Philippines’ top fintech GCash unlocks Google Pay for millions of users

No card, no problem! Here’s how GCash users can link their accounts to Google Pay.

MANILA, Philippines, Nov. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Following the official launch of Google Pay in the Philippines, GCash, the country’s biggest cashless ecosystem, can now be fully integrated with Google’s secure and widely accepted payment system.

The integration is now available to select GCash users and will be rolling out to more customers soon. It will enable millions of Filipinos to link their GCash wallets to Google Pay for fast, secure, and seamless transactions.

To link GCash accounts to Google Pay, users need to download the Google Wallet App from the Google Play Store, open the GCash app, and tap on their Profile. From there, they should go to My Linked Accounts and select Google Pay. After reviewing the information, users must agree to bind and proceed with biometric verification. Once complete, a prompt will appear that will redirect them to the Google Pay app, where they need to sign in.

By combining the unmatched local scale and trust of GCash with Google Pay’s global infrastructure, the integration redefines how users move through digital and physical commerce. With the integration, users can easily activate GCash as a fund source for Google Pay for various transactions.

Moreover, activating GCash on Google Pay provides a more seamless and secure experience, since it eliminates the need for manual card entry, without storing or sharing card numbers with merchants.

“This integration empowers our users to move through digital and physical spaces with greater ease, security, and reach, anchored in our purpose of making the everyday lives of Filipinos better,” said Ren-Ren Reyes, President and CEO of G-Xchange, Inc., the mobile wallet operator of GCash.

“We’re proud to work with GCash to bring faster, convenient, and more secure payments to the Philippines. This launch underscores our enduring commitment to accelerating financial inclusion and fueling the next chapter of the Philippines’ dynamic digital economy,” said Prep Palacios, Country Manager, Google Philippines.

As digital ecosystems evolve, GCash leads with accessibility, security, and relevance. The integration with Google Pay is more than a feature; it shows how GCash is shaping the future of the digital economy in the Philippines, by making financial services fast, secure, and widely accepted.

For more information, please visit www.gcash.com.

About GCash
GCash is the Philippines’ #1 Finance Super App and Largest Cashless Ecosystem. Through the GCash App, users can easily purchase prepaid airtime; pay bills via partner billers nationwide; send and receive money anywhere in the Philippines, even to other bank accounts; purchase from over 6 million partner merchants and social sellers; and get access to savings, credit, loans, insurance and invest money, and so much more, all at the convenience of their smartphones. Its mobile wallet operations are handled by G-Xchange, Inc. (GXI), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mynt, the first and only $5 billion unicorn in the Philippines.

GCash is a staunch supporter of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly UN SDGs 5,8,10, and 13, which focus on safety & security, financial inclusion, diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as taking urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts, respectively.

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Held commemorative ceremony for the delivery of 5,000 ships at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries in Ulsan on the 19th Delivered to more than 700 shipowners across 68 countries—marking a milestone achieved half a century after the first vessel delivery “Reaching 5,000 ships is a symbol of pride for Korea’s shipbuilding industry—we will continue to forge ahead toward the next 50 years”

SEOUL, South Korea, Nov. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — HD Hyundai has become the world’s first shipbuilder to build and deliver 5,000 ships, marking half a century since its first vessel delivery in 1974.

HD Hyundai announced that it held a ceremony on Wednesday, November 19, at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries in Ulsan to celebrate delivering a total of 5,000 ships. The event was attended by HD Hyundai Chairman Chung Kisun; National Assembly members Kim Taeseon (Ulsan Dong-gu) and Yoon Jong-o (Ulsan Buk-gu); Park Dong-il, Director General at the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources; Ahn Byung-gil, CEO of the Korea Ocean Business Corporation; and Park Jong-seug, Chairman of Korea Marine Transport Co. (and Chairman of the Korea Shipowners’ Association).

The 5,000th vessel delivered by HD Hyundai is the Diego Silang, the second offshore patrol vessel built for the Philippine Navy. Measuring 118.4 meters in length and 14.9 meters in width, the state-of-the-art vessel reaches a cruising speed of 15 knots (28 km/h) and has a range of 4,500 nautical miles (8,330 km). It was launched in March and delivered to the Philippine Navy in October. HD Hyundai has secured contracts to build a total of ten naval vessels for the Philippines.

