At long last, Steam finally announced that it’s now accepting GCash as a mode of payment.
GCash as a mode of payment on Steam is a dream come true for a lot of Filipino gamers. As you know, GCash is one of the most popular e-wallet services in the Philippines that allows most people to make online purchases without a credit card.
According to Steam, the GCash payment will be handled by the Smart2Pay website. GCash will now join Steam’s other modes of payment: PayPal, Visa, Mastercard, and eClub.
It’s also worth noting that GCash also supports Steam refunds. So, how can you pay Steam using GCash? You can check the tutorial below.
How to pay on Steam using GCash
Step 1: Add to Cart the game you want to purchase
Step 2: Choose whether you want to purchase it for yourself o send it as a gift. Alternatively, if you want to add more games to your cart, click “Continue Shopping”.
Step 3: Under the payment method section choose GCash. Then, click Continue.
Step 4: Double-check the details presented. Then, click the check box to agree with Steam’s subscriber agreement. After, click Continue to Smart2Play.
Step 5: You will then be redirected to the GCash website where you have to input your GCash number. Once done, click Next.
Step 6: You’d then receive a 6-digit code via SMS, which you have to type here. If you didn’t receive any, make sure you have enough signal. GCash will resend the code after 300-seconds if you didn’t put any. Once done, click Next.
Step 7: The last step would be typing your GCash 4-digit MPIN. The one you use when signing in to your GCash account. Once done, you shall receive an email from Steam and a text from GCash confirming your purchase.
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Steam’s move to accept GCash, the most popular e-wallet service in the Philippines, should entice more Filipinos to spend money on the video game digital distribution service.
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