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There are no costs for Autosweep and Easytrip reloads with BDO Pay.

You’re driving when you suddenly notice that your RFID account balance is low. You don’t have time to stop at a convenience shop for more money, and you prefer not to switch to the cash lane at the toll gate, which would mean waiting in a longer line.

Let BDO Pay help you out. You save time, effort, and money using it since there are no cash-in or convenience fees. Other payment applications can charge up to P12 to add money to your account. For drivers who have to add money to their RFID loads often, the savings pile up over time, allowing you to make your budget go further, whether it’s for petrol, snacks, coffee for the journey, or parking fees at your destination.

BDO Pay is an everyday payment app that lets you scan, send, and pay practically anyplace without needing to cash in. It’s powered by the country’s biggest bank. You can pay with any of your linked BDO accounts, like savings, checking, or credit cards. And since BDO backs it, you can be sure that your transactions are safe, reliable, and secure.

This is how you do it:

Just click on Pay Bills on the BDO Pay home screen. Then click “Transportation” and scroll down to pick either “Autosweep RFID” or “Easytrip RFID.” On the next page, type in your account number, subscriber account name, and the amount you want to load. Click Pay after choosing the account you wish to pay from. That’s it! Autosweep transactions load immediately, and Easytrip posts them right away if you complete the transaction before 10:00 PM.

Save it as a favorite and limit the taps to a minimum for an even speedier transaction next time.

Every time you pay, save. BDO Pay makes it faster and cheaper to reload your RFID accounts.

Paying your bills? No expenses, just ease

With BDO Pay, you can pay not only your RFID accounts but also other bills without incurring any convenience fees. You can pay your bills using your BDO account anytime, anyplace. There are more than 2,100 billers to choose from. Electric corporations, government entities, insurance firms, colleges, and even charities are all on the list.

Get BDO Pay now

Are you new to BDO Pay? Download the software from the software store, Google Play Store, or AppGallery and start enjoying no fees and no cash in. You don’t have to sign up; just log in with your BDO Online username and password. To start paying with the app, log in and connect your BDO bank account and credit cards.

You can make a BDO Online account and use your login information to sign up for BDO Pay if you have at least one BDO account or credit card but have not yet signed up for online banking. You can only choose Credit Card if you don’t already have a BDO Savings or Checking Account to utilize the app.

Need help? You may get help from BDO online and offline. You can call their 24/7 hotline at (+632) 8888-0000, visit one of their 1,200 branches around the country, or go to their website at www.bdo.com.ph.

Find out how to pay smarter with BDO Pay today.

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Your Final Shot: Scan to Pay with GCash and Win a Trip to the NBA China Games 2025

Are you a huge fan of the NBA? Prepare to witness the action on the court closer than ever before! You have a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see the NBA China Games 2025 at The Venetian Arena in Macao thanks to GCash.

Two lucky winners will each get two tickets to see the Brooklyn Nets play the Phoenix Suns live, as well as airfare and somewhere to stay.

Your Ticket to the NBA China Games

If you use GCash Scan to Pay to make a purchase for P4,000 or more between September 22 and 30, 2025, you will get one digital scratch card for every transaction.

One lucky person will win a pair of two tickets to the NBA China Game on October 10 and a Fan Meet & Greet pass on October 11. The winner will also get a round-trip ticket and a place to stay. Another winner will get a round-trip ticket and a place to stay for the NBA China Games on October 12.

You can also win GCash | Travel+ and GCash | Alipay+ Overseas Offline vouchers, which is even better. You can use these to pay for flights, hotels, eSims, vehicle rentals, and things you buy in stores.

To sign up, all you have to do is go onto your GCash app and go to the Alipay+ Destination Campaign page. During the promotion period, each registered user can win up to five scratch cards. So the more you use GCash overseas, the better your chances of winning!

Traveling with GCash is easy and stylish.

Your travel abroad will go more smoothly than a fast break with GCash Scan to Pay. You may use GCash at more than 80 million Alipay+ merchants, whether you’re eating street food in Thailand and Malaysia, viewing the sights in Japan and South Korea, or shopping for the latest fashions in Singapore, Hong Kong, and Macao. You can use Scan-to-Pay at retailers, restaurants, grocery stores, and convenience stores, just like you can at home.

What is the best part? You will always get real-time, competitive foreign exchange rates with no service fees, which will help you make the most of your money for more memorable experiences. Plus, you can see your wallet balance in the local currency right away, so you can keep track of your spending without missing a second of the action. When you utilize GCash Alipay+ Scan to Pay, you can get special prices and offers that you can’t get anywhere else.

