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GrabPay Now Accepts BTC ETH USDC and USDT in the Philippines
Grab now lets Filipino users top up GrabPay wallets using Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDC, or USDT.
The crypto top-up feature expanded to the Philippines after strong adoption in Singapore.
Grab partnered with Triple-A and PDAX to ensure secure and licensed crypto transactions.
This update blends convenience and financial inclusion for crypto holders across the Philippines.
Crypto is stepping into everyday life, and this time, it’s hopping on a Grab ride. Grab, the most popular ride-hailing app in Southeast Asia, just added a new feature for its users in the Philippines. You can now top up your GrabPay wallet using cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDC, and USDT.
So, what does this mean for millions of Filipinos, and how will it change everyday payments?
From Singapore to the Philippines: Crypto Enters the Mainstream
Grab first tested crypto wallet top-ups in Singapore last year. After a strong response, the company decided to expand this feature to the Philippines, a country with over 112 million people and one of the world’s most active crypto user bases.
This rollout is possible thanks to a partnership between Grab, Triple-A a digital payment company, and PDAX, a homegrown crypto exchange. Meanwhile, the partnership also ensures that all transactions are secure.
Triple-A is regulated by MAS (Singapore) and FinCEN (U.S.), while PDAX is licensed by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). Together, they now allow users to add funds to their GrabPay wallets using popular digital assets like Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and stablecoins USDC and USDT.
Grab’s Push for Financial Inclusion
Grab says this isn’t just about tech, it’s about access. Many people in the Philippines don’t use traditional banks. Crypto, for them, can offer a faster, more flexible option.
With this update, even someone who earns in crypto or holds stablecoins can now use that value in real life, with just a few taps on their phone.
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Impact on Everyday Users
According to Triple-A CEO Eric Barbier, the goal is to make digital currencies more useful in daily life. “We saw great adoption in Singapore,” and the Philippines is clearly ready for this next step.
Grab’s VP for the Philippines, CJ Lacsican, added that this move helps promote financial inclusion, especially for people who don’t have access to traditional banking but are active in crypto.
How to Cash In on Grab Using Crypto
- Open the Grab app and select ‘Cryptocurrencies’ to cash in.
- Choose a token and network (BTC, ETH, USDC, or USDT).
- Enter amount in pesos and confirm details.
- Send crypto to the provided wallet address.
- Funds appear instantly in your GrabPay wallet.
From topping up wallets to booking rides, crypto is quietly becoming part of daily life in the Philippines.
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FAQs
Yes, Grab users in the Philippines can now top up GrabPay using BTC, ETH, USDC, or USDT.
Yes, transactions are secure via Triple-A and PDAX, both licensed and regulated by top authorities.
Select ‘Cryptocurrencies’ in the Grab app, choose a token, send funds, and it appears instantly.
Grab aims to boost financial inclusion by letting crypto users pay without needing a bank account.
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No 
