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MANILA, Philippines — Filipinos can take advantage of zero transaction fees for Middle East transactions, free insurance, free offline cash-in, and 50% MRT-3 fare discount with GCash.
These initiatives underscore the commitment of GCash to support Filipinos in navigating the impact of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Extended zero fees for Middle East transactions via GCash
GCash has extended zero fees for transfers to and from the Middle East until April 30, to help ease the financial burden of its overseas Filipino users and their families amid the ongoing developments in the region and rising prices.
The super finance app has enabled Filipinos in affected areas to stay connected with loved ones and to receive assistance without added costs. This supports the national government's continuing efforts to prioritize the safety and welfare of overseas Filipinos.
Filipinos in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, Israel, Lebanon, and Jordan will not be charged for their bank transfers to the Philippines and other transactions, like GLoad and GBills.
Waived transaction fees will be credited back to their GCash wallet automatically via in-app cashback. Users will receive an in-app notification confirming that the cashback has been successfully credited. No registration is required.
GCash users in the Philippines can also remit money to their loved ones in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Oman for free via GCash International Transfer.
Free offline cash-in from partner merchants
GCash users can now avail of free cash-in through offline merchants for up to P8,000.
GCash is offering free and instant over-the-counter cash-in of up to P8,000 per month in branches of select partners. This helps ease financial strain of GCash users, especially for commuters and drivers affected by rising fuel costs.
Users can conveniently cash in at partner outlets nationwide, including Puregold, Palawan Pawnshop, Lawson, SM, MRT stations, Uncle John's, and Robinsons.
Users may also avail of this free service via Action.Able, Ayannah, Bayad Center, DA5, Dayon, ECPay, eTAP, ExpressPay, Growsari, iBayad, LBC, Pay&Go, Perahub, RD Pawnshop, Southstar Drug, Tambunting Kristal, Tambunting Amazing Gold, TouchPay, TrueMoney, Villarica Pawnshop, and ZoomPay.
With zero fees and real-time processing, users can easily add funds to their GCash wallets for daily expenses and essential purchases.
Free health insurance in every load purchase
GCash boosts protection of Filipinos with free health insurance with every mobile load purchase.
As an added layer of protection, GCash, through its digital insurance platform GInsure, gives free health insurance, underwritten by FPG Insurance, to eligible users every time they buy prepaid load for themselves through GLoad in the GCash app.
Insurance coverage in the country is improving, but the majority of Filipinos still have limited access or coverage.
With millions already using the GCash app to buy telco load, GCash aims to make insurance protection more inclusive and attainable by offering this value-added service with mobile load purchases, especially valuable amid the ongoing oil crisis that has increased the cost of living for Filipinos.
When users buy mobile load for themselves for any telco brand in GCash, they get health insurance coverage for free. First, accidental death coverage worth P10,000, which can accumulate up to a maximum of P30,000 when making up to three separate eligible load purchases.
Second, income assistance worth P500 per day when they are hospitalized due to illnesses and accidents, up to a maximum of P2,500 for five days.
Third, disablement benefits worth P10,000, providing the user or their beneficiaries an additional safety net. The offer is available to GCash users every time they buy load.
For more comprehensive protection and added peace of mind, GCash also offers a wide range of affordable insurance products through the GInsure marketplace.
Health coverage starts as low as P69 per month, providing hospitalization benefits; and accident insurance available from as low as P15, offering coverage of up to P500,000.
50% MRT-3 fare discount via GCash
Commuters can avail of the DOTr-mandated 50% discounted MRT-3 commuter fares using GCash.
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has implemented a discounted fare matrix for single-journey tickets, stored-value cards, and cashless payments in response to rising consumer prices since March 23. As a partner, GCash has made this available on the app.
Passengers of Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) can easily avail of the 50% discounted fare via the GCash app by using the GCash Commute QR, Tap to Pay for NFC-enabled Android phones, or GCash Visa Card.
Commuters can go directly to the train platforms without lining up at the ticketing booth, making travel more convenient and seamless.
GCash payments have been up and running at MRT-3 since July 2025, and this cashless payment experience gives back as much as 30 minutes per day to commuters by making them skip the single-journey ticket lines during rush hours.
The goal is simple: to make everyday transactions more affordable, accessible, and seamless for Filipinos. GCash will continue to closely monitor developments in the region and assess the need for a possible extension of these financial relief measures as necessary.
For more information, visit www.gcash.com.
Editor’s Note: This press release is sponsored by GCash. It is published by the Advertising Content Team that is independent from our Editorial Newsroom.
