GCash is waiving transaction fees for users in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Oman to help ease their financial burden amid ongoing developments in the Middle East.
The initiative allows overseas Filipinos in affected areas to stay connected with loved ones back home and receive assistance without added costs. The move supports the national government’s efforts to prioritize the safety and welfare of overseas Filipinos.
Waived transaction fees will be credited back via in-app cashback. No registration is required, and eligible fees will be automatically returned to user accounts. Users will receive an in-app notification confirming the cashback has been successfully credited.
For transactions made from March 4 to 10, the cashback will be credited to users on March 20. Transactions from March 11 to 14 will receive cashbacks on March 27.
GCash said it will continue to closely monitor developments in the region and assess the need for a possible extension of these financial relief measures.
GCash encourages overseas Filipinos requiring urgent assistance to coordinate directly with the nearest Philippine Embassy or Consulate, or contact the Department of Foreign Affairs and the Department of Migrant Workers through their official hotlines.
