GCash and Visa have introduced card-funded QR payments in the Philippines, letting users link Visa credit or debit cards to the mobile wallet for QR-based transactions. The development was covered by Google News — retail Philippines, with the original report coming from SunStar Publishing Inc..
The feature extends GCash's QR payment ecosystem by enabling card-funded transactions alongside its existing e-wallet balance and bank-linked sources. Visa cardholders can generate a QR code in the GCash app and pay at participating merchants, expanding the reach of contactless payments without requiring physical cards.
The launch underscores the growing interoperability of QR payments in the Philippines, where the national QR standard promises unified acceptance across financial platforms. By integrating card networks into QR rails, GCash and Visa aim to boost digital adoption among consumers and small businesses while reducing reliance on cash.