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<div style="line-height:1"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/177700302656520260420130436_middle east.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960" alt="GCash rolls out services for OFWs and Pinoys locally. Photo source: Pexels"/><span class="fr-inner">GCash rolls out services for OFWs and Pinoys locally. <em>Photo source: </em><a href="https://www.pexels.com/photo/cheerful-muslim-woman-taking-selfie-6084081/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Pexels</em> </a></span></span></span></div><p style="line-height:1"> In times of uncertainty, the Filipino spirit of bayanihan continues to shine through acts of care, solidarity, and shared resilience. Filipinos have long stood by one another, whether at home or across the globe, offering support in moments that matter most.</p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">In line with this enduring value, GCash introduces initiatives designed to help ease everyday burdens and extend assistance. Filipinos may now 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 help support Filipinos in navigating the impact of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.</p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><div style="line-height:1"><strong>Extended zero fees for Middle East transactions via GCash</strong></div><div style="line-height:1"><br/></div><div style="line-height:1"><strong><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1777003154645combo 3.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960" alt="GCash extends waived transaction fees for Middle East transactions until April 30, 2026. Photo source: GCash"/><span class="fr-inner">GCash extends waived transaction fees for Middle East transactions until April 30, 2026. <em>Photo source: GCash </em></span></span></span></strong></div><p style="line-height:1">GCash has extended zero fees for transfers to and from the Middle East until April 30, 2026 to help ease the financial burden of its overseas Filipino users and their families amid the ongoing developments in the region and rising prices.</p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">The 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&#x27;s continuing efforts to prioritize the safety and welfare of overseas Filipinos.</p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">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.</p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">GCash users in the Philippines may also remit money to their loved ones in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Oman for free via GCash International Transfer. </p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><div style="line-height:1"><strong>Free offline cash-in from partner merchants</strong></div><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">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.</p><div style="line-height:1"><br/></div><div style="line-height:1"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:633px;display:block"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17770015773981777001576710.png" style="width:633px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=" GCash users may now avail of free cash-in through offline merchants for up to P8,000. Photo source: GCash"/><span class="fr-inner"><strong></strong> GCash users may now avail of free cash-in through offline merchants for up to P8,000. <em>Photo source: GCash</em> <strong></strong></span></span></span></div><p style="line-height:1">Users may cash in at partner outlets nationwide, including Puregold, Palawan Pawnshop,  Bayad, LBC , and more.</p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">Users may also avail of this free service via Action.Able, Ayannah, Bayad Center, DA5, Dayon, ECPay, eTAP, ExpressPay, Growsari, iBayad, LBC, Pay&amp;Go, Perahub, RD Pawnshop, Southstar Drug, Tambunting Kristal, Tambunting Amazing Gold, TouchPay, TrueMoney, Villarica Pawnshop, and ZoomPay.</p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">Through the service of zero fees and real-time processing, users may add funds to their GCash wallets for daily expenses and essential purchases.</p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><div style="line-height:1"><strong>Free health insurance in every load purchase</strong></div><div style="line-height:1"><strong> </strong></div><p style="line-height:1">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.</p><div style="line-height:1"><br/></div><div style="line-height:1"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:633px;display:block"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/177700324512520260420130436_Photo 3 .jpg" style="width:633px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=" GCash boosts protection of Filipinos with free health insurance with every mobile load purchase. Photo souce: GCash"/><span class="fr-inner"> GCash boosts protection of Filipinos with free health insurance with every mobile load purchase. <em>Photo souce: GCash </em></span></span></span></div><p style="line-height:1">Insurance coverage in the country is improving, but the majority of Filipinos still have limited access or coverage. As millions are already using the GCash app to buy telco load, GCash aims to make insurance protection 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. </p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">When users buy a 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 may accumulate up to a maximum of P30,000 when making up to three separate eligible load purchases. </p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">Second, income assistance worth P500 per day when they are hospitalized due to illnesses and accidents, up to a maximum of P2,500 for 5 days. Third, disablement benefits worth PHP10,000, providing the user or their beneficiaries an additional safety net. The offer is available to GCash users every time they buy a load. </p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">For comprehensive protection and added peace of mind, GCash also offers a wide range of insurance products through the GInsure marketplace, with health coverage starting P69 per month, providing hospitalization benefits; and accident insurance available from P15, offering coverage of up to P500,000.</p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><div style="line-height:1"><strong>50% MRT-3 fare discount via GCash</strong></div><div style="line-height:1"><strong><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:633px;display:block" width="633"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/177700328078520260420130436_Photo 5.jpg" style="width:633px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Commuters may avail of the DOTr-mandated 50% discounted MRT-3 commuter fares using GCash. Photo source: GCash" width="633"/><span class="fr-inner">Commuters may avail of the DOTr-mandated 50% discounted MRT-3 commuter fares using GCash<em>. Photo source: GCash </em></span></span></span></strong></div><p style="line-height:1">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, 2026. As a partner, GCash has made this available on the app. </p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">Passengers of Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) may 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 may go directly to the train platforms without lining up at the ticketing booth, making travel convenient and smooth. </p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">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. </p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">The goal is simple: to make everyday transactions affordable, accessible, and smooth 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.</p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">For more information, visit the GCash <a href="http://www.gcash.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">website</a>. </p><div style="line-height:1"><br/></div>

<p>Rooted in the Filipino spirit of bayanihan, GCash introduces new initiatives that aim to lighten everyday burdens and extend support to Filipinos, especially those facing challenges abroad.</p>

Rooted in the Filipino spirit of bayanihan, GCash introduces new initiatives that aim to lighten everyday burdens and extend support to Filipinos, especially those facing challenges abroad.

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