Under the initiative, users can receive a full refund of service fees for selected GCash app services, including bank transfers to Philippine banks, mobile load purchases, and bill payments for Philippine-based billers. The bill seeks to expand the use of digital payments in the country. Tinio said the bill does not clearly state who can access transaction data once digital payments become more common. He added that the bill may allow payment providers to charge transaction fees, even for small payments. Commuters using the EDSA Busway can now pay their fares using GCash, as cashless payments have officially been rolled out across selected busway units. GCash SoundPay, a portable QR payment device, was first introduced in 2024 to support micro, small, and medium enterprises. Read more in our articles including "GCash waives transaction fees for OFWs in Middle East" and "House approves Digital Payments Bill on second reading".
Under the initiative, users can receive a full refund of service fees for selected GCash app services, including bank transfers to Philippine banks, mobile load purchases, and bill payments for Philippine-based billers. The bill seeks to expand the use of digital payments in the country.
Tinio said the bill does not clearly state who can access transaction data once digital payments become more common. He added that the bill may allow payment providers to charge transaction fees, even for small payments. Commuters using the EDSA Busway can now pay their fares using GCash, as cashless payments have officially been rolled out across selected busway units.
Our coverage of GCash bill payment promo includes: "GCash waives transaction fees for OFWs in Middle East"; "House approves Digital Payments Bill on second reading"; "GCash now accepted as payment option on EDSA Busway". Each article provides unique insights and information.