In response to recent challenges brought by super typhoon Carina (international name Gaemi), GCash, through its credit arm Fuse Lending, has announced a two-week payment grace period to borrowers of GLoan and GGives in calamity-hit areas.
"Understanding the importance of having extra money during these challenging times, GCash is offering a grace period to customers whose due dates fall between July 21 and 31," said Tony Isidro, president and CEO of Fuse Lending.
This initiative allows customers in some areas of regions III, IV-A, and the National Capital Region affected by Typhoon Carina to postpone their loan payments to August without incurring any penalty charges.
Buy load fees waived
GCash is also waiving the fees for users who avail of buy load promos worth P59 and below from 12 noon on July 25 to July 31.
This would help ease the expenses of customers affected by the severe rains and floods – allowing them to stay connected with their loved ones, updated on the news, and continue their livelihood, like working from home with ease.
Providing affordable services
The 0.5% cash-in fee for GCash Pera Outlets is also waived to help sari-sari stores in areas affected by super typhoon Carina continue to provide services to their communities.
This would allow them to fund their wallets without any additional cost and enable them to provide much-needed services like buying loads, paying bills, and cashing in and cashing out.
To mobilize the spirit of bayanihan amid the onslaught of heavy rains and floods, GCash also supports various organizations by helping them raise funds to mount relief operations for communities hit by severe weather.
"We are deeply concerned for areas affected by Typhoon Carina," said Ren-Ren Reyes, president and CEO of GCash mobile wallet operators G-Xchange, Inc. "Our priority now is to ensure concerned organizations can quickly mobilize aid, tapping into the reach and impact of GCash."
GCash users can contribute to various reputable non-governmental organizations which mount rescue, relief, and recovery operations. These NGOs include:
Ayala Foundation
ABS-CBN Foundation
GMA Kapuso Foundation
UNICEF
Philippine Red Cross
Caritas Manila
Save the Children
Users can opt to send funds directly to the NGOs by searching for them in the "Pay Bills" feature under the "Others" category or scanning the organizations' official GCash QR codes. Transaction fees for these donations are waived.
Beware of scammers
Users are encouraged to donate through official payment channels, such as the GCash app, and transact only with trusted organizations to avoid donating to dubious organizations.
Customers are advised never to share their MPIN or OTP with anyone.
For personal donation drives, GCash urges the public to conduct thorough background checks on individuals and groups before contributing.
Filipinos can download the GCash app for free on Google Play or the App Store. For more information on how you can help, visit the GCash official Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/gcashofficial.
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