With the return of Merry GCash, the app shares smarter ways to tackle the holiday checklist with a little diskarte
The holidays are always an exciting time, but any Christmas planner knows that getting everything ready can get stressful. Between planning the reunions and parties, figuring out the Noche Buena menu, and finding gifts for everyone, there are expenses to manage, traffic to plan around, and a never-ending to-do list that feels like a big mission in itself.
Still, Filipinos want to make the season special for the people they love, which is why a little diskarte matters this season. Through the return of its Merry GCash celebration, GCash is sharing smarter ways to tackle the holiday checklist, make every peso count, and ease the stress of holiday prep.
MAKE EVERY HOLIDAY CHALLENGE EASIER
Whether you’re preparing for Noche Buena, shopping for gifts, or heading to a party with the barkada, there is always a way to make holiday planning easier with a little creativity and GCash-powered diskarte.
Hack 1: For your back-to-back plans
It’s an age-old debate: Southies swear by Makati as the midpoint of Metro Manila, while Northies are sure it’s Ortigas. Wherever your holiday plans take you, avoid the hassle of lining up to reload your RFID or paying with cash. Simply top up your RFID toll fees instantly through the Pay Bills feature on GCash, so you can spend less time at the tollway and more time getting to your next party.
Hack 2: Dream Apple purchases, now made possible
If your kids have been asking for a new gadget all year, the holidays might be the perfect time to make that wish come true. With GCash, you can pay for Apple products using GGives and enjoy 0% interest and zero downpayment*, making those long-awaited gifts a little easier on your holiday budget.
*Available at the following Apple stores: Power Mac Center, The Loop, Beyond the Box, Open Source, Digital Walker, Digimap, Digiplanet, Abenson, Electroworld, and Silicon Valley.
Hack 3: Smarter grocery runs
Menu planning and cooking your holiday spread get hectic, but the trickier part of Noche Buena prep usually begins outside the kitchen: the holiday grocery rush. Make your checkouts effortless by paying the exact amount through GCash by scanning a QR code, which saves you from long lines and counting loose change. Here’s an extra saver tip: stock up at Puregold to get PHP100 cashback with a minimum spend of PHP1,000.
MORE WAYS TO USE GCASH THIS SEASON
Good diskarte deserves extra cheer, so GCash is also bringing back its Shake It Win It promo to reward users who use GCash for their holiday planning. Prizes up for grabs this year include PHP100,000 in GCash credits and a BYD Seal 5 DM-i hybrid car. Overseas users also have a shot at a pangkabuhayan showcase worth PHP150,000 in GCash credits and even PHP1 million in cash.
The Merry G Christmas Village is also popping up in select malls nationwide, where you can discover homegrown brands and unlock exclusive promos to help your holiday prep while you shop:
- Marquee Mall, Pampanga: November 6 to 8
- Estancia at Capitol Commons, Pasig: December 11 to 13
- Festive Walk, Iloilo: December 18 to 20
When it comes to diskarte during the holidays, GCash positions itself as the way to cross off every item on your holiday checklist, with more chances to win along the way.
Discover more hacks throughout the season by following @gcashofficial on Facebook and Instagram.