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In a major boost to crypto adoption in the Philippines, GrabPay has started to accept crypto tokens to cash in funds including Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH), and stablecoins like USDT and USDC. Credit this to a collaboration with Singapore based payment service Triple‑A and locally regulated exchange PDAX.

I checked my Grab app and indeed, Crypto is now one of the options if you want to add funds to your GrabPay wallet.

This innovation is one big, beautiful shift for crypto in the Philippines, moving from speculative investment to everyday utility.

For Pinoy users, topping up involves selecting “Cryptocurrencies” in the app, choosing the token and network, specifying the peso amount, then transferring tokens from their crypto wallet. Funds are reflected almost instantly in GrabPay.

PDAX, with its Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas approved status and Triple‑A, regulated by Singapore’s MAS and U.S. FinCEN, ensure that the service adheres to global standards on security, compliance, and anti-fraud protection. KYC verified users can now easily convert digital assets into pesos to pay for rides, deliveries, shopping, and in‑app services across Grab’s ecosystem.

Conclusion

GrabPay’s crypto top‑up feature is one big, beautiful boost to adoption of cryptocurrencies in the Philippines. With this, Grab helps expand payment options and help shape a future where crypto is a tool for payment and be accepted by crypto muggles.