The Palawan Group of Companies is further enhancing its financial services as it celebrates its 40th year by launching Cash In and Cash Out ng Bayan in collaboration with GCash. This new service will be available in more than 3,500 Palawan Express Pera Padala (PEPP) branches nationwide, making financial transactions more accessible to Filipinos across the country.
Expanded Access to Financial Services
Through this partnership, customers can now conveniently convert their digital money into physical cash through Palawan Pawnshop for a minimal fee. As a trusted brand known for its serbisyong mura, mabilis, walang kuskos-balungos (affordable, fast, hassle-free service), the Palawan Group continues to prioritize accessibility to essential financial services, particularly for underserved and remote communities.
“This milestone partnership brings together two companies with a shared purpose: to empower every Filipino through accessible and reliable financial solutions. The Palawan Group has always been proudly gawang Pilipino, para sa Pilipino (made by Filipinos, for Filipinos). With our extensive network and deep commitment to grassroots – the very core of Pusong Palawan – this partnership with GCash is a major step in championing better financial services for every Filipino. With our extensive network and deep commitment to the grassroots — the very core of Pusong Palawan — this collaboration with GCash is a major step in ensuring that Filipinos have access to vital financial services,” said Lisa Castro-Sabado, Chief Business Development Officer of the Palawan Group.
Bridging the Gap Between Digital and Physical Transactions
Highlighting the impact of the collaboration, Head of GCash for Business, Jong Layug, shared, “This partnership makes it simple for our users to convert digital money into physical cash. The Palawan Group’s extensive branch network enables us to serve even more Filipinos.”
While digital payments are increasingly popular, many Filipinos, especially those in far-flung areas, continue to rely on cash for daily needs. By allowing GCash users to cash out at PEPP branches, the partnership supports greater financial inclusion, enabling more people to easily access and manage their money.
Expanding Insurance Access Through GInsure
The collaboration between Palawan Group and GCash goes beyond cash-in and cash-out services. Both companies are also working together to integrate Palawan Group’s insurance products into GInsure, further expanding the range of insurance options available to GCash users. This initiative aims to provide more Filipinos with access to affordable insurance coverage, supporting the goal of financial empowerment.
About the Palawan Group of Companies
The Palawan Group of Companies offers a wide range of products and services, including Palawan Pawnshop, Palawan Express Pera Padala, Palawan ProtekTODO, Palawan Credit, and PalawanPay. Trusted by Filipinos for almost four decades, the Palawan Group has established itself as one of the fastest-growing financial institutions in the Philippines. The company is recognized as a market leader in remittance and pawning services, with over 70,000 branches, Pera Padala outlets, and PalawanPay Money Shops nationwide.
Its services cover pawning, domestic and international remittances, microinsurance, bill payments, mobile phone electronic loading, e-wallet cash-in and cash-out, money exchange, ATM withdrawals, and cash disbursements. The Palawan Group also offers jewelry and gold bars for customers seeking valuable investments.
PalawanPay: A Digital Financial Solution
As part of its commitment to innovation, the Palawan Group introduced PalawanPay, a mobile e-wallet app that enables users to send and receive remittances anytime and anywhere. The app offers a faster, safer, and more convenient way to manage financial transactions. Aside from remittances, PalawanPay users can pay bills, top up mobile load, and make scan-to-pay QR Ph code transactions.
PalawanPay also integrates various services, including pawn renewal, purchasing jewelry and gold, availing of ProtekTODO personal insurance, and claiming international remittances. By combining physical branch services with digital solutions, the Palawan Group ensures that customers have multiple options for managing their financial needs.
Regulatory Compliance
The Palawan Group of Companies operates under the supervision of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, ensuring that its services adhere to regulatory standards and provide secure transactions for all customers.
For more information, visit the Palawan Pawnshop and PalawanPay Websites.
