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Technological advancement, nowadays, boosts the demand side of new online payment
methods to be accessible to large groups of consumers making the need for cashless transactions
become relevant and popularized (Endo, 2020). This becomes a gateway for G-cash to flourish
and effectively dominate the entire economy and overpower other traditional payment methods
making G-cash a top selection. Additionally, the transcendence in the usage of digital wallets has
become popular and embedded as a necessity, demonstrating how reliable G-cash is, a safer and
The G-cash wallet was created by Globe Telecom Company and serves as a bridge for
people who live apart. The platform aims to provide its users the ability to send and receive cash,
engage in digital transactions, and enable seamless payments using their smartphones (Caballes,
Ramilo, Suyat, & Daganas, 2023). With the help of the G-cash application, it gradually resolves
the issues faced by Filipinos and turns this into an opportunity to bring everyone closer together.
This has been created and become an essential part of the digital economy, making transactions
In previous years, the COVID-19 outbreak has brought changes in the whole economy
including the payment methods to change and adapt to this new normal. The pandemic has also
elevated the usage of online payments and boosted the industry towards deeper collaboration and
innovation (Khando, 2022). This made G-cash as frequently used by Filipinos when purchasing,
especially online, resulting in the application being the most popular as it provides an excellent
longer effective, and achievable, whereas transactions have changed into a less contact approach
(Shinozaki and Rao 2021). This made choosing a bank that matches your needs a challenging
endeavor since there are newly added factors that a person might need to consider that can
influence their preferred choice. Furthermore, users show that G-cash made it much easier to
improving efficiency, accessibility, and profitability within the financial industry and is
commonly referred to as "fintech," a word that means both financial and technology integration
(Gusfei & Pradana, 2022). The application’s objective is to meet market demands and become
one of the most trusted and used tools in terms of convenience, security, and accessibility.
Additionally, the adoption of digital platforms by enterprises is expected to continue in the “new
payment (BSP 2020). Overall, G-cash as an online payment system enables its users to make
payments through their smartphones or other devices for online purchases and other transactions
and has been created so that everyone can have access to purchasing, saving, and transferring
The online survey states that it is becoming more popular and timelier to use digital
wallets in making transactions—as it has shown a huge impact during the COVID-19 pandemic
and the technology adoption in the country of the Philippines (Guo et al. 2020). The G-cash
application started way back in 2004 but only become popular in recent years. This is because
Filipinos have only adapted to this kind of payment method during the outbreak of coronavirus
since they are trying to avoid contact and slow down the rapid spread of the virus.
In the year 2008, after the Global Financial Crisis, new payment systems emerged,
often built on innovative technologies like blockchain. Bitcoin's introduction played a key role
in driving decentralized systems and advancing distributed ledger technology. This led to many
technology providers entering the financial services sector to capitalize on these developments.
(Awrey and van Zwieten, 2019; Cornelli et al., 2020). This included the G-cash application, built
to challenge Globe Company’s competitor in transferring money service, SMART Padala. This is
intended to operate in the same manner but only through the use of mobile devices.
The G-cash application provides tons of rewards and promo codes to attract the audience
to use its service. However, this application did not get enough attention from people back then
as it was complicated and hard to use at that time. It requires a lot of personal information that
some people are not willing to give and have a doubt that this application may not work for
them. In previous years, the G-cash application, like many other digital payment platforms, was
in the midst of a period of significant growth and development in the Philippines, the adjustment
experience, security, and accessibility. These include several maintenances to the application’s
interface, the introduction of new procedures, and the optimization of the transaction process.
The application G-cash has continued to expand Its selection of services beyond basic mobile
money transfers to online shopping, paying bills, transportation fares, investments, and more. G-
cash formed a partnership with various merchants, retailers, and service providers to make its
These granted its users to make payments at physical stores, online merchants, and other
ways of using their G-cash wallets. G-cash also conducted promotional campaigns and
marketing programs to increase brand awareness and encourage people to use its platform. This
included advertising campaigns, special promotions, and rewards for users when they are signing
Keeping our customers satisfied has remained the primary objective for business
organizations, as it is believed to impact both customer loyalty and a company's market position.
Given the changes in behavioral patterns, the crucial factors of convenience and efficiency play a
vital role in attaining elevated levels of customer satisfaction (Agarwal, Malik, & Gautam,
2023). But how exactly did G-cash attract people to switch from traditional payment methods to
online cashless basis? What made people choose this application? How did this online
application make people trust their service—storing their money online for personal use? Most
importantly, how did G-cash help to fix the underlying issues in financial stability and change
society by going cashless? This is what the study aims to find out.