It’s easy to pay for things with GCash. To make a payment, just touch QR on the dashboard, scan the merchant’s QR code, enter the amount, and confirm the payment. You can also choose “Generate QR,” then “Pay abroad with Alipay+,” and show your QR to the cashier to have it scanned. You will then get a receipt in both the local currency and the Philippine peso.

Your next vacation abroad could be your chance to see exciting courtside action and have a wonderful time traveling. Scan to pay with GCash today and try to win tickets to the NBA China Games 2025.

Are you ready for your next trip? You can get the GCash app from the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, or Huawei App Gallery. You can do it!

To see all the details of the promo, go to the GCash app.
According to DTI Fair Trade Permit No. FTEB-236852 Series of 2025

 

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“Hindi mo kailangang gawin lahat mag-isa.” Ayon sa Celebrity Moms sa Hirap ng Back-To-School Season

School’s officially back, and with it the early mornings, baon prep, never-ending shopping lists, and long days for parents—especially moms. In the newest episode of Mommy, G Ka Na?, celebrity host and mom of two Jolina Magdangal-Escueta opens up about the pressure of balancing her numerous responsibilities during the back-to-school season.

Jolina Magdangal, Dimples Romana, and Angeline Quinto share how GCash helps provide everyday gaan for moms

Together with guests Dimples Romana and Angeline Quinto, the candid conversation turns personal, and the three moms share personal stories, smart strategies, and comforting words for moms who may be overwhelmed with the back-to-school rush. They remind each other, “Hindi mo kailangang gawin lahat mag-isa.”

Amid the laughs and real talk, Jolina, Angeline, and Dimples reveal some of their back-to-school survival tricks.

Angeline, for example, swears by the power of a cute lunchbox (or fun shapes) to get her kids to eat.“Kahit simpleng sandwich lang, basta cute ang baunan, ganado na agad si Sylvio,” she shares.

She and Jolina also agree that fancy recipes aren’t necessary. Instead, a little bit of creativity and a whole lot of love go a long way. As Jolina puts it, “Hindi kailangang mahal ang baon, basta punong-puno ng effort at love, ramdam ‘yan ng mga anak natin.”

Then there’s the never-ending to-do list. I have groceries, bills, and errands to run. Sometimes, when schedules get too packed, there are things forgotten along the way. For when it gets overwhelming, the three moms all agree—shopping online and paying with GCash is the ultimate lifesaver. While doing the laundry or helping with their kids’ homework, they can check off items on their grocery list without even leaving the house!

Dimples, meanwhile, brings up the challenges she faces having to keep up with the constant stream of expenses once the school year starts.From school projects and extracurricular activities to unexpected gastos, the financial pressure doesn’t end after enrollment.

“Kala mo tapos ka na, pero may bagong shoes, uniforms, at pang-extracurricular pa pala,” she opens up. Her solution? We are breaking down the big-ticket items. With GCash’s GGives, she can split purchases like gadgets or sports gear into smaller payments, with zero down payment needed.

And of course, there are the surprise expenses—like when emergencies happen. For those moments, Jolina reminds viewers that they can lean on GCredit, which provides users with a credit line of up to PHP 50,000.

For even bigger needs like tuition fees, there’s also GLoan, which lets users borrow up to PHP 150,000 instantly, with affordable terms and quick disbursement straight to their GCash wallet. “At least you know that there is someone you can rely on.” Hindi ka kakabahan agad,” they agree. For those who encounter unforeseen expenses before payday, it provides peace of mind.

Watch Mommy, G Ka Na? online

Throughout the episodes, a recurring theme emerges: moms can learn a lot from other moms. “Okay lang humingi ng tulong,” Jolina reminds viewers. “May mga kapwa mommy, may mga tools—tulungan tayo.”

 Stream Mommy, G Ka Na? on the official YouTube channel of GCash. Join the conversation online with fellow moms finding gaan and ginhawa in every stage of school-year parenting by following @gcashofficial on Instagram and Facebook.

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Keep Your Children’s Dreams Alive with a Plan B

Help your child achieve their goals even when you’re no longer around

“I want to be like you, Mama.” These are the words every parent wishes to hear, hoping their children will carry with them always. Your children’s aspirations are boundless, whether they are to become doctors, build bridges, or follow in your artistic footsteps.

But life doesn’t always go as planned. When a parent is no longer there to provide the means, these dreams shouldn’t have to fade. With life insurance, a parent’s love continues to protect even in their absence, ensuring that a child can finish school in the home they grew up in and have whatever they need to pursue their career aspirations.

