{"id":749854,"date":"2026-06-21T01:01:32","date_gmt":"2026-06-21T01:01:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/749854\/"},"modified":"2026-06-21T01:01:32","modified_gmt":"2026-06-21T01:01:32","slug":"gcash-users-will-now-receive-otps-in-app-to-keep-transactions-secure-against-scams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/749854\/","title":{"rendered":"GCash users will now receive OTPs in-app to keep transactions secure against scams"},"content":{"rendered":"

You probably send money more often than you realize, whether it\u2019s for family support, school allowances, small favors, or even your share of the bill from your last hangout with friends.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s no wonder that many Filipinos use e-wallets like GCash for their daily transactions. But of course, convenience must also come with great security. It\u2019s your money after all!<\/p>\n

That\u2019s why, starting June 22, 2026, GCash is moving One-Time Passwords (OTPs) from SMS to in-app push notifications to keep transactions secure when sending money, shopping online, or making everyday payments.<\/p>\n

WHY GCASH OTPS ARE MOVING IN-APP<\/p>\n

With verification codes sent directly through the GCash app, this latest security measure will help protect users from smishing, SMS interception, and other forms of fraud associated with text-based OTPs.<\/p>\n

This will also help make the verification process convenient and seamless for users, as they can confirm their transactions without switching between apps or waiting for a text message.<\/p>\n

HOW TO RECEIVE GCASH OTPS IN-APP<\/p>\n

For everyday users, the change is simple: enable your GCash notifications if you haven\u2019t yet.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s how you can start receiving your GCash OTPs in-app:<\/p>\n

Go to your phone settings and tap Notifications.
\nSearch for GCash on your list of applications.
\nTurn on your GCash notifications.
\n <\/p>\n

Take note: Keep your GCash push notifications enabled for seamless transactions. When transacting via GCash, simply select \u2018Allow Notifications\u2019 when prompted, and your OTP will auto-fill once available. Please be guided that transactions may not push through if your notifications are turned off.<\/p>\n

A SIMPLE STEP FOR SECURE TRANSACTIONS<\/p>\n

With countless transactions in your day-to-day, this easy step will keep your account secure and make those money moves safe and seamless. Still, users should always keep their accounts secure. Even with OTPs moving in-app, the rule remains the same: never share your OTP with anyone. The same goes for your other personal account details.<\/p>\n

So, before your next money transfer, make sure your GCash app notifications are enabled. This way, you can receive OTPs directly in-app and complete your transactions smoothly.<\/p>\n

For more information and updates, visit the GCash website<\/a> and follow the brand on its Facebook<\/a> and Instagram<\/a> pages.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"You probably send money more often than you realize, whether it\u2019s for family support, school allowances, small favors,…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":749855,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[16],"tags":[64,63,32082,203,105],"class_list":["post-749854","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-mobile","tag-au","tag-australia","tag-gcash","tag-mobile","tag-technology"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/749854","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=749854"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/749854\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/749855"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=749854"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=749854"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=749854"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}