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The methods by which Filipinos are used in transactions for goods and services have
undergone a significant evolution. This progress from bartering and the use of gold bits and rings
in the pre-Hispanic era to the arrival of coins, paper currency, and the recent use in transmission
of data through electronic channels (Susilo, & Dizon, 2023). The rise of digitalization shows a
profound shift in the way transactions are conducted and information is exchanged. As
technology progresses, digital alternatives are rapidly replacing the traditional methods of
payment. This shift has been facilitated by the adoption of smartphones, the internet, and other
digital technologies, which have made it easier for individuals and businesses to engage in
During this time, the G-cash application still faces a lot of difficulties trying to create a
solution to lower the rate of chances for people to switch to alternative methods. These problems
include the long days of verification, limited to a few bank transactions, and slow customer
service. However, despite all this, G-cash has been able to fix the huge underlying issue in the
lives of Filipinos which is financial instability. The application has helped Filipinos, especially
the younger generations, to be able to provide for themselves, even small, a sum of money that
This research aims to determine the impact of the G-cash application as a digital wallet as
a new way of payment method that can be used in terms of purchasing, saving, and transferring
money and even how this application helps younger and future generations to aid their financial
independence through the use of mobile application. Since the pandemic it has given rise to
digital platforms like G-cash, as an online wallet, making it transgress in the market and resulting
to be a popular application used by many Filipinos for saving their time and lives.
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Statement of the Problem
1. How does the amount of money that a person has influence their decision-making in choosing
2. How was G-cash able to lower the frequency rate of Filipinos who are having trouble to
getting a bank?
3. What is the percentage of individuals who still choose ATM cards as their preference in
4. How does switching from a traditional way to an online cashless basis affect Filipino’s
5. During the previous pandemic, how did G-cash help lower the rate of Filipinos getting
Digital Wallet
According to Moreno, et al, (2022), their study has shown digital wallets to have
significantly contributed to enhancing safety procedures and have made a massive impact on
businesses operating within the online industry. This is because, unlike traditional payment
methods, e-wallets have provided convenience and less time consumption when making online
transactions. However, conducting business exclusively online may raise concerns among its
users compared to traditional methods since during the COVID-19 pandemic, adapting to the
new transition to digital platforms and building consumer trust has become important for
attracting and retaining customers. Additionally, mobile phone users express their opinions and
The study of Sanchez & Tanpoco (2023) shows that in previous years, financial services
in the Philippines have gradually shifted from traditional methods, cash, and ATM cards to
digital payments. The introduction of Globe Telecom's new service application G-Cash in 2004
was made for TM and Globe subscribers to use for cashless transactions. They were the early
mobile wallets into the economy. With this, the pursuit of digital financial inclusion addresses
that time, the application was only limited and accessible to Globe and TM network subscribers.
This caused the application to not get enough attention as it lacked access to other networks.
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The study of Pelegrin, (2021) states that Brooking’s analysis year 2016, shows that the
Philippines is one of the countries that achieve economic growth in digital wallets and financial
inclusion. Online transactions can be made through the use of a smartphone or any other wireless
device that is capable of exchanging goods, services, or information. However, there are some
issues in security that customers are concerned about, especially when doing a financial
transaction. These issues have created distrust from users when service providers are
incapacitated to create solutions to resolve the problem in service connections and service
According to Cacas, Diangson, & Olita, (2022), the changes in transactions from
traditional to cashless methods have provided Filipinos accessibility and convenience which
enables them to effortlessly conduct financial transactions by only using their mobile devices.
Now, they found that users are more likely to make transactions using digital wallets rather than
the traditional payment method, as they find it less time-consuming and easier to use. The G-cash
application also helps people maintain their health and safety through contactless transactions.
Additionally, due to the fast growth of mobile wallets, users are now becoming more selective in
choosing digital service providers. This has also led to an increased perception of risk, becoming
The study of Susilo & Dizon 2023, shows that our lives changed into fast-paced scenarios
due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and it led to significant societal changes. The COVID-19
pandemic has made consumers switch to virtual services to prevent contamination and maintain
physical distance. This brought an increasing demand for contactless transactions and with the
increasing popularity of online shopping and digital services, this trend has elevated mobile
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wallets from a mere convenience to a vital necessity. At present time, platforms such as G-Cash
provide a diverse array of services encompassing money transfer, bill settlement, and e-
commerce, as well as financial offerings such as savings and investing options. Additionally, the
transition from mobile banking and credit card services to mobile wallets such as G-Cash will
continue in the future. Overall, with numerous service offerings, smartphone penetration, and
internet accessibility, a larger size of the population will engage in the use of digital payments.
