There are 3 easy ways to start GCash, to avail its mobile services, you only have to get your own smartphone and mobile number using any Philippine mobile network!

How to Register to GCash?

Registration is quick and simple through the GCash mobile app, Globe *143# SIM menu, or even using Facebook Messenger.

GCash Registration through the GCash App

1. Download the Gcash app in Google Play or in the App store.
2. Enter your mobile number, you will receive 6 digit code for confirmations
3. Copy and submit the code
4. Provide all the necessary information as mentioned, Full name, Birthdate, Address, Email address. 
5. Choose your 4-digit MPIN, it will be used to login your account and used for all Gcash transactions.

GCash Registration through *143# Menu

1. On your smartphone, dial *143# then select ‘GCash’.
2. Select ‘GCash’, then ‘Register’.
3. Choose a 4-digit MPIN.
4. Provide the necessary information as mentioned.

GCash Registration through Messenger App

1. I recommend to download or update the latest Facebook Messenger app.
2. Open the Messenger App and visit @gcashofficial.
3. Select the option menu and select ‘Account’.
4. Select ‘Start an Account’.
5. Select ‘OK’ to confirm your mobile number.
6. You’ll receive a verification code via SMS. Enter this into Messenger.

How to Verify your GCash Account?

This verification process also called Know Your Customer or KYC, its the process of verifying the identity of every Gcash client where BSP regulates and requires it. You can use a variety of features when your account is KYC verified such paying bills, getting its MasterCard where you can use to shop online and physical stores. Upon verifying you need at least 1 valid ID:

What are the Valid IDs to use with Gcash?

1. Passport
2. Driver’s License
3. Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) ID
4. National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Clearance
5. Police Clearance
6. Postal ID
7. Voter’s ID
8. Barangay Certification
9. Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) e-Card
10.  Social Security Service (SSS) Card
11. Senior Citizen Card
12. Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) ID
13. Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) ID
14. Seaman’s Book
15. Alien Certification of Registration/Immigrant Certificate of Registration
16. Government Office and Government-Owned and Controlled Corporation (GOCC) ID (e.g., Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) ID)
17. Home Development Mutual Fund (HDMF) ID
18. Certification from the National Council for the Welfare of Disabled Persons (NCWDP)
19. Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Certification
20. Integrated Bar of the Philippines ID
21. Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) ID (Reference: BSP memorandum no. 2016-019)
22. Company IDs issued by private entities or institutions registered with or supervised or regulated either by Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or Insurance Commission (IC)
23. School ID with photo (for students who are beneficiaries of remittances/Cash-In or phone-to-phone (P2P) transactions who are not yet of legal age)

How to Verify Your GCash Account Online

1. Go to the GCash Verification Facebook page.
2. Send a message to request an account verification.
3. Wait until someone of their staff replied and Fill out the form.
4. Complete a brief video call to verify your GCash account. with your valid ID.

How to Verify Your GCash Account at any Globe Store and How to Get Gcash MasterCard

Gcash MasterCard is a reloadable prepaid card linked to a GCash wallet that can be used to any physical and online store that accepts MasterCard. You can also use this card to withdraw in any ATM machine around the world that accepts Mastercard. To avail this card you have to register a Gcash account and get verified. You can avail this for just 1-3 days after you successfully registered and get verified.

1. Go to any Globe store in your area.
2. Upon registering a Gcash account which is mentioned here, the person in charge will encourage you to bring at least 1 valid ID for registration and verification.
3. Fill the form given.
4. Apply for Gcash MasterCard which you will pay for 150 or PHP 250 for a GCash Mastercard with Beep functionality.
5. Wait for the SMS or email sent to you for the complete registration and KYC verification process. 

How to Link your Paypal Account to Gcash Account

We have article tutorial on how you can link your Gcash to Paypal account.

If you have questions and queries or you need assistance, please comment below or you can call the GCash hotline 2882 or chat via Messenger.

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This tutorial will help you to transfer your funds from your Gcash Account to any Paymaya account with easy steps. Make sure you have both Gcash and Paymaya account. You can register here for Gcash. For Paymaya you can use my referral code "cqnjnp" and register using this link.

What is Paymaya?

Paymaya is an app that gives you a virtual prepaid card for shopping online, booking flights, and more. Depending on your mobile network. Like Gcash, Paymaya can also pay bills, send money, buy game credits, and more.

What is Gcash?

Gcash is the leading mobile wallet in the Philippine, it has 20 million users base. And it's a company under Globe Fintech Innovations Inc. It is a BSP-licensed e-money issuer and remittance agent in the country.

Also read: Paymaya to Gcash: How to Transfer funds from Paymaya to your Gcash Account?

Anyway, Let's start to rock!

