On The Radar: Paymaya BalikBayad, Smart 5G Exhibition

ON THE RADAR, TECHNOLOGY | February 12, 2020

Paymaya BalikBayad With KathNiel
(Image Source: Twitter/Paymaya)
Following the success of last year's "Don't Pay Cash, Paymaya!!" campaign, premiere digital financial services provider Paymaya launched its own follow-up initiative dubbed BalikBayad which highlights cashback that users can get whenever they use Paymaya. The launch also unveiled local TV and film royalties Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla as the newest brand ambassadors for the said campaign.

In February alone, Paymaya users can get as much as Php6,000 in cashback when they participate in the mobile wallet's sleuth of various promos for bills payment, buying load, purchasing goods and services via QR, online shopping and sending money to other Paymaya users among many others. The digital mobile wallet has also expanded its list of partner establishments under the Paymaya Preferred Program which includes Landers Superstore, Mercury Drug, KFC, Robinsons Department Store, Total Alabang and Valenzuela and Toys R'Us.

Paymaya's cashback feature help more Filipinos easily learn and experience paying for their purchases and services using cashless methods which can help contribute to achieving the goal of the Bangko Sentral Ng Pilipinas (BSP) of increasing the share of digital transactions in the country by 30% by the end of 2020. On the other hand, Paymaya's virtual card allows users to gain instant access to a payment card which they can use for online shopping and other digital payments for a faster, more efficient payment experience. Recently, Paymaya introduced a new feature where users can transfer their funds from their mobile wallet account to other bank accounts, eliminating the need to wait in line inside a bank to make a deposit.

Revel yourself to a more rewarding cashless lifestyle by downloading the Paymaya mobile app for free from Google Play or Apple App Store and use the code PAYMAYAKATHNIEL upon registration to receive a welcome reward. Sign up for an account and expect more new features and awesome rewards in the foreseeable future while taking advantage of Paymaya's great deals, promos and offers. To know more about Paymaya's BalikBayad campaign and how to get exciting perks from the mobile wallet, visit www.paymaya.com/balikbayad on your PC or mobile internet browser.

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Smart Communications Inc., the leading mobile telecommunications company in the Philippines, staged the country's first 5G-powered eSports exhibition match at the PLDT headquarters in Makati City. It features players from PLDT-Smart Omega and Cignal Ultra Warriors, two of the top teams in the inaugural season of the country's first franchise-based professsional gaming league, battling it out on Mobile Legends Bang Bang armed with the latest 5G-enabled handsets including the Huawei Mate 5G, OPPO Reno 5G and ZTE Axion 5G smartphones.

Smart is also set to deploy indoor 5G coverage to support the training grounds of various eSports teams slated to compete in the forthcoming new season of The Nationals. This comes at the heels of the Philippines' successful eSports debut at the 30th Southeast Asian Games late last year where members of the national eSports team SIBOL have bagged several gold medals in various eSports events including DOTA 2, Mobile Legends Bang Bang and StarCraft II. During the biennial meet, Smart offered incentives to the gold medalists and eventually mounted a special showcase with PLDT at New Clark City to demonstate the capabilities of and new applications made possible by 5G to Filipino professional gaming fans.

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Marking another milestone for Filipino digital lifestyle, Globe Telecom partnered with Puregold Price Club Inc., home of one of the largest supermarket chains in the Philippines, to launch the Puregold Mobile app. Poised to be one's Shopping Ally or simply SALLY, the Puregold Mobile app is designed to take one's grocery shopping experience to another level with features that provide more than just convenience.

With its cartless grocery shopping feature, shoppers can use the app to scan for the barcode of the items to be purchased and pay for their purchases using either GCASH, debit/credit card or cash upon pickup (initially available in select Puregold branches in Greater Manila Area). Once completed, customers may receive a confirmation summarizing the purchasing making their grocery shopping experience easy and hassle-free and allowing them to skip long lines in the counter checkout. For SME (Small-To-Medium Enterprise) business owners, they can reorder items from the app's Order History in case of restocking or replenishing inventories.

Members of Tindahan Ni Aling Puring (TNAP) and those who have a Puregold Perks Card can link their card details to the app for easier tracking of their points and access to exclusive discounts. Furthermore, users can also receive real-time responses regarding order status and other pertinent questions via the ASK SALLY in-app chat service. With the Puregold Mobile App available for download on Google Play and Apple App Store, grocery shopping can become a breeze with your smartphone as your digital companion to rely on in everyday life.

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McDonalds Philippines welcomes the new year with a new way for customers to avail of discounts and deals on their favorite meals via the McDo App. Available now for download on Google Play and Apple App Store, the McDo App gives customers exciting exclusive deals that can be redeemed at the Front Counter, Take-Out Counter and Drive-Thru in all McDonalds branches nationwide.

Upon registration, customers can now enjoy big discounts on their McDonalds favorites such as a Big Mac for only Php75 and Buy 1 Take 1 Cheeseburger priced at Php99. Just select the discount you want on the app and show it to the McDonalds crew. Aside from the deals and discounts available, the app features a store locator and access to the McDo Party website for event and celebration bookings which is made more convenient for everyone. With these in mind, enjoying your favorite McDonalds meals will be easier than usual. Just "Crave It, Click It and Claim It" with the McDonalds App!!

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