Perhaps one of the most popular e-wallet apps these days is GCash – that app that literally turns your phone into a wallet because you can purchase items, whether online or at a store, and pay with money from your GCash account.
The GCash app can be downloaded by any type of smartphone. And any mobile number registered in the Philippines can use the app (back in the day, only Globe Telecom subscribers can use GCash). Once registered and properly verified by the GCash system, the user can send and receive money using the app. They can also use it to pay for their purchases (online or otherwise), utility bills, loans, and prepaid mobile load.
The good news is that PSAHelpline.ph also accepts GCash payments for PSA certificate orders made through the website. It is a safe and convenient alternative to going out just to pay for your orders, especially during these uncertain times.
What are the features and benefits of GCash?
- GCash may now be used by all mobile numbers; it is no longer exclusive only to Globe subscribers.
- You may cash-in to GCash account from your bank’s mobile app (if it supports that feature) or at any of their over the counter payment partners such as Ministop, Alfamart, Cebuana, and a whole lot more.
- GCash does not charge you with a convenience fee on top of the actual amount to be paid; such that if you ordered one copy of your PSA birth certificate at the cost of P365, only that amount will be deducted from your GCash wallet after you pay.
How do I pay my orders at PSAHelpline.ph using GCash?
Here’s the step-by-step process on how to pay for your orders at PSAHelpline.ph using your GCash:
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On the Online Payment Options page, click on the GCash icon.
If you do not have a GCash account, a prompt will appear on the screen telling you that your mobile number is not registered to GCash. You will be required to create an account before you can proceed.
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Click on the Pay using GCash button on the screen to be directed to the GCash payment page.
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On the GCash payment page, you should see PSAHelpline.ph as the merchant and the amount you need to pay. You will be asked to key-in your mobile number that is associated with your GCash account. Click Next to receive the authentication code that will be sent to your SMS.
Key in the authentication code to your GCash app.
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After submitting the authentication code via the GCash app, your payment shall be deducted from your GCash wallet. You will receive an SMS and email message confirming receipt of your GCash payment.
You will also receive an electronic receipt from GCash to confirm your purchase.
I still need to cash-in some money into my GCash. Can I pay later using the GCash app?
Yes, you can.
You may pay for PSA certificate orders right inside the GCash app. Here’s how:
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Open your GCash app and log-in with your MPIN.
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When logged in, click on Pay Bills option and then choose Government as the biller.
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Browse through the available billers and look for PSAHelpline and then tap the logo.
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You will be taken to the payment form page. Provide the following details and then click Next.
✔ 10-digit reference numbe
✔ Contact number
✔ Amount to pay
✔ Email address
When you get to the Confirmation page, click on Confirm to confirm your payment.
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The app will prompt you with a payment notification after your payment successfully goes through. You will also receive an SMS and email message with the payment details. Payments made through GCash are credited real-time.
After you receive the confirmation messages, you just have to wait for your PSA certificate orders to be delivered to you. Processing starts one day after payment confirmation. You may track the status of your delivery on the PSAHelpline website. Just click the Check Status link on the homepage and then key-in your order reference number on the space at the bottom of the page.
Paid orders for Metro Manila addresses are delivered in 3 to 4 working days while provincial orders are delivered in 3 to 8 working days.
Conclusion
Paying through GCash is safe, convenient, and easy. It is one way to minimize your need to leave your home and be exposed to the virus, especially since we are not yet out of the woods. So, order your PSA certificates online (birth, marriage, death, and CENOMAR), pay cashless using your GCash, and just wait for your orders to arrive – all in the comfort and safety of your home.
