G-Xchange Inc. (GXI), the operator of mobile wallet GCash, said it will suspend access to in-app gaming beginning at 8 p.m. on Aug. 16, 2025, to comply with a Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) order.
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) issued Memorandum No. M-2025-029 which mandates the suspension of in-app gaming access in all BSP-supervised institutions.
GCash said it would implement the necessary changes within the next 48 hours. Access to gaming through its GLife feature will be suspended.
“Users may withdraw their funds from their gaming account back to their GCash wallet through GLife only until Saturday, Aug. 16 p.m.,” the company said in a statement.
After that time, users with remaining funds will need to access them directly through the gaming merchant’s website.
GCash said it supports stronger safeguards for online gaming and will continue to work with regulators and industry partners to protect the financial health of Filipinos.
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