I lost the SIM or phone where my GCash account is registered
If you lost your SIM or phone where your GCash is registered watch the video and follow the steps below:
Report your lost SIM or phone to secure your funds
Click here to report the loss and request your GCash account to be temporarily blocked for security.
GCash will block your account to protect your funds, preventing you from logging in during this time.
Be sure to note the ticket number from customer support to unblock your account later.
What to do after reporting
You can either request a SIM with the same number from your telecom provider or purchase a new SIM with a different number.
For SMART and TNT users:
- Go to the store
- Present one (1) valid ID as proof of identification. The ID should have your name, photo, ID number, signature, and issuing entity.
For Globe users:
- Go to the store.
- Present the following documents
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For Postpaid:
- One (1) original Government-issued ID.
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For Prepaid:
- Notarized Affidavit of Loss (standard) with the following details: Customer name, citizenship, address, customer signature, mobile number, and incident details (how, why, when, and where mobile phone or SIM was lost)
- Two (2) original Government-issued IDs presented during the affidavit of loss notarization
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For Postpaid:
For GOMO users:
- Prepare the following documents:
- Notarized affidavit of loss
- Selfie of the owner with the affidavit of loss
- 2 valid IDs
- Submit the requirements to GOMO via e-mail. You may check your network provider’s updated e-mail address.
For DITO users:
- Go to the store.
- Present the following documents:
- Notarized Affidavit of Loss
- One (1) government-issued ID
Once your replacement SIM becomes available,
- Take a photo of the following documents:
- One accepted valid government ID
- A clear photo of yourself holding your valid ID.
- Access your e-mail and enter the 8-digit reference number provided during the blocking request
- Request for the unblocking of your account and upload the ID and the selfie with your ID in the e-mail
- Wait for an e-mail reply regarding your account status within 48 hours.
You can request to transfer funds from your old number to your new number.
- Make sure that the new number is Fully Verified
- You can request to transfer funds from your old number to your new number. Note that only the following products linked to your old account shall be transferred:
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- Lending (GGives, GCredit, GLoan)
- GSave
- GStocks PH
- GCrypto
- GFunds
You will need to submit the following documents:
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- Photo of one (1) valid government-issued ID (link out to acceptable IDs
- Selfie with the valid government ID
- If your old number is not fully verified, you also need to secure a notarized affidavit of loss.
Steps to process the transfer of funds and services to your new number:
- Have the photo of the valid ID, selfie, and the notarized affidavit of loss (affidavit is only required if your old number is a Basic GCash account) ready for submission
- Access your e-mail and search for the GCash reference number generated when you requested for the blocking of your account
- Reply to the e-mail with your documents, and the mobile number where you want to transfer the funds and services.
- Wait for the update from our GCash Support Team within 24 hours.
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