In this tutorial, I will tell you how to download GCash app for PC. Gcash is a Philippine-based mobile payment app allowing users to send or receive money. The app was introduced in 2004 and gained popularity during the pandemic.
GCash app allows you to instantly pay bills and send money at the convenience of sitting at your home. You can enjoy all these features from your smartphone. They are fast and provide easy cashless payment options which are 100% safe and secure and all these are at your fingertips. The GCash app can be accessed anytime and anywhere and you can send money or receive money. The app gained popularity during the pandemic. The app is largely popular for cashless payment and online shopping.
The app is really fast with an easy and convenient interface. So for someone who’s looking to do all the transactions from his mobile phone. The app allows you to turn your smartphone into a virtual wallet through which you can do everything from transferring funds to paying bills or saving money as well. GCash app allows you to do shopping through in GCash cash app only.
GCash app is essentially famous in the Philippines and helped to revolutionize the financial transaction in the Philippines. The features provided by GCash are all free except for some features such as cash withdrawal and bill payment. Someone who is not used to mobile phones and apps will find the GCash app really easy to understand and use. All you have to do is create a GCash account which is also really easy. The app allows registration via the app or you can register by dialing *123 from your phone and following the instructions provided.
Features of GCash App
- Allows sending money to GCash users.
- Allows sending or receiving the money to a non-GCash app registered users as well.
- Transfer money to 40+ banks instantly.
- Allows you to pay bills and fees to 400+ billers whether it is a water bill, electricity bill, cable, telecoms or credit card bill.
- Allows you to shop on all networks instantly, and buy broadband packages.
- Allows receiving PayPal funds online.
- Allows you to shop online without a credit card.
- Sending and receiving money can be done via QR code.
- Allows you to open a saving account and invest funds for as low as P50.
In order to fully enjoy all the features of the app you need to get fully verified. However, people who are not verified are also able to use this app but with limited features. Apart from sending and receiving money the app also allows some other features which are found useful to multiple users. GCash app is not just an ordinary sending and receiving money app it has so many features to offer.
From the GCash app, users can invest starting from P50 or Gsaving allows for saving money. GForest allows users to support sustainability by adopting trees throughout the Philippines. GLoan allows borrowing up to 25,000 using.
GCash allows you to send and receive money from the mobile number linked to the recipient’s GCash account and also allows you to send money to people who don’t have an account on GCash app as well. If you want to split the bill with your friends you can do it with GCash KKB. GCash app also allows paying for airlines and ferry tickets.
If you want to run android apps on your PC without any software then you can read this tutorial: How to Install Android Apps on PC without any Software? Alternatively, you can run android apps like GCash app via android emulators like BlueStack, Nox Player and LDPlayer
Method- 1: Download and Install GCash using Bluestacks
As I told you before the GCash app is not available for PC but you can still download GCash for PC using a Bluetsack emulator. Bluestack is an android emulator that lets you run android apps on a computer. Just follow the below steps to properly download and install GCash on your PC:
Step 1: First you have to download Bluestack on your PC. You can visit the official website of Bluestack and download it from there or download it from the link below.
Step 2: Now once the download is complete just double-click on the downloaded file to Install Bluestack on your PC and run it.
Step 3: Once installed. Double Click on the Bluestack icon created on your desktop to launch the Bluestack emulator.
Step 4: Once the Bluestack emulator is launched open Google Playstore. Log in to Google PlayStore. You can use a Gmail account to do so but if you don’t have a Gmail account then you need to create one.
Step 5: Once login into PlayStore, now search for GCash on google PlayStore, it should come up. Click on install. It will take a few seconds to install GCash on your PC.
Step 6: Once installation is completed, you can start using GCash on your PC by clicking on the GCash icon created on the Bluestack emulator homepage.
Method- 2: Download and Install GCash using LDPlayer
If you don’t want to install the Bluestack android emulator but still want to enjoy and download GCash for PC then here is another emulator you can download. LDPayer is another android emulator that you can use. Just follow the below steps to install the GCash:
Step 1: First you have to download LDPayer on your PC. You can visit the official website of LDPayer and download it from there or download it from the link below.
Step 2: Now once the download is complete just double-click on the downloaded file to Install LDPayer on your PC and run it.