Since delivering its first vessel—the 260,000-ton Very Large Crude Oil Carrier Atlantic Baron—in 1974, HD Hyundai has provided ships to more than 700 shipowners across 68 countries, culminating in the latest delivery of the Diego Silang.

In detail, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries has delivered 2,631 vessels, HD Hyundai Mipo has delivered 1,570 vessels, and HD Hyundai Samho has delivered 799 vessels. This record-setting achievement has not been matched even by European or Japanese shipbuilders, despite their much longer shipbuilding histories.

Assuming an average vessel length of 250 meters, the combined length of 5,000 ships reaches approximately 1,250 kilometers. This distance exceeds the straight-line distance from Seoul to Tokyo (about 1,150 kilometers) and is more than 140 times the height of Mount Everest (approximately 8,800 meters).

Chairman Chung stated, “Our 5,000-vessel milestone represents the pride of Korea’s shipbuilding industry and the history of bold challenges that have reshaped the global maritime paradigm.” He continued, “Building on this shared legacy of innovation, we will move confidently toward the next 5,000 vessels—and the next half century.”

Meanwhile, HD Hyundai’s three shipbuilding subsidiaries delivered a total of 144 vessels in 2024, including container ships, LNG carriers, and product carriers.

Held commemorative ceremony for the delivery of 5,000 ships at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries in Ulsan on the 19th Delivered to more than 700 shipowners across 68 countries—marking a milestone achieved half a century after the first vessel delivery “Reaching 5,000 ships is a symbol of pride for Korea’s shipbuilding industry—we will continue to forge ahead toward the next 50 years”

SEOUL, South Korea, Nov. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — HD Hyundai has become the world’s first shipbuilder to build and deliver 5,000 ships, marking half a century since its first vessel delivery in 1974.

HD Hyundai announced that it held a ceremony on Wednesday, November 19, at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries in Ulsan to celebrate delivering a total of 5,000 ships. The event was attended by HD Hyundai Chairman Chung Kisun; National Assembly members Kim Taeseon (Ulsan Dong-gu) and Yoon Jong-o (Ulsan Buk-gu); Park Dong-il, Director General at the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources; Ahn Byung-gil, CEO of the Korea Ocean Business Corporation; and Park Jong-seug, Chairman of Korea Marine Transport Co. (and Chairman of the Korea Shipowners’ Association).

The 5,000th vessel delivered by HD Hyundai is the Diego Silang, the second offshore patrol vessel built for the Philippine Navy. Measuring 118.4 meters in length and 14.9 meters in width, the state-of-the-art vessel reaches a cruising speed of 15 knots (28 km/h) and has a range of 4,500 nautical miles (8,330 km). It was launched in March and delivered to the Philippine Navy in October. HD Hyundai has secured contracts to build a total of ten naval vessels for the Philippines.

Since delivering its first vessel—the 260,000-ton Very Large Crude Oil Carrier Atlantic Baron—in 1974, HD Hyundai has provided ships to more than 700 shipowners across 68 countries, culminating in the latest delivery of the Diego Silang.

In detail, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries has delivered 2,631 vessels, HD Hyundai Mipo has delivered 1,570 vessels, and HD Hyundai Samho has delivered 799 vessels. This record-setting achievement has not been matched even by European or Japanese shipbuilders, despite their much longer shipbuilding histories.

Assuming an average vessel length of 250 meters, the combined length of 5,000 ships reaches approximately 1,250 kilometers. This distance exceeds the straight-line distance from Seoul to Tokyo (about 1,150 kilometers) and is more than 140 times the height of Mount Everest (approximately 8,800 meters).

Chairman Chung stated, “Our 5,000-vessel milestone represents the pride of Korea’s shipbuilding industry and the history of bold challenges that have reshaped the global maritime paradigm.” He continued, “Building on this shared legacy of innovation, we will move confidently toward the next 5,000 vessels—and the next half century.”

Meanwhile, HD Hyundai’s three shipbuilding subsidiaries delivered a total of 144 vessels in 2024, including container ships, LNG carriers, and product carriers.

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