# GCash digital payment service expansions

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/gcash-digital-payment-service-expansions
> Updated: 2026-08-17T04:37:17.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

GCash has expanded its digital payment and card services in the Philippines through new partnerships and features.

Initially, GCash partnered with Visa to implement a “link‑and‑pay” feature. This allows users to link Visa debit and credit cards directly to the app to pay merchants via QR code scanning without needing to top up their wallet balance. The system utilizes Visa Payment Passkey biometric authentication to enhance security.

Subsequently, the company introduced a feature for the GCash Card that offers zero percent foreign exchange fees for international travelers. This service aims to assist with travel budgeting by providing real-time conversion visibility through the mobile app and allowing for global ATM withdrawals and online bookings.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-17: GCash Card introduces zero percent foreign exchange fees for international travel

GCash Card now offers zero percent foreign exchange fees for international travelers, allowing for real-time peso conversion and cashless payments for flights, dining, and local expenses.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gcash-card-introduces-zero-percent-foreign-exchange-fees-for-international-travel

### 2026-08-02: GCash adds Visa card QR payment option for Filipino users

GCash will let users link Visa cards to pay QR purchases directly, using biometric authentication and eliminating wallet top‑ups, as digital payments grow in the Philippines.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gcash-adds-visa-card-qr-payment-option-for-filipino-users

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