GCash has expanded its coverage in Japan so that Filipino travelers can enjoy seamless transactions, not just in metropolitan areas but to countryside destinations as well.
Thru GCash Global Pay, users can scan to pay everywhere in Japan, thanks to the partnership of Alipay+ PayPay. This unlocks access to cashless payments at over three million merchants spanning shopping and leisure. Users can enjoy dining out, booking accommodations and tours, souvenir shopping and availing services, no matter where their trip takes them- all with the digital wallet they can trust.
"As more Filipinos make Japan their top travel destination, GCash is committed to pursuing partnerships that enable them to make the most out of their experience there," said Paul Albano, GM of GCash International. "GCash users no longer need to worry about the constraints of limited payment options, knowing there's a readily available and secure payment method they can rely on."
Since becoming available in Japan in 2023, GCash has sought to empower more users through its affiliation with Alipay+. With the latter's expanded partnership with Japan's leading QR payment operator, PayPay, GCash has become part of the country's mission to promote in-depth tourism. Today, going cashless with GCash goes beyond major city centers like Tokyo and Osaka. Smaller towns and rural charms in Japan are now included, allowing Filipino tourists to enjoy a more immersive experience in the country. The expanded coverage means access to a more diverse set of merchants, too by enabling cashless payments local businesses like izakayas, wagashi shops, guesthouses and anime merchandise shops.
GCash users heading to Japan can make payments by scanning PayPay QRs and enjoy a seamless and familiar QR scanning experience: Customers can scan the merchant's PayPay QR or show the merchant QR code generated by the "Pay abroad with Alipay+" option on the GCash app. After completing their transactions, they may also view their receipts in the local currency and Philippine pesos.
Benefits includes real-time and low foreign exchange rates, zero service fee that allows travelers to maximize their budget. It also has exclusive promos on the GCash app through A+ Rewards when users can avail discounts when they pay with Global Pay QR.
"Through the partnership between Alipay+ and PayPay, we are making a crucial step forward in bridging a gap in global tourism through seamless, cashless payments," added Albano. "So whether this holiday season takers our users to Japan's metropolitan cities or off-the-beaten path tourist destinations, we at GCash look forward to them unlocking the best travel experience."
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