#gcash scan to pay announcement

GCash is planning on releasing a new method of payment for their users -- Scan to Pay. Scan to Pay will allow GCash users to pay for their items, food, and more by using QR codes. Commuters using the EDSA Busway can now pay their fares using GCash, as cashless payments have officially been rolled out across selected busway units. The new option allows passengers to pay via QR code using GCash SoundPay, with the fare amount manually entered by the conductor based on travel distance. GCash SoundPay, a portable QR payment device, was first introduced in 2024 to support micro, small, and medium enterprises. As of the initial rollout, 260 EDSA Busway units are already equipped with GCash SoundPay devices. Commuters can still opt to pay in cash, but the addition of GCash provides an alternative for faster, cashless transactions. The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has added GCash as a new way for drivers to pay traffic fines, MMDA Chairman Atty. Read more in our articles including "GCash to launch Scan to Pay" and "GCash now accepted as payment option on EDSA Busway".