Do you use GCash? How about the GCash Mastercard? Have you nominated already your 6-digit Card PIN? If not yet, then this article is for you. In this article, you will know what GCash is, what's the purpose of its debit card, how to nominate a Card PIN for previously linked card, how to nominate a Card PIN for first time to link a card and what are other features of the card that can be accessed via the GCash app.
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On August 1, 2021, GCash announced about its Upgraded Security Features to be updated supposedly on August 18 but was postponed and later rescheduled to September 7, 2021. See GCash Announcement here.
What is GCash?
GCash is an ewallet that allows you to send and receive money anywhere in the world, pay your bills, buy load, save money and a lot more.
GCash is very popular in the Philippines and the number 1 financial app on Google Play. GCash has currently 20 million users. It is available not only for Globe and TM subscribers but for all networks.
Filipinos are using GCash to send money to anyone in the world instantly, transfer funds to more than 40 banks nationwide, pay bills to more than 400 billers, buy load from any network and a variety of services. It is convenient, hassle-free, contactless and easy to use.
If you are not yet a GCash user, you may sign up here.
What is GCash Mastercard?
GCash Mastercard is a physical debit card linked to your GCash account. It used by a GCash account holder to withdraw cash via ATM anywhere in the country.
Previously, a Card PIN for the GCash Mastercard consists of four digits only. Actually, your MPIN in the app is also the PIN you are using when you withdraw your money on the ATM. But on September 7, 2021, GCash made un upgrade for a safer card transactions. So, every card holder requires to nominate a 6-digit Card PIN via the GCash app. To do this, see the next section of this article.
How to Set Card PIN for the Previously Linked GCash Mastercard?
Here's how to nominate a 6-digit Card PIN.
1. Login your GCash account.
Enter your GCash registered number, enter the OTP and type your 4-digit MPIN.
An OTP is a one-time pin which consists of six-digit numbers sent to your GCash registered mobile number.
An MPIN is a mobile pin which consists of four-digit numbers to unlock your GCash app when you login your ewallet account.
2. Go to your GCash "Profile".
3. Tap "My Linked Accounts".
4. Tap "Update PIN".
5. Enter the OTP.
6. Tap "OK" to continue.
7. Enter your desired 6-digit Card PIN.
8. Confirm your 6-digit Card PIN.
9. Tap "NEXT" to proceed.
10. You have succeeded in nominating your Card PIN.
How to Set Card PIN for the First Time to Link GCash Mastercard?
1. Enter your card details.
2. Nominate a Card PIN.
3. Follow steps number 5 to 10 of previous steps.
Other Features of GCash Mastercard
This is your Mastercard
Reset your Card PIN anytime
Lock your Card
Lock your GCash Mastercard
Deactivate yor Card
View and Monitor your Card Details
Final Thoughts
Nominating a Card PIN for your GCash Mastercard is important for a safer and secured transactions. It is a must to update your 6-digit PIN via the GCash app only. Just follow the steps provided in this article and you're good to go. So next time you will withdraw cash from your GCash account via the GCash Mastercard, you need to enter the 6-digit Card PIN you've just nominated on the ATM.
To wrap up, you've learned about the GCash ewallet, the purpose of its debit card, the setting of Card PIN for linked Mastercard, the setting of Card PIN for new Mastercard and other card features.
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Author's Note
This article is intended for Filipinos who are using ewallet in the Philippines, specifically, the GCash.
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