GCash Padala Guide: Steps, Requirements, Rates

We’ve got you covered if you’re wondering what GCash Padala is.

Whether you’re someone who wants to send money or receive money, this guide is for you.

We’ve listed everything you need to know, from its benefits to cash-out methods to even the rates versus other padala centers.

You should check out the whole article as we’ll also answer the most popular questions regarding this.

What is GCash Padala?

GCash Padala lets you send money to anyone without a GCash account. You can use the GCash app to send money to any number as a sender. Then, the receiver can claim it in over 2,000 partners nationwide or by creating a GCash account.

This is a service by GCash that offers a quick money remittance service that can be an alternative to other remittance centers.

The good thing about this is that you can send money to anyone nationwide. You need to know their number and name.

The minimum amount of money you can send is ₱500, and the maximum is ₱5,000.

Pros and Cons of Using GCash Padala

If you’re wondering about the advantage of using GCash Padala against MLhuillier, Cebuana Padala, or others. We’ve listed the benefits that you can get from this service:

Pros

  • Send money using the GCash app for maximum convenience
  • Send money for as low as 1% fees
  • Real-time transfer
  • Claim money from over 2,000 partner outlets nationwide
  • You need to use one valid ID to verify your GCash
  • It can be claimed even without a GCash account

Cons

  • You can only send up to ₱5,000
  • You can only send domestically

Requirements to use GCash Padala

Now that you know the benefits that you can get from using this service, it’s time to know the requirements to use it:

  • A fully verified GCash account
  • Internet connection
  • GCash app and balance
  • Recipient’s details: full name and number

Those are the only things you need to start using GCash Padala.

How to Send Money Using GCash Padala (Steps)

In this section, we’ll teach you the exact steps to send money using GCash Padala. Here are the steps:

Step 1: Open your GCash app, and tap Send Money

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Step 2: Under “Send Money to Partners”, choose GCash Padala

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Step 3: Enter the recipient’s full name, mobile number, and the amount (Make sure that the recipient’s name is the same as their valid ID) and tap Next

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Step 4: Review the details and tap Pay at the bottom of everything is correct

Step 5: You can take a screenshot of the reference number and send it to your recipient. The recipient will also receive a text with all the details.

How to Claim Money using GCash Padala (Steps)

If you’re the recipient of a GCash Padala, you’ll be able to claim it easily by creating a GCash account or through various outlets nationwide. If you want to claim it through partner outlets, follow these steps:

Step 1: Find a partner outlet near you (GCash has partnered with GCashPo, ExpressPay, Panalo Express, Posible, Tambunting, True Money, VIP Center, and DA5)

Step 2: Then, ask for a GCash Padala form and fill it out with info such as your reference number, number, name, and the amount and present one valid ID

Step 3: Claim your cash

In just three steps, you will already be able to claim your money. But if you want to create a GCash account, the money will automatically be reflected in your balance.

For quick processing, we advise you to bring any of these valid IDs:

  • Passport
  • Driver’s License
  • Philhealth Card
  • PRC ID
  • SSS ID
  • Postal ID
  • UMID ID
  • Voter’s ID

Where to Claim GCash Padala?

You can claim your GCash Padala by creating a GCash account or through partner outlets. GCash has partnered with thousands of outlets nationwide. Here are the outlets where you can claim your money:

  • GCash PO
  • ExpressPay
  • Panalo Express
  • Posible
  • Tambunting
  • True Money
  • VIP Center
  • DA5

For your information, not all branches of these outlets may be offering GCash Padala services.

You can search for GCash Padala partner outlets near you as well. Here, you can search for your city/municipality and see the list of GCash Padala outlets that you can go to.

GCash Padala rates vs. other outlets

Sending money services isn’t new, as many businesses had offered before even GCash started.

But for your convenience, we’ve listed down the rates of all the popular padala outlets in the country so you can compare them with GCash Padala.

For convenience, this table is only for domestic, specifically NCR rates.

