Traveling abroad is amazing—new places, new experiences, all that good stuff. But let’s face it, sometimes dealing with money stuff can be a bit of a downer.
Thankfully, finance super app GCash now offers Global Pay, a solution that lets you go cashless and helps you get the most out of your international trips without overspending.
Building on the successful Pay via QR launch in Japan in 2021 in collaboration with Alipay+, GCash unveiled GCash Global Pay in early 2023, expanding its availability in several new markets, including South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, and exciting European destinations like France, Italy, and the United Kingdom.
GCash Global Pay makes your travel life easy. No more worries about high exchange rates, carrying too much cash, or getting hit with extra charges at ATMs.
And here’s a bonus: GCash Global Pay unlocks special deals and promos with international merchants through its partnership with Alipay+.
This means you can shop at Japan’s Don Quijote and Mitsui Shopping Park, trying out local delights from convenience stores like 7-Eleven or Lawson, explore local transportation, or buy everyday essentials at various department stores. You just need to look for the Alipay+ sign to know if you can use Global Pay with GCash.
To Scan to Pay with GCash abroad, simply look for the Alipay+ and GCash logo at the checkout counter. Open your GCash app, tap Pay Abroad with Alipay+, and let the merchant scan your unique QR or you can scan the merchant’s QR code. Verify the amount and click “Pay” to receive your receipt.
This month, GCash is also set to unveil a range of new features to enhance the GCash Global Pay experience, providing with user-friendly access to real-time conversion rates to the local currency of their current location. The app will also display converted balances within their GCash wallets, ultimately helping users track their budget better.
