Long weekends give Filipinos a chance to take a quick break, whether it’s a road trip, beach getaway, or overseas vacation. But with limited time, unexpected travel problems such as flight delays, lost baggage, and medical emergencies can quickly disrupt a trip.
To help travelers prepare, GCash is highlighting its travel services, including GInsure Travel, GCash Travel eSIM, international payments, and GCash Cards.
Get travel insurance through GCash
GInsure’s Standard International Travel Protect is available through the GCash app starting at PHP 299. Travelers can purchase coverage in as fast as five minutes, even up to two hours before their flight.
The plan includes up to:
- PHP 500,000 Emergency Medical Assistance
- Emergency Travel Assistance
- PHP 50,000 Travel Inconvenience Benefit
- PHP 1 million Personal Liability Benefit
- PHP 1 million Personal Accident coverage
To purchase coverage, open the GCash app, go to GInsure Marketplace, select Travel, choose a coverage level, and review and confirm the details.
Users can also access their policy information through the My GInsure tab after purchasing coverage.
Stay connected with a GCash Travel eSIM
Travelers can also use the GCash Travel eSIM to stay connected abroad without changing their physical SIM card. The service works in more than 160 countries and is available starting at PHP 25.
Pay conveniently overseas
GCash users can also use Scan to Pay with eligible Alipay+ QR codes when shopping and dining abroad, with up to PHP 1,000 OFF on eligible transactions.
For quick purchases, GCash Tap to Pay offers contactless payments, with up to PHP 1,500 OFF on eligible transactions.
Use GCash Cards for bigger purchases
For larger travel expenses, GCash Cards can be used for purchases and ATM withdrawals locally and internationally, with 0% Forex fees. Travelers can also monitor their spending through the GCash app to keep track of their travel budget.
With travel insurance, connectivity, and payment options available through GCash, travelers can spend less time worrying about unexpected expenses and more time enjoying their long weekend trips.
To access GInsure Travel, open the GCash app, go to Explore the App, select GInsure, and tap Travel.