Zawya · 29 Sep, 13:30 · Finance briefing

Botim and GCash partner as Philippines remittances on Botim surge 145%

Botim and GCash have announced a strategic partnership to facilitate cross-border remittances, responding to a reported 145 per cent surge in funds sent from the UAE to the Philippines via Botim.

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Botim and GCash have announced a strategic partnership to facilitate cross-border remittances, responding to a reported 145 per cent surge in funds sent from the UAE to the Philippines via Botim. This collaboration integrates Botim’s super-app infrastructure with GCash’s dominant digital wallet platform in the Philippines, aiming to streamline transactions for overseas workers. The move highlights the growing demand for efficient, low-cost digital payment solutions within the Gulf region and Southeast Asia, reflecting broader trends in fintech integration and the increasing reliance on digital channels for personal finance management in emerging markets.

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