GCash expands to UK, France, Germany, Italy

Ayala-backed mobile wallet GCash on Friday said it has further expanded its footprint to more countries in Europe.

In a statement, GCash said its users can now use its app in Europe’s top destinations such as the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Italy.

The mobile said the cross-border payment service is part of its strengthened collaboration and partnership with Alipay+ to offer a seamless and secure payment as well as real-time foreign exchange (forex) with no service fee.

GCash said that among the key merchants and stores that can accept GCash via Alipay+ are Harrods, Liberty London, and Harvey Nichols in the UK; Printemps in France; Müller and dm-drogerie markt in Germany; as well as itTaxi, and IVS Group, the leader in the vending machines market, in Italy.

“In line with our fervent commitment to make our customers’ everyday lives better and more convenient, we want to make sure that they can maximize their GCash account not only locally but wherever they are across the world. We look forward to expanding to other markets abroad soon and to partner with even more merchants in 2023,” said GCash president and CEO Martha Sazon.

The mobile wallet said users in Europe can look for the Alipay+ logo at the checkout to use the app.

“Just choose the GCash Scan-to-Pay option for your purchases for a smooth and seamless travel experience – all in just a few taps on your phone via the GCash,” it said.

Apart from the European destinations, the mobile wallet can be used to pay in select merchants across Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, and Qatar.

GCash said its services are available to more Filipinos worldwide as the app can now be used with international numbers in the US, UK, Canada, Japan, Italy, and Australia.—LDF, GMA Integrated News