Despite Venmo and GCash being two separate cash transfer apps, getting money from Venmo to GCash across the globe is not that hard. Venmo is the cash transfer app of choice for many used by a lot of America-based persons, and GCash is the cash transfer app of choice for many used by a lot of persons in the Philippines. Therefore, it is relatively easy to transfer funds to other cash transfer apps across the globe or directly to the Philippines, although no direct transfer from Venmo to GCash exists. However, there is no way to get from Venmo to GCash without taking a trip across the globe first. But don’t worry! There are still viable options for getting money from Venmo to GCash, and this article will explore how to do so.
If you’re in the United States and looking to send money to friends or relatives living in the Philippines, transferring from Venmo to GCash is an excellent transfer option. GCash operates similarly to Venmo for bill payments and person-to-person transfers within the Philippines, meaning the recipient will appreciate its usefulness. Although there’s no direct connection from the Venmo app to the GCash app, a couple of indirect avenues will allow you to get funds into your GCash wallet.
What You’ll Need to Transfer Money from Venmo to GCash: First things first, here’s what you need:
- Working Venmo Account: A functioning Venmo account with a connection to your United States banking.
- Working GCash Account: A fully-verified GCash account.
- Venmo: Since Venmo links to US bank accounts, you’re going to need this as the means to get money to GCash through an intermediary.
- An Intermediary: Venmo does not link to GCash. Thus, you need an intermediary to get the money converted and sent. This can be Wise (formerly TransferWise), Remitly, or Xoom (attached to PayPal).
Transfer Money from Venmo
Method 1
Through Access to US Bank Account and Intermediary Transfer Service
Step 1: Link Your US Bank Account to Your Venmo Account
- Click “Add Bank or Card” and input your bank details to link Venmo with your American bank account.
Step 2: Withdraw From Venmo to Your American Bank
Once your bank is configured, do the following:
- Find Venmo where it says “Balance.”
- Click on “Send to Bank” and type in the amount you want to transfer.
- As soon as you validate the transaction, the money is sent to your American bank. This can take up to a few business days.
Step 3: Use A Third Party (Remitly, Wise or Xoom)
Once your funds are in your U.S. bank account, you can utilize a third-party transfer service that can send money to GCash. For this guide, we will use Wise (formerly TransferWise):
- Create your Wise account (or log in if you already have one).
- Link your U.S. bank account to your Wise account.
- Choose GCash as your payment method for the receiver.
Step 4: Enter Receiver Details
The next thing to do is enter receiver details.
- The receiver’s GCash number (the digits tied to their GCash account).
- The receiver’s full name under their GCash account.
Make sure you double or triple check that everything is correct because the more it’s wrong, the more challenges you may have.
Step 5: Transfer Money
Review the transfer amount, payee/recipient, GCash number, and hit confirm when you’re ready to make the transfer.
Step 6: Confirm the Transfer
Should you want to complete the transfer from your U.S. bank or linked debit card, you must pay the service fee. At that point, the funds are in the recipient’s wallet.
Step 7: Await Confirmation
You will get the confirmation from Wise (or whichever third party is used) that your transfer is complete, and the recipient will receive an in-app note from GCash that the funds have been transferred.
Step 8: Download GCash
The transfer should be in the hands of the intended recipient in the Philippines now through her GCash account. She can use the funds for any GCash purpose—whether it be to pay a bill or send to someone else.
Method 2
Transfer Via Paypal (If You Have Venmo) Another way to get funds from Venmo to GCash is to transfer to Paypal first. Paypal is the parent company of Venmo and GCash.
Step 1: Link Venmo to Paypal Link your Venmo with your Paypal:
- Open your Venmo app and go to “Settings”/”Payment Methods”.
- Tap “Add Paypal Account” and follow the instructions for linking your Paypal to your Venmo.
Step 2: Transfer from Venmo to Paypal
- Now that you connected your Paypal and Venmo, you can now transfer funds from your Venmo to Paypal.
- Return to your Venmo app and go to “Balance”, and you should see the option “Send to Paypal” as an appearing option.
- Choose how much you’d like to transfer and submit.
Step 3: Send Money to GCash via PayPal Xoom
- Access your PayPal and search for Xoom.
- Select GCash as your send-to payment method and fill in the GCash details for the intended recipient.
- There will be a service/transaction fee for doing this; however, you will successfully load cash into the person’s GCash e-wallet.
Step 4: Confirmation and GCash Checking
Now, if the transaction went through, the person will have money in their GCash. You will know it went through because you’ll get a confirmation email via Xoom, and the person will get a notification on the GCash app.
Method 3
Use Remitly or Western Union for Money Transfer Services
Another simple way to do this is to use Remitly or Western Union as international money transfer services to get Venmo funds to GCash.
Step 1: Transfer from Venmo to Your Bank Account
Once you select the transfer from Venmo to your bank account, use the method above to fill in your U.S. bank account.
Step 2: Choose Money Transfer Service
Now that you have access to funds in your U.S. bank account, create an account with Remitly or Western Union. Both services allow users to transfer funds directly to GCash.
Step 3: Enter GCash Information
- Enter the name of recipient and GCash mobile number.
Check transfer fees and ensure conversion (if needed).
Step 4: Confirm Transfer
Confirm the transfer, but once you confirm, GCash will automatically send the money on their end.
Step 5: Wait For Transfer to Go Through
Money should come within seconds, but it depends on the provider. The receiver gets a GCash in-app notification that the money is there.
You can’t Venmo money to GCash, but the next best option is a US bank account at your disposal and third-party remittance services like Wise, Xoom, or Remitly. PayPal can act as the middleman whether you want to connect through a money transfer service or a remittance service to PayPal. Transferring money from Venmo to GCash is seamless—as long as you take the appropriate steps. This is how to transfer money from Venmo to GCash so you can make international transfers with ease.
You may also find this article helpful:
- How to Transfer Money from Xoom to GCash Step-by-Step
- How to Send Money to GCash from WorldRemit Step-by-Step
- Remitly to Gcash