Step 3: Once installed. Double Click on the LDPayer icon created on your desktop to launch the LDPayer emulator.
Step 4: Once the LDPayer emulator is launched open Google Playstore. Log in to Google Playstore. You can use a Gmail account to do so but if you don’t have a Gmail account then you need to create one.
Step 5: Once login into PlayStore, now search for GCash, on PlayStore it should come up. Click on install. It will take a few seconds to install GCash on your PC.
Step 6: Once installation is completed, you can start using GCash on your PC by clicking on the GCash icon created on the LDPayer emulator homepage.
Method- 3: Download and Install GCash using Nox App Player
There is another emulator which you can use to run GCash on Windows. Nox App Player will help you to do so.
Step 1: First you have to download Nox player on your PC. You can visit the official website of Nox player and download it from there or download it from the link below.
Step 2: Now once the download is complete just double-click on the downloaded file to Install Nox player on your PC and run it.
Step 3: Once installed. Double Click on the Nox player icon created on your desktop to launch the Nox player emulator.
Step 4: Once the Bluestack Nox player is launched open Google Playstore. Log in to Google Playstore. You can use a Gmail account to do so but if you don’t have a Gmail account then you need to create one.
Step 5: Once login into PlayStore, now search for GCash, on PlayStore it should come up. Click on install. It will take a few seconds to install GCash on your PC.
Step 6: Once installation is completed, you can start using GCash on your PC by clicking on the GCash icon created on the Nox player emulator homepage.
Is GCash App not available on Google PlayStore?
You must have noticed that in all the above-mentioned methods we are downloading GCash from PlayStore. However, sometimes it can happen that due to geolocation restrictions GCash might be not available in your region. So, what to do in that kind of situation? Well here is another trick for you to run and install GCash on PC without geo-restriction or Google PlayStore.
Pre-requisite
Before moving forward you need to download the GCash APK file from a credible and trustworthy third-party website to run it on your PC if it is unavailable on Google PlayStore. Some of the recommended websites to download GCash APK files are APKPure, APKMirror.
Procedure
Follow the steps to run the downloaded GCash APK file on PC, we are using BlueStack 5 for this tutorial:
Step 1: Download and install Bluestack or Nox Player or LDPlayer, steps and links are mentioned in Method 1, Method 2 and Method 3.
Step 2: Launch Bluestack on your computer. Now head over to the “Install APK” button which is on the right sidebar as shown in the image below.
Step 3: A window explorer pop-up will come up. Navigate to the downloaded GCash APK file location. Now select the GCash APK and click on open. The app installation will begin and once the installation is complete, the app will appear on the BlueStacks home screen.
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Step 3: You can simply navigate to the GCash APK file location and simply drag the downloaded GCash APK to BlueStack. The installation will begin and once completed, the app will appear on the BlueStacks home screen.
GCash Alternatives
PayMaya
It is another great app to send and receive money instantly. The payment can be received in the PayMaya wallet as well. The app offers a simplified and secure way to send and receive money.
Paypal
Another international app that allows you to shop as well. The transactions are 100% safe and secure. It is a great alternative to the GCash app.
Remitly
Remitly offers transfer not locally but internationally to over 135 countries. The interface is clean and easy to use.
MoneyGram
MoneyGram also allows, users, to pay bills and send money. The app is popular among many people for its fast and secure transactions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does GCash work in the Philippines?
GCash allows you to turn your smartphone into a virtual wallet. The app allows you to send or receive money, pay bills or shop online. GCash app is available for android and iOS users.
Can GCash be used internationally?
Yes, GCash can be used for international payments. It is a really easy and safe way to send and receive money or pay bills and shop online. The app can be used by Filipino workers working abroad.
Which country owns GCash?
GCash is a Philippines app.
Can foreigners use GCash in the Philippines?
In order to be able to use the GCash app you need to be a Philippine national as you need to register and verify your identity to be able to use this app.
Do you need a bank account for GCash?
A bank account is not needed to use the GCash app. However,m you need to have a registered ATM Card and need to verify your GCash account.
How many countries can use GCash?
Currently, GCash is able to receive remittances from more than 200 countries worldwide.
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