#tap to pay

Without a doubt, GCash has been one of our country's go-to e-wallets for payments, purchases, and other everyday transactions. Enter the latest GCash Tap-to-Pay feature. It leverages upon smartphones with NFC technology to provide an even quicker way to pay for your daily expenses. All you will have to do is tap your phone on the terminal, and it'll automatically deduct the amount from your GCash account. This follows the footsteps of international NFC payment channels such as Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay, Venmo, and the like. How to Activate GCash Tap-to-Pay in the Philippines The first step is to open your GCash account on your mobile device. Click on "Tap to Pay" under "Pay." The activation will then begin, which will result in the following windows. Metrobank has announced a significant reduction in its InstaPay transfer fees, introducing a new flat rate of ₱8 per transaction beginning February 1, 2026. Read more in our articles including "How to Activate GCash Tap-to-Pay In The Philippines" and "Metrobank cuts InstaPay transfer fee to ₱8 flat starting February 1".