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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