You’ve worked hard to earn the money in your PayPal account, and now you’re thinking about spending that money. Problem is, it takes some time to receive your money since PayPal to bank transfers often take several days to complete. Good thing that there’s GCash for those immediate or emergency situations. PayPal to GCash transfers are instant, and you can immediately use that money for your personal needs once it’s in your GCash wallet.
We mostly use UnionBank to withdraw my money from PayPal and it usually takes 1-3 banking days to complete. With GCash, transfers happen in real time and you will have the money in your wallet within a few seconds.
Another advantage with GCash is that there are no withdrawal fees when you transfer your money from PayPal. With most bank withdrawals, you are charged a ₱50 fee for amounts not exceeding ₱7,000. GCash doesn’t charge you a fee, no matter how big or small the withdrawal amount is. This makes GCash appealing to many Filipinos who are looking to save as much money as possible from their earnings.
GCash is a mobile wallet that you can use to conveniently pay your bills, buy prepaid load, purchase items, and send and receive money. PayPal, on the other hand, is the world’s most popular online payment system that allows you to pay send and receive money using an email address. Both are free to sign up and free to use.
In this tutorial, we’ll teach you how to link your GCash and PayPal accounts, as well as how to transfer money from PayPal to GCash. Make sure that you have active PayPal and GCash accounts. If you don’t have a PayPal account yet, read our guide on how to open a PayPal account in the Philippines.
How to Link Your GCash Account with PayPal
Before you can transfer funds from PayPal to GCash, you must first link your GCash account with PayPal. This is a one-time procedure; after linking, you can transfer money from your PayPal account to your GCash wallet as many times as you want.
Step 1: Open the GCash app and type your four-digit MPIN. If you don’t have GCash yet, you can download it from Google Play or the App Store.
Step 2: Click the “Profile” tab at the bottom-right corner of the GCash home screen.
Step 3: Tap “My Linked Accounts” on the GCash menu.
Step 3: You can see a list of accounts that can be linked with GCash. Select “PayPal” to continue.
Step 4: Enter your PayPal email address. In order for linking to be successful, make sure that the first and last names in your PayPal and GCash accounts are the same. Tap the “LINK” button to continue.
Step 5: Press “Authorise” to link your GCash account with PayPal.
Step 6: Enter your PayPal email address or mobile number. Tap “Next” to continue.
Step 7: Enter your PayPal password and tap “Log In.”
Step 8: The next screen will tell you if the linking is successful. Tap “Close and Continue” or wait for the screen to automatically redirect you to the next step.
You will also receive a confirmation email stating that you’ve signed up for preapproved payments plan with G-Xchange, Inc.
Step 9: Congratulations! Your PayPal account has been linked to your GCash wallet. You can now start transferring money from PayPal to GCash.
How to Transfer Funds from PayPal to GCash
Now that your GCash and PayPal accounts are linked, it’s time to transfer money from your PayPal account to your GCash wallet. Here is how to do it:
Step 1: Open the GCash app and login to your account with your biometrics or 4-digit MPIN.
Step 2: Tap “Cash In” on the GCash app as shown on the screenshot below.
Step 3: Select “PayPal” under “My Linked Accounts.”
Step 4: Enter the amount in pesos that you want to transfer. The amount must not exceed your available balance in PayPal as shown by the GCash app. The minimum amount required to transfer is ₱500.
Take note that you cannot transfer US dollar amounts (or any other foreign currency), only Philippine pesos. If you have PayPal balance in US dollars or other currency, you should convert it to Philippine pesos first before transferring the money to GCash. Read the next section, “How to Convert US Dollars to Philippine Pesos in PayPal” for the step-by-step guide to converting your dollars to pesos.
Press “NEXT” to continue.
Step 5: Review the amount that you want to transfer. Finally, press “CONFIRM” to approve the transfer.
Step 6: Wait for the transaction to be completed. It usually takes only a few seconds for the money to arrive in your GCash wallet. You will receive a text message confirming the fund transfer as well as an email from PayPal.
Step 7: Congratulations! You can now use the money for your GCash transactions such as paying bills, buying prepaid load, and sending money to a friend. You can also withdraw your money through the Transfer option or through your GCash Mastercard using any of over 20,000 BancNet ATMs all over the country.