How to send Gcash to your Paymaya Account using Gcash App

1. Open your Gcash app 
2. Select Bank Transfer
3. Tap the "View All" scroll down or use the search feature of the app and find or type "Paymaya"
4. Choose Paymaya Philippines Inc. you can see it immediately if you're familiar with its logo on the options given.
5. From the fields below, the Account number should be the Paymaya account number or basically the 11, 12, 16, 19 digits, particularly its the mobile number registered on Paymaya.
6. The Send Receipt to is optional where the receipt will be sent to your email address.

After you tap the "SEND MONEY" button, you will be prompt a confirmation page with a message, 

Please verify the accuracy and completeness of the details before you proceed.
By clicking 'Confirm', you hereby accept full responsibility on the information provided, and hold Gcash free and harmless from any and all liability arising from this Bank Transfer done with your Gcash Account Number.

After clicking the "CONFIRM" button, you will be redirect to the success page and an SMS message will be sent to your Gcash account for the transaction you made and an SMS message will be sent to the Paymaya account number that he/she received an amount via Instapay.

For faster sending using Paymaya, you can save it in the app for future use.

How to send funds from Paymaya to Gcash account?

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Bottom Line

Gcash app can let you send to any Paymaya account as easy as what the article says. If you still don't have yet your Gcash account you an make an account by clicking here.

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Before doing this make sure you have enough balance on your Gcash because Paypal will deduct your funds on the process. 

How to link Gcash to Paypal Account

1. Open Gcash app and tap My Linked Accounts.
2. Select Paypal.
3. Enter your Paypal email address to check if it's already linked or not yet, tap Link.
4. You're going to log in your Paypal account using PayPal email and your password.
5. Once login, the next page is a success message and an email will be sent to your from Paypal for the linking process.

To make things right, you need to have the same email address registered on both Paypal and Gcash, much better if you make the email as primary on Paypal.

Also, have the same name and address or even the same mobile number to get approved the linking.

Bottom line

Here you just learn on how to link your Gcash account to your Paypal account so you can easily withdraw your Paypal funds to Philippine peso.

If you have questions and queries or you need assistance, you can comment below or directly call the GCash hotline 2882 or chat via Messenger.

Anyway, let's start.

How to buy Steam Wallet Code using Gcash?

1. Visit to steam wallet Xquareshop, for the shop reviews, you can check them here.
2. Choose the amount you want to buy or what voucher you wish to buy P2200, P1000, P800, P500, P250.
3. Tap E-wallet and select Gcash as your payment method and enter your email address, it will be used to receive your steam wallet codes.
4. Pay your order using the Gcash secured payment page interface by Dragonpay, you need to log in using your Gcash account, input the SMS verification code you receive, input your MPIN, and complete your order.

After successful payment, you will be redirected to the Xquareshop order page with the Steam wallet code. You'll receive an email with your Steam wallet code like the image below.

How to buy Steam Wallet in Lazada using Gcash:

1. Go to Lazada and search Steam wallet code. You must have an account in Lazada first before doing this.
2. Choose the amount you want to buy  or what steam wallet voucher you wish to buy (P2200, P1000, P800, P500, P250, P100, P50)
3. Click the "Buy Now" and choose Gcash for your payment method.
4. You will enter your Gcash account or Mobile number used in your Gcash account, and an alert will prompt for an option to choose Gcash for your future buys in Lazada but you can uncheck it so it will not be saved. 
5. In payment; you have to enter your Gcash's 4 Digit MPIN in the Lazada site or app so you can proceed for the payment.
6.  After you paid the exact amount you will receive your Steam Wallet Code from the seller or steam wallet Lazada shop.

Voucher Code for using Gcash in Lazada:

Use: GCASH10

• Get a 10% discount capped at P100 when you use GCash to pay on Lazada. No minimum spend required.
• Get 20% discount capped at P200 when you use GCash to pay on Lazada for special flash sales periods only. No minimum spend required. 
• Get 50% discount capped at P300 when you use GCash to pay on Lazada for every 18th of the month. One-time use only per code. 

Reference: Here

How to buy Steam Wallet using Gcash App:

1. Open your Gcash app.
2. Choose Show More.
3. In the Life and Shopping, choose Game Credits
4. Enter the mobile number of the receiver in the Buy Game Credits for or you can choose your registered number by default. Click Next.
5. You can change the name on Buy Game Credits for the name of the receiver. Choose the amount you want to buy from Steam or Garena or any available game voucher codes in the Gcash app. Click Next and Confirm.
6. It will be processed shortly and you will receive the Pin in the number you provided.

Bottom Line

That's it, you just learned how to buy cheap steam wallet codes using the Gcash account either on the in-app purchase, on Xquareshop, and/or with the Lazada marketplace platform. It's just a matter of the denomination availability, ease of use, and of course, the price and rates of the Steam wallet code you want to purchase.

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