It’s easy to think of life insurance as just another expense. But it is much more than that. It’s the safety net—the Plan B—that keeps their dreams alive and their plans on track. Without it, a premature loss can undo everything you have worked so hard to build. With a Plan B, your children enjoy the opportunity to keep moving forward, even when life takes an unexpected turn.

“Watching our children grow up, aspiring to follow our footsteps—just fills us with immense joy and compels us to provide them with every opportunity to realize those dreams, no matter what the future may bring,” expressed Renato Vergel De Dios, President and CEO of BDO Life. “Life insurance has to be the simplest, most powerful solution to sustaining those aspirations, even amidst life’s toughest challenges.”

Life insurance benefits intervene in those unforeseen circumstances to maintain routines and uphold the foundations established over the years. It gives your kids the confidence and stability to pursue their goals. That kind of security is a legacy that no loss can ever take away.

Get started on your Plan B

“As parents, our goal is to support our children wherever their journey leads them,” Vergel de Dios remarked. “The benefits of life insurance will enable us to fulfill that promise, even when we are no longer around. Our way of ensuring that life will be okay, no matter what the future holds.”

Start your Plan B today by visiting the BDO branch nearest you. BDO Life Financial Advisors in BDO branches can help you find the right plan, customized to your needs and budget.

You can also explore BDO Life’s range of financial solutions and get a quote for free by visiting www.bdo.com.ph/bdo-life/get-a-quote.

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When Wallets Get Tight, GCredit Makes It Right

Finding a way to cover daily expenses is no longer a problem with the help of a solution like GCredit

Electricity, water, internet, groceries—every day, it feels like there’s always something new we need to pay for. Now that the school year is in full swing, daily allowances and baon groceries have become part of the weekly routine. And just when we think we’ve finally caught up, here come the surprise gastos—plus, with the holidays slowly creeping in, it feels like there’s always something new to budget for.

As much as we try to cover everything, there are times when our budget just isn’t enough, no matter how hard we try to save and budget our expenses. Sometimes, we just need a little help to get through the tough days, especially during Petsa de Peligro. Thankfully, with GCash, it’s now easier to manage bills even without a credit card and without needing to borrow money from friends and family.

GCredit—Your Trusted Financial Lifeline

GCredit, powered by CIMB, gives you an always-ready credit line you can use to cover urgent expenses. It’s designed to be manageable, with a low daily interest rate of 0.17 percent—equivalent to just ₱1.70 for every ₱1,000 spent. You can also pay as little as 10 percent of your total due, giving you the flexibility to stay on top of expenses even while waiting for your next paycheck, bonus, or allowance.

 

  • Bill Payments: When your electricity bill spikes or your payday doesn’t align with your water bill’s due date, use GCredit to avoid late fees and disconnections.
  • Internet and Landline: When you need to stay connected, you can use GCredit to cover your bills and avoid disconnection, so you’re always in touch with family, work, and friends.
  • Groceries: When prices rise or your budget falls short at the grocery store, GCredit helps you buy what you need so you never have to cut back on meals.

Make everyday spending easier with GCredit

With so many everyday expenses now payable through GCredit, GCash makes it simple to get through tough times with less stress:

  • Low interest: Interest is only 0.17% per day, and the earlier you pay, the less interest you need to pay.
  • Flexible payments: No need to pay the full amount right away. Just pay at least 10% of your total due, and you’re set.
  • Borrow up to ₱50,000: Access your credit line directly from the GCash app—fast, easy, and convenient.

On your GCash app’s home screen, tap on “Borrow” and look for “GCredit.” Users must also remember that GCredit is available to Filipino citizens aged 21–65 with a fully verified GCash account.

Once eligible, you’ll see your available credit limit. You’ll also receive an SMS to activate GCredit and be instructed to follow these steps:

  • Confirm your email address
  • Verify your personal details and other required information in the app
  • Review and submit your application

Once you’ve completed the steps, you’ll receive a confirmation via email that your GCredit is activated, and you’re ready to use it for your day-to-day needs! Just remember to use GCredit responsibly—read the terms and conditions and make sure you have a payment plan in place.

Whether your bills are going up, piling up, or coming in faster than expected, you no longer have to worry about how to pay. With GCredit, you have a reliable safety net for both personal needs and family expenses. From electricity and water to internet and groceries, you’ve now got a fast and flexible way to stay on top of your bills with GCredit!