Here’s How You Can Top-Up GrabPay E-Wallets with Crypto
Filipino users can now top up their GrabPay e-wallets with cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Grab has announced that users of its app can now top up their GrabPay wallets using cryptocurrencies. This marks another step forward for the company in bringing convenient and flexible payments to Grab users in the Philippines. It reflects Grab’s commitment to financial inclusion and digital-first solutions. GrabPay’s crypto top-ups are made possible through the company’s partnership with payments provider Triple-A, and digital asset exchange PDAX.
CJ Lacsican, Vice President for Cities and Head of the Grab Financial Group in the Philippines, shared the significance of crypto top-ups for Filipinos, saying, “Integrating cryptocurrency as a cash-in option for GrabPay reflects our commitment to advancing financial inclusion in the Philippines. By offering more accessible, digital-first solutions, we aim to empower a wider spectrum of Filipinos—especially those with limited access to traditional banking or those who prefer the convenience of digital currencies.”
Filipino users can top up their GrabPay wallets using an array of cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH), US dollar-backed stablecoin USDC, and USDT.
GrabPay Crypto Top-Ups in the Philippines
In 2024, Grab launched crypto top-ups in Singapore. It partnered with Triple-A, a firm that facilitates payments in digital currencies.
Eric Barbier, CEO of Triple-A, said, “We had a successful launch of GrabPay top-ups with cryptocurrency in Singapore. The response has been fantastic. Now, we’re looking forward to bringing this service to the Philippines, a market that’s ready for digital currencies. This is a big step in making digital currencies easier to use in everyday life across Southeast Asia.”
Following the success of this launch, Grab and Triple-A partnered with PDAX, an all-in-one platform that enables Filipinos to grow wealth through cryptocurrencies, tokenized bonds, and other digital assets.
Nichel Gaba, PDAX CEO, highlighting the unique needs of Filipinos, said, “The Philippines has one of the largest crypto user bases globally. Through this partnership, we’re thrilled to offer accessible use cases that will both support the existing crypto community and drive greater adoption of cryptocurrency.”
Follow these easy steps to top up your GrabPay e-wallet with crypto.
Top Up Your GrabPay E-Wallet with Crypto: A Step-by-Step Guide
GrabPay enables a number of ways for users to top up their accounts. These include e-wallets, online banking via InstaPay, linked bank accounts, debit and credit cards, and payments from select convenience stores and business centers.
Cashing in on Grab via crypto can be done in a few simple steps:
1. Select ‘Cryptocurrencies’ as the cash-in method on the Grab app.
2. Choose a token and network from the supported list of cryptocurrencies and stablecoins.
3. Enter the amount in pesos and review the conversion rate and transaction details.
4. Send the tokens from your preferred crypto wallet to the provided address.
5. Top-up confirmed. Funds are instantly reflected in your GrabPay wallet.
Grab’s partners help ensure that Filipino users experience secure and reliable transactions. Triple-A is licensed by organizations like the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). With regulation from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, PDAX upholds global standards for cybersecurity, fraud prevention, and data protection in every top-up.
