GCash ends SMS confirmation for received money, notifs are now in-app inbox

In an advisory, GCash announced that they will now send messages directly to app inbox for received money notifications.

This change was implemented starting on August 16 and is claimed to be for added security.

This is part of GCash’s efforts to enhance the security of their users’ transactions. With the rise of text scams, the company recognizes the need to take proactive measures to protect their users.

By sending notifications directly to the app inbox, GCash ensures that users receive their transaction updates in a secure, reliable manner. This also eliminates the need for users to worry about the possibility of receiving fake SMS messages purporting to be from GCash 70.

In addition, users can also access notifications via transaction history at ease. To keep track of their previous transactions and monitor their account activity.