment to starting … Read more
GSave has now a new bank in its marketplace: Maybank. This post focuses on how to use EzySave by Maybank. GSave being a marketplace, now not only provides GSave by CIMB and #MySaveUp by BPI but also EzySave+ by Maybank. This post comprehensively explains how to create and use the new EzySave+ by Maybank. What … Read more
New to Sports Betting? You can easily set up your account in GCash. UPDATE: Due to a recent BSP Memorandum (MEMORANDUM NO. M-2025-029) suspending all gambling links in digital wallet apps, the ArenaPlus GLife app is not available in GCash. You can still play from the actual ArenaPlus site. I’m leaving this post here for … Read more
You can avail of a Disney+ subscription using GCash, via Alipay+ Rewards, via in-app purchase, or via GCash AMEX card. The long-awaited Disney+ streaming service has finally launched in the Philippines. Their catalog is quite large and extensive, as it includes Star Wars, Pixar, Marvel, and National Geographic, among others. The subscription plans available are … Read more
UPDATE: Due to a recent BSP Memorandum (MEMORANDUM NO. M-2025-029) suspending all gambling links in digital wallet apps, the OKBet GLife app is not available in GCash. You can still play from the actual OKBet site. I’m leaving this post here for archival purposes. OKbet is an online sportsbook that allows you to bet on … Read more
CTPL Insurance stands for “Compulsory Third-Party Liability Insurance” and is used for protection in times of vehicular accidents. It covers bodily injury and death for third parties, meaning this doesn’t include the driver nor the passengers of the insured vehicle. This type of insurance is mandated by the Land Transportation Office (LTO) for all vehicle … Read more
UPDATE: Due to a recent BSP Memorandum (MEMORANDUM NO. M-2025-029) suspending all gambling links in digital wallet apps, the BingoPlus GLife app is not available in GCash. You can still play from the actual BingoPlus site. I’m leaving this post here for archival purposes. Are you new to playing online bingo? You can now play … Read more
IKEA, the global furniture brand, has opened up its presence in a big way in the Philippines by partnering with SM to launch the biggest IKEA store in the world. This is big since essentially they’re tapping into the Philippine market as a sort of regional hub for SE Asia. Another good thing about this … Read more