Philippine digital wallet provider GCash has established a partnership with Careem Pay to facilitate cross-border remittances for Filipino expatriates residing in the United Arab Emirates.

The agreement, formalised at Careem’s Dubai headquarters, integrates the two platforms to allow direct wallet-to-wallet money transfers.

This integration enables UAE-based users to bypass conventional bank transfer delays and the need to visit physical remittance centres.

Funds sent via the Careem application are credited straight to the recipient’s GCash account, typically clearing within minutes.

Furthermore, the collaboration expands receiving options by providing cash pickup services at nearly 15,000 locations across the Philippines.

The service actively supports the large Filipino community in the Middle East, who rely on remittances as a vital economic lifeline.

Arjun Varma, General Manager for GCash International, highlighted the practical impact of these transactions.

“For many Filipino expats, it’s about supporting loved ones, covering school fees, or helping parents with everyday expenses,” Varma stated.

Users must first download the Careem application to begin the transfer process.

Once installed, they simply navigate to the ‘Send Abroad’ option located within the payment interface.

Mohammad El Saadi, Vice President of Careem Pay, highlighted that linking directly with GCash significantly streamlines the cross-border payment experience.

He emphasised that this direct connection provides a faster and more reliable service for families receiving funds in the Philippines.

Featured image by Careem via LinkedIn.