Padala ServiceAmount to Send (Min & Max)Rates
  GCash Padala  ₱500 – ₱5,000₱500: ₱5
₱500.01 – ₱5,000: 1.5% of the amount
Palawan Pawnshop₱1 – ₱50,000₱3 – ₱345
Cebuana Lhuillier₱1 – ₱50,000₱1 – ₱500
Smart Padala₱1 – ₱50,000₱30 – ₱1,500
LBC Instant Peso Padala₱100 – ₱5,000₱3 – ₱125
M Lhuillier₱1 – ₱50,000₱3 – ₱350
  Western Union  ₱1 – ₱50,000+₱5 – ₱595
₱50,001 above: 2% of the amount
RD Pawnshop₱1 – ₱50,000+₱1 – ₱100: Free
₱101 – ₱500: ₱2 – ₱311

GCash Padala offers just about the same rates as other popular remittance centers in the Philippines.

Although GCash only lets you send up to ₱5,000, other services cannot match its convenience.

GCash Padala vs. Express Send

GCash Padala and Express Send are two different features of GCash. GCash Padala allows you to send money through any user nationwide through partner outlets or GCash.

With Express Send, you can send money from GCash to another GCash user.

To understand them better, here’s a table that shows their similarities and differences:

 FeaturesGCash PadalaExpress Send
Send MoneyYesYes
Limit₱1 – ₱5,000₱1 – ₱100,000 (Fully verified)
  Fees₱500: ₱5
₱500.01 – ₱5,000: 1.5% of the amount
  Free
Where to cash outGCash and GCash partner outletsGCash only
Real-time transferYesYes
GCash appYesYes

As you can see, both features of GCash allow you to send money. They differ in the limit, fees, and cash-out processes.

GCash Padala is perfect for sending small amounts of money to people who don’t have a GCash account or don’t know how to use them.

On the other hand, GCash’s Express Send is perfect for sending money to GCash users.

GCash Padala Refund

If you’ve sent money using GCash Padala, the receiver must claim it by creating a GCash account or through GCash Padala outlets.

But if you’ve sent it to the wrong person, you can ask for help from the GCash Help Center, provided that the person hasn’t claimed it yet.

GCash isn’t liable for this if it’s already been claimed. Therefore, you must always ensure that you input the correct name and number when sending money.

Lastly, if the receiver hasn’t claimed the money within 15 days, it will be returned to the sender’s GCash balance.

Related: GCash Submit Ticket: Ultimate Beginner’s Guide

FAQs

Does GCash Padala expire?

Yes. If the money hasn’t been claimed after 15 days, it will return to the sender’s GCash balance.

Can you send money using GCash Padala from abroad?

Yes. If you have a GCash account, you can send money to anyone in the Philippines, even if you’re abroad.

Can you cancel GCash Padala?

Yes. But under these conditions:

  • If the receiver isn’t a GCash user
  • If only one digit is wrong
  • The receiver hasn’t withdrawn the money

Once you confirm these to be true, you can submit a ticket in GCash. Be prepared with the relevant info such as the wrong number, correct number, amount sent, reference ID, date and time of the transaction, etc.

If you submit a ticket, there’s no guarantee that the transaction will get resolved. This depends on a lot of factors.

What happens when GCash Padala isn’t claimed?

When a GCash Padala isn’t claimed after 15 days, the money will return to the sender’s GCash balance.

What is the limit with GCash Padala?

You can only send up to ₱5,000 through GCash Padala at a time.

How many times can you use GCash Padala?

You can use it as many times as you’d like. But since it’s a feature of the GCash app, it will count towards your monthly limit. So, you can only send money up to your monthly limit of either ₱50,000 or ₱100,000.

Will I be notified if I receive a GCash Padala?

Yes, you will be notified by SMS. You can also ask the sender to send you the screenshot of the reference ID if you haven’t received any SMS.

Final Thoughts

GCash Padala is a quick remittance service that GCash offers. It’s a great alternative to other remittance centers but with only a limit of ₱5,000.

Still, the convenience it brings to the sender can’t be matched by other remittance centers right now.

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3 thoughts on “GCash Padala Guide: Steps, Requirements, Rates”

    • Hi Manzur,

      Kindly update your GCash app. You can also try deleting the cache and re-installing the GCash app if that doesn’t work. Also, don’t forget to restart your phone.

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