The SM Store Now Accepts Paymaya Cashless Payments

I believe in the Paymaya brand.

A few days ago I was doing work in a coffee shop at a mall in Quezon City and consequently, I didn't have cash handy. I knew I had Paymaya credits in my old card because I got to reload it via the supermarket kiosk in my neighborhood, which I did a few weeks ago. I did the standard procedure as with any transaction, I lined up, they took my order then I gave them my card so I could settle payments. They accepted it right away but I saw the teller swipe the card twice at the cashier and true enough I got two transactions happen in 1 minute. I received two text confirmations that indicate I was charged twice and the balance I got said that too. I immediately told the person and he admitted it, he said he'll ask for it to be refunded but paid me in cash just in case he wouldn't be able to which I found reassuring so I went about having my large cup of latte. Then after a short while I received another text that one of my transactions have been reversed, so I went back to the counter and returned that money he gave me. These happened in a span of a few minutes, I wouldn't find out about it if that were a bank. People don't understand the convenience of digital, they think these are small things but any small amount if done with thousands of people means it could amount to a lot of money. It's hard earned, that's why one should take care of it.

This convenience I experienced made me believe in the Paymaya Philippines brand. Now, it will encompass my own story and start with the number one department store in the country, The SM Store. You see, it's the eve of changing payment systems of cash into online payments and it should always be secured as what I have experienced. This partnership from the biggest mall in the country came at the most opportune time where convenience is a priority. Have you always been afraid of carrying out thousands of pesos because you're afraid to lose it? But what if you really need to but don't have a credit card? That's where Paymaya comes in, you can simply get a card and fund your purchases over counters across the country including special QR stops in SM Malls. Aside from that, The SM Store now accepts Paymaya to make your ordinary shopping experience and make it into an extraordinary one by getting convenience for payments via the Paymaya App which you can download off the App Store and Google Play. Here's a short video I made during the launch of Paymaya QR and The SM Store's partnership. See how convenient it is to shop now at the biggest mall in the Philippines!

For those who don't have a Paymaya Card yet, download the app and get physical cards delivered to your doorstep. Or apply via the special Paymaya QR loading stations which will be found in SM Malls too. 

Your shopping convenience will double with Paymaya. I love how you won't have to have chump change everytime you run out of coins or money - and those instances where the cashier doesn't have change at all. 

Those small things matter.

KUMAGCOW

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Smart and PayMaya Gives Exclusive Perks with SMART MasterCard

These are just some of the perks coming your way with Smart MasterCard

I already have my own credit card but I know most Filipinos don't have one because 1) they're afraid of it or 2) they don't qualify with the strict bank requirements that come with it. Well, here's the thing. Smart Communications is making it easier for you as they partnered with PayMaya, one of the largest digital payment platforms in the Philippines to introduce to you SMART MasterCard.

Smart MasterCard is exclusive for Smart, Sun and Talk N Text prepaid or postpaid subscribers. If you are not on these networks, then you better get one. Why? So you can start experiencing the Smart Digital Life and get EXCLUSIVE deals that only Smart MasterCard holders can enjoy. I'll tell you about it in a bit!

All you need to do is download the PayMaya app from Google Play Store or the App Store. After installing, just register for an account which includes your Smart, TNT or Sun mobile phone number. Load up the account as this is like a prepaid service and you instantly have your own Virtual Credit Card. Isn't that neat? Now you can use it for online transactions, even hailing Uber or Grab so you can ride in Manila anywhere you wish, as long as you've got sufficient funds in it.

You can also use PayMaya to send money to your loved ones. You just need their usual details and enable it on the app. It's FREE, and you can use your Smart Mastercard as an ATM soon. I think they'll have the service up right around next year.

You can also pay your bills online. If you're paying for utilities, major businesses and don't want the hassle of going to the individual payment centers or spend MORE on transportation, then just go to partner convenience stores and load up your PayMaya's Smart MasterCard and pay for it in a jiffy. Yes, no lines, no EDSA, no more hassle when you've got it. Aside from that, getting a Smart Mastercard means you're going to get EXCLUSIVE 10% discount on Prepaid Load or Promos from Smart Communications. It's for a limited time only so if I were you, I'd have the app installed NOW.

Best of all, you can load up on stores like Mini Stop, 7-Eleven, Robinsons Department Stores, The SM Store Customer Service counters, BDO, UnionBank, Smart and Smart Padala Centers nationwide! Oh and if you don't know yet, they are using secured connections so you're taken cared of. Remember, never share your card's details to anyone so you won't get unnecessary charges. Each transaction is recorded and if you're still skeptic, you can always enable fingerprint security if your phone has one. Isn't that neat?

