Making GCash relatable to the ordinary Filipino
Some practical how-tos and tutorials
Disclaimer: AMEX Virtual Pay in GCash has been discontinued on April 1, 2026. I’m still leaving this up for archival purposes. As we increasingly do our transactions online, it has become obvious that a credit/debit card is becoming more of a necessity especially since there are a lot of online shops now out there. Unfortunately, … Read more
As I write this while working from home due to the community quarantine, I cannot help but think of the many virtual things we’ve tried while in our homes. Streaming sites are a must to pass the time. Good thing too, since many of these don’t really cost too much, compared with a movie ticket … Read more
As 7-11 (or 7-Eleven) is one of the most mainstream convenience stores in the Philippines, you can not only buy food and alcohol but also pay for bills and load using the Cliqq machine. But if you ask me, I think Japan still holds the gold standard for convenience stores with its ATMs, photocopiers, magazines, … Read more
As with mainstream apps, customer support is a hassle to do. GCash is no different. They’ve mainly used Gigi after they rolled it out, making asking for support frustrating. How to Reach out to GCash Support via the Website or Help Center What are the ways we can contact GCash Support? There are currently three … Read more
I’ve seen how Palawan Express Pera Padala is popular for remittances. Whenever I pass by one Palawan Pawnshop branch, there is always a line. Perhaps this is because it has the lowest rates for any remittance center in the Philippines. But sometimes I wonder, why don’t people turn to other services that have no fee? … Read more
Paypal is a boon, especially for online sellers. You can receive any amount in any currency without opening a bank account for that currency in that country. Another advantage of Paypal is that you can link your bank account directly from Paypal. There are no account numbers or anything to remember, you can just send … Read more
For some people, there is really a need for sending or receiving money via remittance outlets or pawnshops like Palawan Express Pera Padala, Cebuana Lhuillier, Tambunting, and Villarica. It is the bread and butter of OFWs and the majority of people who don’t have any bank accounts. And unfortunately, they don’t really have a proper … Read more
Buying something in the Google ecosystem without a credit or debit card is a bit of a hassle — even if we have options in the form of GCash Card within the GCash app. Fortunately, Google has now integrated with GCash. This means that you can use GCash directly as a payment method. This makes … Read more
This post explores how to use your GCash Card to its fullest potential, and how to manage the card from within GCash. The GCash Card is pretty versatile. It’s one of the analog parts of GCash since we can use it to make all of our digital money into something tangible, like real cash. How … Read more
This post explains how to open a UnionBank account and link to your GCash as a cash-in channel with no fees. The UnionBank app is currently the most progressive banking app in my opinion. Compared with other banking apps, in terms of user-friendliness and a number of features, no one beats this for now. This … Read more