Note: If your PayPal-to-GCash cash-in attempts fail repeatedly, you can try linking your PayPal and GCash accounts again to resolve the issue.
How to Convert US Dollars to Philippine Pesos in PayPal
As mentioned before, GCash only allows the transfer of funds in Philippine pesos from PayPal. The problem is, most of us have our PayPal funds in US dollars. This is especially true for freelancers and online workers who usually receive their earnings in US dollars.
The solution is to convert your US dollars to Philippine pesos in PayPal. This can be done instantly and your converted funds will be displayed separately in your PayPal wallet.
You can also convert other foreign currencies to Philippine pesos, and vice versa. Keep in mind that PayPal conversion rates are lower than real-time foreign exchange rates.
Follow this step-by-step process to convert your US dollar funds to Philippine pesos in PayPal:
Step 1: Log in to your PayPal account if you haven’t done it already.
Step 2: Once logged in, click the kebab menu on the right side of your PayPal balance, and then click “Manage currencies.” Or you can go straight to your PayPal wallet by clicking “Wallet.”
Step 3: In your PayPal wallet, go the “USD” part of your PayPal balance summary, click the kebab menu on the right, and then click “Convert currency.”
Step 4: A list of currencies will be shown. Choose “Philippine Peso” and click “Next.”
Step 5: Enter the US dollar amount that you want to convert to Philippine pesos, taking note of the conversion rate. The amount should not exceed your USD balance. Click “Next” to continue.
Step 6: Review your currency conversion transaction. Click “Convert Now” to complete the currency conversion.
Step 7: You have successfully converted your US dollars to Philippine pesos in PayPal. You can now transfer your converted funds to your GCash wallet.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the PayPal to GCash transfer fee?
There is no withdrawal fee for PayPal to GCash transfers. However, there is a currency conversion fee when converting your US dollar funds (or any other foreign currency) in PayPal to Philippine pesos.
What is the minimum amount that you can transfer from PayPal to GCash?
The minimum amount that you can cash in from PayPal to GCash is ₱500.
How long does it take for my PayPal funds to arrive in my GCash wallet?
PayPal to GCash transfers take anywhere from a few seconds to 24 hours to complete.
Can I transfer money from PayPal to my GCash MasterCard debit card?
At the moment, it’s not possible to withdraw money from PayPal to your GCash MasterCard debit card.
Can I transfer money from PayPal to GCash without linking?
The only way to withdraw money from PayPal to GCash directly is by linking both accounts first. Although GCash is listed as “G-Xchange, Inc.” in PayPal, it’s not considered as a bank which means that direct withdrawals is not yet possible.
Can I withdraw my PayPal funds to another person’s GCash account?
No, you can only transfer money to your own GCash account. Both the PayPal and GCash accounts must have the same name.
Wrapping Up
As you can see, it doesn’t take too many steps to start transferring your money from PayPal to GCash. You can use your existing PayPal balance to top up your GCash wallet and enjoy zero transaction fees and real-time money transfers. It’s so easy and convenient! You can even get a GCash MasterCard debit card to withdraw your money from any BancNet ATM.
If you have any questions and concerns about PayPal to GCash transfers, just call the GCash hotline 2882.
Hi, are there other ways to instantly transfer from Paypal in the Philippines aside from GCash? This app is giving me headaches. I can’t transfer because it gives the “We are unable to process your PayPal Cash-in request at the moment” message. Any tips? Thanks.
You can try PayPal to PayMaya: https://techpilipinas.com/transfer-money-paypal-to-paymaya/
Hi, is it really within few seconds the money would be available in GCash? Because your screenshot shows “within 24 hours” wait time. Also, as we speak, still they don’t charge for any fee transferring money from PayPal to GCash? Thanks
In my case, my money arrived in my GCash account in seconds. But there may be times when it takes longer, up to 24 hours. Yes, there’s no charge yet for transferring from PayPal to GCash.
Hi! I only have 300 pesos in my paypal account. I really want to transfer it in my gcash but it’s indicated there that the minimum is ₱500, I really want to transfer it in my gcash because that is the only money that I have, I’m planning to buy something for my father’s b-day. I really need your advice. Thanks
You can use PayMaya. The minimum withdrawal is $5. Read this article to learn how.