PayMaya can be used to over 15,000 merchants and businesses nationwide and pretty soon they'll be issuing a physical Smart MasterCard plus an NFC enabled sticker if your phone doesn't have that by default. This will empower YOU to live your SMART Digital Life. That's what they've been trying to tell you since day 1. How can you not have the Smart MasterCard now?

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Mastercard's Priceless Surprises!

I'm going to the Great Singapore Sale this month and I can't wait for the perks that MasterCard is giving away too. Aside from the super low prices on fashionable clothes, watches, jewelry, furniture, electronics, toys and dining, they'll throw in a chance for you to see Justin Timberlake LIVE from Sydney, Australia! Aside from that, if you charge 100 Singapore Dollars on your MasterCard purchases you'll also have the chance to win a return trip to Singapore plus a weekend stay at the famous Marina Mandarin Singapore’s Meritus Club Room. Isn't that neat?

Not only that, tourists like me can get free passes to Universal Studios Singapore, S.E.A. Aquarium, Adventure Cove Waterpark and the LightSeeker musical if we use MasterCard cards to book accommodations in Resorts World Sentosa – Equarius Hotel, Festive Hotel, Hard Rock or Hotel Michael. That's already a few hundred Singapore dollars worth of deals right there! They go in and add 10% off on all dining and retail outlets in Resorts World Sentosa just because you're special when you use your MasterCard cards.

On the daily rewards promo, each S$20 purchase in a single receipt can get you the chance to win S$1,000 every day including a brand new Subaru Impreza 1.6i, a Nissan Sylphy 1.8L every week in Singapore Press Holding's weekly draws. Imagine the perks we're gonna get if we just shop in Singapore this month until July. I better pack my bags and go now! I hope I win! :)

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The BENCH MasterCard Launch!

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It was like the A list of Metro Manila. I tried to sink along the hallways of Manila Peninsula and the gorgeous Salon De Ning. It was a night of stars and famous personalities; but best of all it's the night they launched the BENCH MasterCard in celebration of their 25th Anniversary!

Hosting the event was Ginger Conijero

Current apple of the eye of thousands who watched Bb. Pilipinas and the night circuit superstar DJ David Callum provided music that time. Yes I saw some checking him out even behind the booth.

The BENCH MasterCard can now be used in over 32.7 million locations, 210 countries worldwide wherever MasterCard is accepted. It's but a dream to combine the assets and reach of a retail giant such as BENCH who has amassed a huge consumer base and a facility like BDO that provides some of the greatest banking solutions here and elsewhere in the world. Both BDO and Bench has strongly worked together to make this card with some huge preferential treatment to customers holding it. Combining perks and privileges that would get you to fabulous sales, invites to events and shows... it was a match made in heaven! 

One of the greatest announcements that evening, the face of the new BENCH MasterCard will be Dingdong Dantes and equally gorgeous Isabelle Daza.

We were all so happy to see who's representing this brand's card, both who are also endorsers of BENCH. The good looking Dingdong Dantes and the one and only Isabelle Daza. Dingdong always had that presence and Isabelle was uber gorgeous. I was too shy to take photos of them in fact because I was a little star struck!

They unveiled the new BENCH MasterCard and ooh it was gorgeous as its endorsers!

They were so nice too!

BENCH has continued to surpass it's goals in the past few years and today it has been a total LIFESTYLE brand catering to any age, any demographic for that matter. From cosmetics, hair services, to fragrances, undergarments and clothes they've got it all covered! Purchasing now in their stores with the new BENCH MasterCard will be more stylish as ever!

Gracing that evening was THE one and only Ben Chan, Congresswoman Lucy Torres and the first ever celebrity endorser of BENCH Richard Gomez who was dapper that night!

Lucy Torres was so gorgeous in person. I love her!

Janine Guttierez was there as well with her sister. She's also one of Bench's endorsers. I saw her last Philippine Fashion Week and she's looking the part on this dress. Very pretty!

 Somerad Twins Anthony and David were there too. They were quite nice and easily posed when I asked for shots. :)

Poch L. Villa-Real, MasterCard Country Manager Worldwide, Rolly Tanchanco, Executive Vice President of BDO, Isabelle Daza, Dingdong Dantes and Ben Chan founder of the Philippines' largest clothing chain BENCH

First ones to own the card! =)

 Look how happy they were being the firsts ones to have this card! I can't wait to have one of my own! =)

A milestone on its own, Bench has definitely celebrated their 25th year with a huge present to all its loyal shoppers. There will be exclusive discounts and perks together with this card. Mr. Ben Chan says that the partnership with BDO has created a winning formula that caters to exactly what their market is! Congratulations on the new BENCH MasterCard! Congratulations also to your 25th Anniversary! It's about time!

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