Frances O. PonceThe Ayala Group of Companies
Globe is one of the diverse businesses of the Ayala Group. It is also one of the largest telecommunications company in the country with its closest rival Smart. As part of a large conglomerate who has business interests in industries ranging from real estate, retail, banking, water infrastructure, renewable energy, electronics, information technology and BPO, Globe has an edge to its competitors like Smart.
When Globe wants to penetrate the e-commerce market, it can tap the expertise of its sister company Bank of the Philippine Islands or BPI which is one of the giants in the banking and financial services industry. Banking and financial services is highly-regulated by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and E-Commerce (Electronic Commerce) is quite risky and therefore needs a huge amount of investments in information and cyber security.
Four reasons why you should apply for a GCash Mastercard
The good news is GCash Mastercard is very accessible to the market. The four reasons why GCash Mastercard is better compared to other products are:
1. It has no annual service charge or fee unlike the EON Card of unionbank that has an annual fee of Php350.00.
2. It has a one-time processing fee of only Php50.00, Php40.00 of which will be credited back to your GCash Account.
3. Only one valid ID is required upon enrollment. You will do a series of simple steps through your cellphone in order to link your GCash account (in case you already have one) to your Mastercard. You will receive the card with your name embossed in it after activating.
4. You can use your GCash Mastercard for any kind of financial transactions (it will be discussed later).
Much better than a credit card
You don't have to undergo a series of credit investigation in order to have a mastercard or visa credit card from large banks. GCash Mastercard is actually much better compared to credit card. Since it is a reloadable prepaid card, you don't have to worry spending too much if you have that impulse buying habits.
As provided in the Globe's website, you can use the GCash Mastercard to:
No Credit? No Problem! Shop from anywhere in the Philippines and anywhere in the world with the newest reloadable prepaid card from GCash.
1. Make purchases in retail or online stores in the Philippines or anywhere in the world.
2. Withdraw from ATM machines or GCash-out Outlets nationwide.
3. Load money instantly.
4. Track all spending.
Simple steps to apply for a GCash Mastercard
My application for a GCash Mastercard was really unplanned. I happened to register myself and obtain the said card from MRT Cubao where they put up an advertising station. I was thinking that perhaps I should get one and eventually use it for my paypal and online transactions instead of a credit card. I thought to myself that it is much better than a credit card-- though I admit that a credit card from BDO or BPI is more classy.
Well, the Globe's website provides six easy simple steps on how to apply for a GCash Mastercard:
Step 1: Make sure you're registered to GCash
Step 2: Activate. Link your GCash MasterCard to your Globe/TM number:
a. Dial *143#.
b. Choose GCash.
c. Activate Card > Enter 16-digit Card number.
d. Enter three (3)-digit CVC code found at the back of the card.
e. Enter card expiry date.
f. Don't forget to change your pin.
Four ways on how to reload your GCash Account
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1. GCash Outlets
Cash-in at Globe Stores, Puregold, VIllarica or Tambunting Pawnshops, Rural Banks, etc.
2. Bancnet ATM
Transfer funds from your Bancnet ATM account to your GCash account.
3. Mobile Phone
With your smartphone, transfer cash from your bank account to your GCash account via the GCash App.
4. Online Bank Transfer
With your PC or tablet, transfer cash from your bank account to your GCash account via the GCash Online.
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