Electronic wallet GCash said it is rolling out a new contactless payment option that offers convenience, security and global reach.
Called GCash Tap to Pay, the payment innovation allows users to pay by simply tapping their Near Field Communications (NFC)-enabled Android phone on any Mastercard-accepting terminal.
Powered by a collaboration between Alipay+ and Mastercard, Tap to Pay offers GCash users a convenient and secure way to pay at more than 150 million locations worldwide.
The new feature expands on GCash’s existing QR code payment options, making it easier for Filipinos to use their e-wallet for both local and international transactions without needing a credit or debit card.
“At GCash, our goal has always been to drive financial innovation and create an inclusive, cashless ecosystem,” said Ren-Ren Reyes, president and chief executive of GCash operator G-Xchange Inc.
“With Tap to Pay, we’re not just modernizing payments; we’re empowering Filipinos with a seamless and globally competitive solution that is locally relevant and universally accessible,” he said.
Tap to Pay enables users to complete payments with a simple tap of their NFC-enabled Android phone on any Mastercard-accepting point-of-sale (POS) terminal.
This complements the current QR code payment in more than 50 destinations globally, significantly expanding global acceptance of GCash via scan or tap — from small local shops to major department stores. This further reduces the need to carry cash, streamlining everyday transactions while abroad.
“GCash is a pioneer in driving digital payments, and now one of our first partners to enable Alipay+ NFC global payment capability,” said Douglas Feagin, president of Ant International.
“Alipay+’s collaboration with Mastercard is redefining a new future of global payments, enabling Alipay+ partner wallets to be accepted at Mastercard NFC merchants around the world. We believe that greater interoperability between e-wallet and card systems is a trend of the future,” he said.