In the study of (Ortiz, Pilapil, & Purugganan, 2023), digital wallets, also known as e-
wallets, are applications used in financial transactions that operate with the use of mobile
devices. This technology is recognized for enabling social distancing and contactless transactions
for personal, business, or governmental needs. However, this payment system is yet emerging
and progressing, drawbacks are experienced by people using it. Even though the pandemic has
prompted people to utilize e-wallets, fraud, and cybersecurity issues have struggled to prevent
users from trusting them. Furthermore, the Philippines continues to face challenges with internet
connectivity, including limited access, slow speeds, and affordability, which impedes the usage
of the application.
As revealed in the study of Eldonmity et al. (2020), it has been determined that increasing
the rate of financial inclusion in a digital method is the key to the economic development of any
country. With that, these new payment solutions traditional banks are being threatened from
removing their existence. Additionally, since Filipinos are capable of fast adaptation to modern
technologies, most of the citizens are comfortable using smartphones for various tasks, including
online banking and payments. The widespread use of smartphones among Filipinos has gradually
in the Philippines way back in 2019 was in the unbanked sector. It stated that insufficient funds
and documentation requirements serve as reasons for not having an account. Some of them keep
their savings at home and some do not have any savings. Also, a large portion of the population
tends to borrow money through informal channels. It is proposed that some factors such as
cultural influences serve as obstacles preventing Filipino consumers from accessing banking
services. As a result, individuals with low income and in impoverished communities are
constrained in their ability to enhance their earning activities. In the present time, digital
payments allow individuals to change financial inclusion and access to financial services in the
Philippines. This makes unbanked and underbanked groups to join in the formal economy and
privacy and security that users may face while using mobile payment. This may result in
diminishing consumers' reliance on mobile payment methods if they are dissatisfied with the
transaction’s security and privacy protection capabilities. Security and privacy concerns are
significant reasons for the slow rise of consumer adoption of mobile commerce. Before that,
research has defined privacy risk as the possibility that personal information may be harmed. The
enhancement to the mobile wallet system may, somehow, establish consumer connections in the
future. Then, countries that use mobile wallets as a payment mechanism must put guidelines to
prevent loopholes from being abused and ensure that the system is safe to use. Additionally, this
could benefit both consumers and businesses due to its convenience, security, simplicity in
consumers, providing programs and rewards to users, to value the existing ones and attract new
ones, can consistently bring benefits to both the users and developers. Creating programs and
activities may lead to user retention which may also lead to an increase in usage and profits.
Additionally, one of the traits found to be related to customer loyalty and retention is service
quality. The level of support provided by the service provider is referred to as service quality. In
opposition, creating user loyalty or enticing new users may pose challenges due to the
established traditional banks in comparison to emerging systems, with some Filipinos still prefer
traditional methods.
Brand Reputation
According to Garcia, Cheng, & Chen (2023), as digital payment methods rise its
popularity, it is essential to know how customers perceive different payment options and how
determining their preferences, behaviors, and attitudes towards digital payment systems. These
include their beliefs, opinions, and experiences of the advantages, risks, and overall value linked
with digital payment methods. Through identifying customer perceptions, businesses can acquire
valuable insights into the factors that encourage or hinder the adoption and utilization of digital
payment solutions. On the other hand, while people are getting comfortable using cashless
payment methods, some negative perceptions are holding back a few users in adopting the new
system. The negative perceptions are poor network coverage, high transactional costs, lack of
respondents plays an important factor when developing a service provider application. They
become less sensitive when they know that a particular product or service will fulfill their wants.
By meeting the user's wants and needs can help promote a good image attracting new customers
or users. This means creating and maintaining a good brand image can influence your audience's
preference and the stronger the brand image established, the greater customer or user
expectations will be inclined to use the product or service. Additionally, having a good brand
image may lead to a higher brand evaluation, which leads to stronger purchases and usage
because the brand image is based on emotional feelings, which has significant implications for
According to Ramli, F. A. A., et al. (2023), consumers who have strong brand recognition
and understanding of what the brand stands for and what to expect from its products and services
are more likely to use it. Brand awareness is also useful in consumers’ attitude formation. Studies
have demonstrated that when consumers encounter positive brand images because of new
technology-driven services, they tend to develop favorable attitudes toward the brand. This, in
turn, results in heightened intentions to purchase and increased loyalty. If a brand consistently
shows positive traits such as convenience, reliability, and safety, consumers are inclined to form
a favorable perception or to favor the brand even when faced with alternative imitations or
similar products and services. Overall, when consumers perceive a brand’s products or services
as high-quality, they tend to experience greater satisfaction with their purchase and are thus more
a specific company’s product or service, they tend to give less consideration to other brands
while using the current product or service. In contrast, the role of brand perceptions, somehow,
shows that brand familiarity does not create an overconfidence in their belief in getting more or
better performance from that product or service. Additionally, research indicates that brand
recognition creates positive influences on the audience to make a purchase. Specifically, brand
awareness and identity both positively affect a consumer's purchase intention. Overall, using
perceived quality as a leverage for brand awareness on purchase intention, they concluded that
User relationship
factors that are influencing user satisfaction and continued use of mobile wallet services.
