PayMaya is making it easier for Filipinos to fund their e-wallet accounts
as it further expands its Add Money network with Robinsons Department Store.
Through this tie-up, PayMaya customers can now go to any of the 800 Add Money touchpoints located in Robinsons Department Stores nationwide. These new Add Money channels are the latest addition to PayMaya’s most extensive network of over 250,000 digital payment touchpoints nationwide where Filipinos can add money, pay for purchases, remit funds, and cash out.
To make it also more convenient, PayMaya is also introducing an easier process for customers looking to top up their accounts at Robinsons Department Store with its Add Money via the Barcode feature.
With this, PayMaya users no longer have to fill out forms when adding funds to their PayMaya account. All they have to do is simply show the add money barcode to the cashier and pay for their transaction.
“Filipinos now prefer cashless when paying for transactions and being able to add money to their accounts is important. With this expansion of our Add Money touchpoints in Robinsons Department Stores across the country, our customers can enjoy greater convenience,” said Shailesh Baidwan, PayMaya President.
Adding money to your PayMaya account at Robinsons Department Store is easy:
- Login to your PayMaya account
- Select “Add Money”
- Select “Robinsons Department Store”
- Enter the desired amount to be added to your account and select “Continue”
- Go to the counter of any Robinsons Department Store or Robinsons Business Center and present the generated barcode along with your payment
- Wait for an SMS confirmation about your Add Money transaction before leaving the store.
After adding money to your account, cashless convenience is now within your reach! You can easily use your PayMaya app at any Robinsons Department Store, Robinsons Supermarket or your favorite boutiques and restaurants in Robinsons Mall to enjoy safe, convenient, and rewarding transactions via PayMaya’s #BetterQR.
“We are always excited to provide seamless experiences and more value for time at Robinsons Department Store. PayMaya’s Add Money service is a great way to make things easier for our customers to embrace digital and go cashless while they shop in our stores,” said Celina Chua, Group General Manager of Robinsons Department Store.
Start enjoying the conveniences and benefits of using PayMaya by downloading the PayMaya app using this link https://official.paymaya.com/CAK1/425eb133. Register for a PayMaya account and shop for anything online and in stores, pay your bills, and perform other essential transactions all through your mobile phone!
PayMaya is the only end-to-end digital payments ecosystem enabler in the Philippines with platforms and services that cut across consumers, merchants, communities, and government. Through its enterprise business, it is the largest digital payments processor for key industries in the country including “everyday” merchants such as the largest retail, food, gas, and eCommerce merchants, as well as government agencies and units.
PayMaya provides more than 35 million Filipinos with access to financial services through its consumer platforms. Customers can conveniently pay, add money, cash out or remit through its over 250,000 digital touchpoints nationwide. Its Smart Padala by PayMaya network of 39,000 partner agent touchpoints nationwide serves as last-mile digital financial hubs in communities, providing the unbanked and underserved with access to digital services. To know more about PayMaya’s products and services, visit www.PayMaya.com or follow @PayMayaOfficial on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. [END]
Online learning maximized with Sky Fiber’s leveled-up speeds
Parents can ensure that they can create a multifaceted learning environment at home for their children when they access high-quality online learning resources with SKY Fiber’s leveled-up super speed plans.
“The new normal has opened up opportunities for children to experience education beyond school. If your child wants to acquire a new skill or develop a new hobby, they can easily do so since our current homestay lifestyle enables more time flexibility and quick access to digital platforms,” Alan Supnet, SKY’s head for Consumer Broadband Products said.
A lot of learning materials are available online like animated videos, interactive quizzes, informative podcasts, educational games, expert blogs, and free-to-stream documentaries, but they can only be maximized with a stable internet connection.
“Parents must invest in a broadband plan that will level up their children’s studies, which we believe can be delivered by our upgraded Super Speed plans,” Supnet added.
Families do not even have to spend a hefty amount to get high speeds since they can opt for SKY Fiber’s best value plan 40Mbps at only P1,499/month or midrange plan 80Mbps at only P1,999/month, both of which can support live-streaming classes and seamless digital collaboration.
The leveled-up speed plans can also help students achieve peak performance when they get to download and use learning apps with ease. As a result, they can learn more skills efficiently.
When it comes to conducting online research and multimedia tasks, a fast and reliable fiber connection enables them to eliminate distractions and downtime that are usually caused by lagging or slow buffering.
If parents and students wish to explore educational tools in different digital media formats, which are usually heavy in file size, they can quickly download or stream them when they subscribe to SKY Fiber’s highspeed plan of 200Mbps plan at only P3,499/month.
To make remote learning more dynamic and interactive with SKY’s fiber-fast speeds at highly competitive prices, visit mysky.com.ph/skyfiber.
The leveled-up SKY Fiber Super Speed plans up to 200mbps are now available in Metro Manila, Bulacan, Rizal, Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Cebu, Dumaguete, Bacolod, Iloilo, and Davao. While Baguio, Gensan, and Zamboanga can experience fiber-fast speeds of up to 80Mbps.
realme PH achieves record-breaking first-day sales for 8 series
over 26,000 Filipinos ‘capture infinity’
realme solidifies its leadership in smartphone sales once again after the first day sale of the largely anticipated realme 8 Series on May 22. The country’s no. 1 smartphone brand for Q1 2021 according to research firms Canalys and IDC managed to win over the hearts and trust of over 26,000 Filipinos who put in orders for its latest smartphone offering.
The realme 8 Series was officially revealed to the public via a special livestream featuring Kathryn Bernardo on May 11 on the realme Philippines Facebook page and YouTube channel. Since then, the brand has generated a staggering amount of pre-orders for the realme 8 series.
