GCASH UNITE FOR WATCH PAY EXPANSION TO IOS, EMPOWERING SECURE PAYMENTS ON ALL HUAWEI WEARABLES

 PHILIPPINES – HUAWEI Philippines is making smarter, cashless living more accessible than ever with GCash Watch Pay, now available on iOS in addition to Android and HUAWEI devices. Users across all platforms can enjoy seamless and secure QR code payments straight from their wrist using the latest HUAWEI wearables including the HUAWEI WATCH GT 4 & GT 5 Series, HUAWEI WATCH FIT 3 & FIT 4 Series, HUAWEI WATCH D2, HUAWEI WATCH Ultimate, HUAWEI Band 10, and the HUAWEI WATCH 5, which is already supported on Android and HUAWEI devices and will soon be available on iOS. This aims to deliver truly inclusive cashless payment solutions to all users.

Pay Anytime, Anywhere on Any Device

GCash Watch Pay now works on iOS, Android, and HUAWEI phones, giving more Filipinos the freedom to pay in seconds straight from the wrist. GCash is the country’s leading finance super app. Trusted for shopping across millions of merchants, this expansion now lets iPhone users enjoy the same convenience, making everyday transactions easier and more secure.

DRIVING FINTECH INNOVATIONS: GCASH, OPEN FABRIC TO POWER NFC PAYMENTS WITH MERCHANTS

 

Local cafe accepting GCash payments

 

PHILIPPINES – Digital payments in the Philippines have taken a leap forward with the introduction of Tap to Pay, a next-generation contactless payment system designed to offer customer convenience through effortless, quick, and secure transactions. Developed through a collaboration between Singapore-based fintech firm Open Fabric and the country’s leading finance super app and largest cashless ecosystem, GCash, the initiative aims to modernize the way Filipinos pay.

 

The collaboration paved the way for a faster and more seamless integration with Mastercard. This technological platform allows GCash users to send payments to merchants that accept Mastercard across the Philippines in a secure and more convenient way.

 

YOUR WALLET, REDEFINED: TAP N' PAY WITH GCASH AND MASTERCARD

 GCash and Mastercard's Tap n' Pay integration provides Filipinos with seamless and secure contactless payments via the GCash app at any Mastercard-accepting merchant nationwide.

 

Philippines – In a move to once again transform the way Filipinos experience cashless transactions, GCash, the leading finance super app in the Philippines, and global technology company Mastercard have teamed up to introduce Tap n’ Pay – a contactless payment solution designed to make everyday transactions faster and more convenient.

 

As digital payments continue to shape modern lifestyles, consumers seek seamless and hassle-free ways to transact. Tap n’ Pay meets this demand by enabling users to make purchases effortlessly—simply by tapping their NFC-enabled Android phone on a compatible point-of-sale (POS) terminal that accepts card payments. With every tap, consumers take a step toward greater convenience, security, and efficiency, transforming daily transactions into an empowering experience tailored to their evolving needs.

 

ELEVATE YOUR PAYMENTS: HOW TO SET UP GCASH WATCH PAY ON HUAWEI WEARABLES

Philippines – Hey there, tech lovers, especially to all HUAWEI smartwatch and Gcash users like me! I’m so beyond excited to share some amazing and game-changing news that’s made my or your daily routine so much cooler and ang astig nito.

Picture this, guys: You’re at your favorite shop, restaurant, or any spot that accepts GCash payment, ready to pay for your order. Suddenly, you realize you forgot your wallet and phone, or it’s buried somewhere in your bag, and you’re frantically searching for it. Talk about it ‐ ang hassle, right? It’s super stressful, especially when you need to pay ASAP, and it’s kinda embarrassing to hold up the line. But here’s the game-changer for us – thank you to Huawei and GCash’s Watch Pay feature, I can now pay anywhere, anytime, just by scanning a QR code on my Huawei smartwatch. Tada! Payment done, no phone needed or wallet needed. It’s like having a wallet on my wrist, and I’m obsessed with how easy and stress-free it makes my life talaga. Why? Minsan din talaga naiiwan ko ang phone ko or wallet hehehe.

So as I mentioned  the Huawei and GCash have teamed up to bring QR code payments right to your wrist with the Watch Pay feature. As someone who’s always on the move, this feels like a mini superpower. Let me break it down simply, walk you through how to connect GCash to your smartwatch, and list the compatible Huawei wearables that make this magic happen.

PAY ON THE GO: HUAWEI WEARABLES NOW POWERED BY GCASH QR CODES

 Philippines – On April 3, 2025 HUAWEI Philippines leads the way in accessible, next-generation cashless payments for smartwatches as it unveils the Watch Pay feature with GCash on its latest line of wearable devices. Watch Pay transforms HUAWEI wearables into fast, contactless payment devices, letting users make secure and efficient transactions with QR codes to pay on the go.

The GCash Watch Pay feature is the first in the Philippines to enable QR code payments on wearable devices via GCash. This feature is now available for use on the the HUAWEI WATCH Ultimate, HUAWEI WATCH GT 4, HUAWEI WATCH GT 5 Series, HUAWEI WATCH D2, HUAWEI WATCH Fit 3, and the HUAWEI Band 10 and will be available to wearables launched in the future.

HUAWEI Maintains Lead in Global Wearable Shipments in IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Report

The launch of the Watch Pay feature on HUAWEI wearables comes after the tech brand was reported to have ranked first globally for wrist-worn devices priced below USD 700 in 2024. This was according to IDC’s latest Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Device Tracker report. While global wrist-worn device shipments declined by 1.4% year-on-year to 190 million units, HUAWEI saw growth and led its market for the fifth consecutive year with a global-best shipment increase of 33.6%.