Understanding the factors that affect the level of satisfaction and intention to recommend mobile
wallet services is timely and relevant, especially in creating a long-term relationship with your
target audience. Satisfaction may substantially result in greater trust among users and a higher
their capacity, need to adjust mobile wallets to be more flexible not only in payment but also in
shopping options to add new value to the financial system to create new experiences for users.
More importantly, companies should take into consideration educating their users on the benefits
of utilizing mobile wallets and other financial services that they may take advantage of. This can
help users give them awareness about things that can help them.
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The research of Lopez, J. M. (2021), indicates that during the COVID-19 pandemic,
consumers said that it is more convenient to make transactions online instead of going out of the
comfort of their houses and waiting in line to pay for bills or buy necessities. In the Philippines,
there are plenty of individuals who utilize digital wallets as their payment or other transaction
method. However, the infrastructure and services for accepting cashless payments are lacking.
This creates a limitation in using digital wallets. Furthermore, not all Filipinos can access
different electronic payment methods. Most of them are accustomed to the traditional mode of
payment, which is through physical cash, and are afraid of trying the digitalized method as they
fear they will lose money or get their personal information. This challenge creates a barrier in
The study of Amoroso & Roman (2021), defines loyalty as a commitment behavior that
develops as the developer earns the trust of the users. Prior research found that users trusting an
online application are more likely to have the intention to share personal information and give
consent to personalize products and services for them. A loyal mobile user not only continuously
comes back to the vendor but also helps the vendor win fierce competition and sustain long-term
also push consumer loyalty programs such as providing benefits or reward activities. However, it
is argued customers or users may switch products or services when with the service provider if
The study by Putra, D. S., et al. (2021) aims to determine the factors of digital wallets to
create promotional strategies in establishing customer loyalty during the COVID-19 pandemic.
One of the daily activities that has been affected by the virus outbreak is the payment system,
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where the usage of cash has decreased compared to what it used to be. Non-cash payments are
now widely accepted and practiced by people to make transactions and have become a habit in
using digital wallets or electronic money payments via smartphone applications with ease of
making daily transactions. In the present time, these promos in the form of discounts, vouchers,
cashback, and gifts are popular activities set to entice consumers to purchase more and to help
them maintain. With the cashback promo offered, consumers will receive a percentage of the
amount they spend. Gifts, on the other hand, are one of the promotional tools offered for free as
an incentive to purchase a product. Discounts in sales promotions also create an incentive that
has an impact as a positive influence on increasing consumer purchases and usage. Lastly,
vouchers are somehow similar to discounts on goods or services. They can be in physical or
electronic form and are often used as part of promotional campaigns or as a means of providing
incentives to customers. Overall, the study shows that engaging to more beneficial activities may
Service Merit
In the study of Rivera, F. D. R., et al. (2023), mobile loyalty benefits were designed to be
fully functional with mobile applications. These benefits are advantages that can influence
customers to engage in the usage of mobile payment methods. The research on consumer
behavior has shown that businesses continue to offer loyalty programs and prizes to their
customers as a way of appreciating existing customers and attracting new ones, which can
continually bring advantages to both the user or buyer and the seller or manufacturer. Those who
participate in using the product or service offered can earn additional discounts or other rewards.
Typically, rewards can be earned through frequently using the service or product provided.
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These can be converted into incentives and can be used for future needs. The proposed benefits
are to determine if benefits are a major factor in the perception of G-cash payment.
The study by Ramli & Hamzah (2021) shows that by using e-wallet services, consumers
can easily access different methods of paying, transferring, and saving money that cannot be
done traditionally. Because of that, e-wallet providers successfully fulfill the obligation to
provide a satisfactory service to both consumers and merchants. This can influence their
decision-making by evaluating the costs and rewards they would get, with the ultimate aim of
maximizing the benefits earned and minimizing the amount they are willing to put. The end-
users would evaluate the risks and rewards when deciding whether to use or not to use e-wallet.
Additionally, from the end-user’s perspective, the risks form a barrier or inhibitor, while the
rewards establish motivation. This dual stance of measuring the psychological perception of e-
wallet use and identifying the potential predictors influencing e-wallet use.
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CHAPTER 3
METHODOLOGY
This research employed a mixed-methods approach to understand the rise of digital payments
and its transformative effects on the financial landscape in the Philippines,
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