Accepted IDs for GCash Verification

Learn which government IDs are allowed and the other requirements to get Fully Verified on GCash for Filipino citizens and minors, foreign nationals, and overseas Filipinos.

When verifying your GCash account, please ensure your ID meets the following requirements:

  • NOT expired – The ID must be valid and within the expiry date.
  • NOT damaged – The ID should be clear and in good condition.
  • Actual ID – A physical ID is required. Scanned or photocopied IDs are not allowed.
    • Except for National ID, then it is allowed

 

Select the scenario that applies to you to know which IDs are accepted:

Filipino Citizen 18+ years old with a PH SIM
  • National ID (Card Type)
  • National ID (Paper Type) / Digital National ID
  • Passport
  • HDMF (Pag-Ibig Loyalty Plus)
  • Driver's License
  • Philippine Postal ID
  • PRC ID
  • UMID
  • SSS ID
Minor (Filipino, 7-17 years old with PH SIM)

To have a Fully Verified GCash Jr. account, please ensure the following:

  • The minor must have a parent who has a Fully Verified GCash account 
  • Submit a photo of the minor's original or copy of the Birth Certificate issued by the National Statistics Office (NSO) or Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)
  • Submit one of the following IDs in-app:
    • National ID (Card Type)
    • National ID (Paper Type) / Digital National ID
    • Passport
    • Student ID
Foreign National with a PH SIM
  • Philippine Driver's License
  • Alien Certificate of Registration (ACR)
  • Special Resident Retiree's Visa (SRRV)
  • DFA/Diplomat ID
  • Alien Employment Permit

Foreign Nationals above 18 years old can submit any of the accepted IDs above to get Fully Verified in GCash.

 

GCash Overseas - Filipino residing in a foreign country with a non-PH SIM
  • National ID (Card Type)
  • National ID (Paper Type) / Digital National ID
  • Passport
  • HDMF (Pag-Ibig Loyalty Plus)
  • Driver's License
  • Philippine Postal ID
  • PRC ID
  • UMID
  • SSS ID

 

 

What to do if you don’t have any of the IDs accepted

We only accept the IDs listed in this article above. If you don't have any of these, we recommend registering for a National ID. Visit the PSA's official website for registration centers and required documents.

If you've applied for a National ID but haven't received your physical or paper National ID, you can download your Digital National ID via the PSA website or the eGov PH app.

Get started with your GCash verification by tapping Profile > Verify Now.

 

Need more Help?

Check out the articles below about verifying your GCash account

👉 What are the steps to get a fully verified account?
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