GCash ZenMarket: The Easy Way to Shop Japan Online

Online shopping for pasalubong from Japan has never been more convenient than ever for Filipinos! 

Thanks to proxy shopping services and mobile payment methods, Filipinos can purchase all the souvenirs from Japan they want from online stores and have these items delivered right to their doorstep. 

If you're looking for exclusive finds, rare anime figures and collectibles, or even daily essentials, ZenMarket offers you a seamless and safe way to buy directly from Japan. 

To make your ZenMarket shopping experience even better, you can now pay with GCash—a popular, easy-to-use online payment method for Filipinos.

In this guide, we'll walk you through everything you need to know how to pay with GCash on ZenMarket. From setting up your account to completing your purchase, we've got you covered.

Step 1: Sign up for a ZenMarket Account

Signing up on ZenMarket is easy! It’s the first step toward a seamless online shopping experience.

Here’s how you can sign up on ZenMarket:

1. First, head over to ZenMarket’s home page. On the upper right portion of the page, click Sign Up.
   
   
2. Fill out the registration form with your details. Make sure you include correct information. Alternatively, you can create a ZenMarket account by using your Facebook, Google, or AliPay accounts.
   
   
3. Finally, take time to read the terms of the agreement. Tick the checkbox to signify that you agree with ZenMarket’s terms and conditions. Then, click REGISTER.

Also Read: How to Buy from Japan

Once you’ve set up your ZenMarket account, you’re ready to dive into the world of Japanese online shopping.

BONUS INFORMATION:
ZenMarket is offering FREE 500 Credit Points once you sign up for an account for the first time. You can use these points for your first purchase on ZenMarket.

Step 2: Set Up Your ZenMarket Account's Funds

ZenMarket operates on a wallet system. Simply put, this allows you to securely store funds on your ZenMarket account which you then later use to purchase.

More importantly, with ZenMarket’s wallet system, you can:

• Lock in your exchange rate at the time of your deposit (e.g. PHP to JPY);
  
  
• Observe proper budget management in online shopping; and
  
  
• Process auctions and bids even faster because you already have the funds.

This is precisely where knowing how to pay with GCash on ZenMarket comes in.

If you’re from the Philippines, using GCash to add funds to your ZenMarket account offers several benefits for online shopping such as:

• Convenience in Digital Cash: No need for credit cards; just pay directly from your GCash account.
  
  
• Security in Online Payment: GCash uses multiple layers of security to keep your transactions safe.
  
  
• Fast and Real-time Payments: Your payments are processed instantly. There’s no delay in getting your items shipped.

It’s also important to note that you must already have a validated GCash account. If you don’t have one yet, check out this GCash account creation guide. 

With that said, here’s a step-by-step guide to add funds to your ZenMarket account by using GCash:

1. On your ZenMarket account’s dashboard, click ADD FUNDS.
   
   
2. You will be then directed to the default section of adding funds to your ZenMarket account. The next step you have to do is change your billing country/region.
   
   Click on CHANGE. This will direct you to a scroll-down list of countries/regions where ZenMarket services.
   
   
3. From the list of billing countries/regions, select PHILIPPINES.
   
   
4. From here, you will see the list of available payment options if you’re based in the Philippines. Select GCash as your preferred payment gateway.
   
   

Step 3: Add Funds to Your ZenMarket Account

Having connected your GCash account with ZenMarket, it’s time to add funds to your ZenMarket account!

Here’s an exact rundown of how you can exactly do this with GCash:

1. ZenMarket will request you to insert the amount you want to deposit to your ZenMarket account.

For this step, you have to keep in mind the following:

• This amount you deposit will be used to pay for all your items and other expenses such as ZenMarket fees and domestic shipping costs. So, make sure to top up enough to cover everything.
  
  
• Also, the amount you input is in Japanese Yen (¥). It will automatically convert into the available GCash rate for the Philippine Peso (₱).
  
  
• For important verification purposes, make sure to provide correct personal information for your complete name, email address, and ID number. ZenMarket recommends that you use your PHILSYS NUMBER (PSN).
  
  

Once you’ve completed that information, click PROCEED.

ZenMarket will direct you to GCash’s log-in page. Then, log in to your GCash account by using your registered mobile number.

Security tip # 1: GCash will send an SMS containing your authentication code for logging in. Never share this authentication code with anyone. 

Security tip # 2: Lastly, use your MPIN to log in to your GCash account. Don’t allow other users to know your MPIN. 

  3. Once logged in to your account, GCash will automatically direct you to the payment page. Make sure to review the details before proceeding. 

If the payment details are correct, click or tap on the PAY BUTTON.

Within seconds, the funds will be added to your ZenMarket account.

 
4. From GCash’s success payment page, the web browser will then direct you back to your ZenMarket account.

By now, you’ll see two important details. One, ZenMarket will show a payment confirmation message. More importantly, your funds from GCash are now in your own ZenMarket wallet. 

5. When you click on My Account, your balance will show the updated amount you have deposited.  With your funds now secured, it’s time to shop for your favorite items and souvenirs from Japan.

Step 4: Shop and Pay for Your Pasalubong From Japan

Now that your ZenMarket account is topped up with funds, you can shop for your pasalubong from Japan.

For instance, you want to purchase some anime figures such as this Dragon Ball Z collectible on ZenPlus.

Also Read: How to Tell if Anime Figure is Fake

From here, you just have to follow these simple steps to complete your purchase:
1. Review your items and shopping cart.

2. Also, review the total cost to purchase the items and to have them shipped to the ZenMarket warehouse. Typically, you will see these cost breakdowns:

3. After reviewing the details, click the PAY BUTTON. ZenMarket will then display a pop-up window to confirm your payment. Then, click the PAY BUTTON to pay the shown amount. 

Important Note: If you are unsure about purchasing the item and think you may want to cancel, please do so before clicking the Pay button.

You can remove an item from your cart by clicking the little trashcan icon next to the pay button. 

4. Once your item has arrived at the ZenMarket warehouse, you can proceed with a) making a parcel, b) completing your shipping details, and c) choosing your packing options.

Note: If you need to add funds to cover your international shipping and packing fees, just follow the easy steps to add funds to your ZenMarket account by using GCash.
5. When done with the payment steps, you can sit back, relax, and wait for your delivery. You can also monitor the delivery status of your pasalubong from Japan by checking your ZenMarket dashboard.

For a more detailed and visual run-through of the purchasing process on ZenMarket, you can always refer to our video explainer.

Conclusion

ZenMarket has made your online shopping for pasalubong from Japan even easier and simpler! The convenience of online payment gateways like GCash combined with the vast selection of items on ZenMarket makes for an unbeatable shopping experience.

Whether you're buying for yourself or sending a Balikbayan Box to your loved ones, ZenMarket and GCash are here to make your shopping experience smoother and more enjoyable.

Now that you know how easy it is to pay with GCash on ZenMarket, why not give it a try?

Happy shopping! Remember, with GCash and ZenMarket, you’re just a few clicks away from all the best that Japan has to offer.