How to create a GCash Jr. account as a guardian
If you are taking care of a child whose parents have passed away, are absent, or are unable to care for them, you can open a GCash Jr. account for them. You just need an active, Fully Verified GCash account to get started.
Who can apply as a guardian?
Only these adults can link to a GCash Jr. account:
- Grandparent
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Sibling
- Must be 21 or older
- Allowed only if parents and all grandparents are deceased, absent, or unable to care for the child
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Legal Guardian / Caregiver
- Must be 21 or older
- Allowed only if no parents, grandparents, or adult siblings are available
Requirements to prepare
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Minor’s Identity Documents
- Child's PSA Birth Certificate
- Child's Valid ID (e.g., School ID, Passport, National ID)
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Proof of Guardianship
Submit one (1) of the following:
- Court-Issued Letters of Guardianship: Original or certified copy with the case number, court branch, and judge’s signature.
- Notarized Affidavit of Guardianship: Signed legal paper confirming the parents are deceased or unable to care for the child, and that the child lives with you.
Alternative Requirements
If you do not have a Court Order or Notarized Affidavit, submit the documents for your role below:
Grandparents
- If parents have passed away:
- Parents' PSA Death Certificates
- Parent's PSA Birth Certificate
- Barangay Certificate of Guardianship
- If parents are absent or unable to care for the child:
- Parent's PSA Birth Certificate
- Barangay Certificate of Guardianship
Siblings
- If parents and grandparents have passed away:
- Parents' and grandparents' PSA Death Certificates
- Your own PSA Birth Certificate
- Barangay Certificate of Guardianship
- If parents and grandparents are absent or unable to care for the child:
- Your own PSA Birth Certificate
- Barangay Certificate of Guardianship
Legal Guardian or Caregiver
- If parents, grandparents, and siblings have passed away (or no sibling is 21 or older):
- Parents' and grandparents' PSA Death Certificates
- Barangay Certificate stating you are the guardian and no adult siblings exist
- If parents, grandparents, and siblings are absent or unable to care for the child:
- Barangay Certificate stating they are absent or unable to care for the child
Note:
All birth and death certificates must be official copies issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
Steps to create a GCash Jr. account as a guardian
- Open the GCash app and tap View All > GCash Jr.
- Tap Add Child.
- Enter your child's mobile number, then tap Next.
- Read the Terms and Conditions, then tap I consent.
- Enter the child's details to match their ID, then tap Next.
- Check the details, then tap Confirm.
- Create a temporary 4-digit MPIN for your child, then tap Next.
- Tap Continue Application.
- Read the checklist, then tap Continue.
- Upload a clear photo of the child's PSA Birth Certificate, then tap Submit.
- Choose an ID type, then tap Select ID.
- Take a clear photo of the child's ID, then tap Next.
- Help your child take a quick selfie scan on your phone.
- Fill in any missing details to match their ID, then tap Next.
- Answer the final questions, then tap Next to submit.