Grab users in the Philippines can now fund their GrabPay wallets with cryptocurrencies, following a groundbreaking partnership between Grab, Triple-A, and PDAX. This marks a major step for crypto integration in Southeast Asia.
GrabPay Wallets in the Philippines Now Accept Cryptocurrency Through PDAX
MANILA — In a major leap for digital financial services in Southeast Asia, Grab Philippines has officially enabled cryptocurrency top-ups for its GrabPay e-wallet users, following a strategic partnership with global crypto payments platform Triple-A and local digital asset exchange PDAX.
The feature was first rolled out in Singapore in 2024, where Grab collaborated with Triple-A to introduce the innovative payment method. The success of that launch has now paved the way for expansion into the Philippines—a country with one of the most active crypto user bases in the world.
With this integration, users can now fund their GrabPay wallets using a range of cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), USD Coin (USDC), and Tether (USDT).
Simple Steps, Real-Time Wallet Funding
According to Grab, topping up the GrabPay wallet with crypto is a seamless process. Users simply select “Cryptocurrencies” as their preferred cash-in method in the Grab app, choose from a list of supported digital assets, input their top-up amount in Philippine pesos, review the exchange rate, and send the desired token from their crypto wallet to the provided address. Once completed, the funds are instantly reflected in the GrabPay wallet.
Eric Barbier, CEO of Triple-A, shared that the initiative had already seen success in Singapore and expressed optimism about its reception in the Philippines.
“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,” he said.
Advancing Financial Inclusion in the Philippines
CJ Lacsican, Vice President for Cities and Head of Grab Financial Group in the Philippines, underscored the significance of the new feature.
“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.”
GrabPay already supports a range of traditional payment methods such as e-wallets, online banking through InstaPay, linked bank accounts, debit and credit cards, and cash-ins via convenience stores and business centers.
PDAX Empowering Crypto-Driven Growth
PDAX, the local partner in the integration, is a fast-growing digital asset platform that serves millions of users across the Philippines. The company offers a wide range of crypto assets and tokenized investment options aimed at helping Filipinos build wealth in the digital era.
Nichel Gaba, CEO of PDAX, emphasized the role this partnership will play in driving mass adoption of crypto in the region.
“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.”
Secure, Regulated, and Compliant
The tri-party collaboration also brings together regulatory assurances, with Triple-A licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), and PDAX operating under the supervision of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.
This ensures that every crypto top-up into GrabPay complies with global standards for data protection, fraud prevention, and cybersecurity—paving the way for broader crypto integration into everyday life.
With this latest move, Grab, Triple-A, and PDAX have not only enhanced the functionality of the GrabPay platform but also taken a major step toward redefining the digital payments experience in the Philippines.
