GCash has broadened its presence in Japan through a strategic partnership with Alipay+ and PayPay, a prominent Japanese mobile payment service, InquirerPlus reports.

The partnership with Alipay + and PayPay enables GCash users travelling or living in Japan to make cashless transactions at over 3 million merchants across the country, encompassing a wide range of businesses from large department stores to smaller establishments like local restaurants and shops.

Previously, GCash users in Japan could primarily use the app at select merchants in major cities. Now, the expanded partnership provides access to a more diverse range of businesses, including izakayas, wagashi shops, guesthouses, and anime merchandise stores, particularly in more rural areas.

This wider reach enhances convenience for Filipino travellers and residents, allowing them to utilise GCash for everyday purchases and experiences throughout Japan.

For payment, GCash users simply need to scan the PayPay QR code displayed at participating merchants using their GCash app.

The seamless integration aims to provide a familiar and user-friendly payment experience for Filipinos abroad, eliminating the need for cash or local currency exchange.

The initiative aligns with GCash’s broader strategy to expand its global footprint and cater to the growing number of Filipinos living and working overseas. GCash is currently available in 16 markets, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and various countries in the Middle East and Asia.

Filipinos residing in these countries can easily sign up for a GCash account using their international mobile number and a valid Philippine ID, such as a passport.

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