The success of the realme 8 Series can be attributed to the elevated features of the realme 8 and the realme 8 Pro, both capturing the passions and interests of the brand’s young, digital-savvy demographic. One such passion is content creation, with both the realme 8 and the realme 8 Pro offering incredible camera features for every content-savvy user.
Thanks to its powerful 108MP quad rear camera setup, the realme 8 Pro offers the most advanced photo and video capabilities. It also offers the world’s first Tilt-shift Time-lapse Video and Starry Time-lapse Video mode on smartphones that users can explore to showcase their creativity and unlock their artistic prowess when it comes to content creation. Day or night, users are guaranteed to take clear, vivid, and lifelike images.
The realme 8 also proves to be a stellar mid-range smartphone with advanced camera features. Boasting a 64MP camera, the realme comes packed with three new portrait filters: Neon Portrait, Dynamic Bokeh, New AI Portrait. In addition, the realme 8 proves to be the top choice for mobile gaming enthusiasts as it features a powerful MTK Helio G95 processor. This lets users enjoy smooth and outstanding performance in top mobile games like Mobile Legends, Call of Duty Mobile, League of Legends: Wild Rift, PUBG Mobile, and more.
“We are truly grateful for our realme squad for their continued support and love since we entered the market in 2018. This inspires us even more to strengthen our commitment to constantly innovate, keeping in mind what matters most to our loyal customers,” shares realme Philippines Vice President for Marketing Austine Huang.
The realme 8 Series is still available for purchase in all realme ecomm platforms, concept stores, kiosks, and partner dealers nationwide. The realme 8 retails for PHP13,990, while the realme 8 Pro is available at P15,990. Flexible payment plans are also available for the realme 8 Series. The realme squad can purchase these exciting gadgets via Home Credit at 6 or 9-month installment plans for the realme 8 Pro, and at a 6-month installment plan for the realme 8, all at 0 % interest. Installment plans for major credit cards are also available.
realme currently has more than 750+ Concept Stores and Kiosks, and is available nationwide in more than 5,000 retail stores, delivering its biggest sales network for every Filipino to conveniently have a realme smartphone. Additionally, realme currently has 16 official service centers offering world-class after-sales service that are located nationwide with more plot to open within the year.
For the latest news and updates, follow realme on Facebook at facebook.com/realmePhilippines, @realme_PH on Twitter, and @realmephilippines on Instagram. #CaptureInfinitywith8Series #realmePH
Globe At Home grants free permanent speed upgrade for
Plan 1699 and Plan 1899 customers
As a way to show its appreciation to its customers, Globe At Home grants the following plan holders with a complementary speed upgrade with no additional fees.
Coming from their current subscription, eligible Globe At Home Plan 1699 subscribers can enjoy the permanent upgrade to speeds of up to 25 mbps, while Plan 1899 subscribers can now experience speeds up to 35mbps.
This is how Globe At Home makes sure that their customers are supported and, more importantly, powered by care as most households continue to safely work, earn, and learn from home with the ongoing health crisis.
Globe At Home Plan 1699 and Plan 1899 customers are highly encouraged to check if they are eligible for the free upgrade through the Globe At Home app to activate the permanent speed upgrade.
The Globe At Home app is available for download on Android and iOS devices. This is an added layer on ensuring convenience and protection of its customers as this allows them to monitor their data usage, settle their bills, change or upgrade their plans, report an issue, request for reconnection while staying safe in their homes.
To learn more about Globe At Home offers, follow the Globe At Home Facebook page or visit: https://www.globe.com.ph/broadband.html
Golden ABC invests in Aptos retail technology
Golden ABC, Inc., one of the leading fashion retailers in the Philippines and home to brands Penshoppe, OXGN, Regatta, ForMe, Memo, and BOCU, recently announced that it will expand its partnership with Aptos, a recognized market leader in retail technology solutions, to cultivate advanced omnichannel growth.
The expanded partnership between the two international entities is set to carry out the most extensive, progressive, and ambitious strategy for end-to-end retail operations and customer engagement, as it continues to strive for its customers’ seamless shopping experience across all of its brands.
“This partnership epitomizes what has always been our top priority: our customers’ experience. Our service to them is a steadfast commitment, and that entails constantly finding new and innovative ways to ensure that their needs are always met,” said Mr. Bernie Liu, Chief Executive Officer of Golden ABC.
With its latest technology investment, Golden ABC will manage with Aptos nearly every aspect of its retail operations–from merchandise planning across channels, to how orders are collected and fulfilled, to how shoppers are served and engaged.
“Golden ABC is a company that continues to reach new heights in operational excellence as it expands its domestic and international presence,” said Steve Towe, Aptos President and COO. “With Aptos’ modern retail solutions, this award-winning and inspiring retailer will provide its customers with the seamless omni channel experiences they are looking for and create a strong foundation for future growth.”
The partnership expansion comes at a time when consumers’ shopping behaviors have shifted to a more digital pattern, leading to changes in expectations pertaining to convenience, but the company is no stranger to trying times.
“Golden ABC has always been forged in fire,” Mr. Liu continued. “If you look at the history of Golden ABC, we’ve always taken bold steps during the most difficult of times.”
With Aptos’ advanced omnichannel solutions, Golden ABC can constantly meet and exceed shoppers’ expectations and preferences, no matter how ever-changing and unpredictable they are.
“With the onset of the pandemic, consumers have become even more digitally connected, driving an acceleration of online retailing,” Golden ABC Chief Retail Officer Ms. Alice Liu said. “With Aptos Enterprise Order Management, we can offer flexible fulfilment options that increase convenience for our customers.”
