ICYMI: realme is looking for new brand ambassadors —PHP 50,000 cash, 1-year influencer contract, and other prizes at stake!

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Are you up for the challenge? The search for new ambassadors for the no. 1 smartphone brand in the Philippines continues with Dare To Represent Season 2.

As part of its mission to be a champion for today’s youth, realme, the no. 1 smartphone brand in the Philippines for Q1 and Q2 2021, is looking for new authentic voices to represent and collaborate with through the second installment of Dare To Represent, the online search for realme’s next brand ambassadors.

This initiative is part of this year’s realme Global Fan Festival celebration this August, as the brand continues to show its gratitude to the realme community for their continuous support. With the theme “Dare To Be You”, realme’s month-long celebration highlights the importance of staying unapologetically real for today’s generation. As a brand that’s proudly for the youth and by the youth, realme empowers today’s generation to stay authentic and true to themselves despite judgment or criticism.

In line with this theme, interested participants are tasked to upload a short video on their social media accounts, explaining how they encourage themselves to stay unapologetically real despite what other people may say.

Entries will be accepted until August 20, and the announcement of winners will be on August 26. Two lucky participants will get to take home a P50,000 cash prize, and a 1-year contract as brand influencer, and other content collaboration opportunities with realme. 

For the full set of mechanics, visit this link and the realme Philippines Facebook page.

For the latest info and updates on the realme Global Fan Festival, be sure to follow realme on Facebook at facebook.com/realmePhilippines, @realme_PH on Twitter, and @realmephilippines on Instagram. #DareToBeYouwithrealme #realmePH

Cash in to your PayMaya account for FREE via BPI, Ministop, Smart Padala

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You can now cash in to your PayMaya account FOR FREE via BPI (linked account), Ministop, and your trusted Smart Padala agent - making it easier than ever to go cashless for your everyday transactions.

Wherever you are, and whether you want to do it online or in your go-to establishment, PayMaya offers the most accessible way to cash in to your account for free! 

Here’s how:

Cash in via BPI

If you’re a BPI account holder, there’s no need to go out of your house because you can quickly cash in to your PayMaya account for free by simply linking your BPI account to your PayMaya e-wallet. Just follow these easy steps:

• Select the "Cash In" icon on your PayMaya app’s home screen. Tap “Bank Account," then select the BPI logo.

Enter the desired amount, then select "Continue". You will get a prompt to log in to your BPI Online Banking account. 

Select your source account, click “Continue” Review your transaction details, and click “Send Code” to proceed.

Input the one-time PIN you'll receive via SMS. Click “Submit”

Once your transaction is successful, you will receive a text confirmation from PayMaya. And that’s it! Now, you can save on cash in fees and complete your hassle-free transaction with just a few clicks from your phone.

Cash in via Ministop

You can also enjoy free cash in at over 400 Ministop branches across the country. With this, you can save as much as P200 on fees - which you can now use to buy your favorite snacks or chicken meal at Ministop!

To start cashing in to your PayMaya account at your go-to branch, simply follow these instructions:Select the "Cash In" icon on the home screen of your PayMaya app, and tap the Ministop logo

• Enter the desired amount, then select "Continue".

• Go to any Ministop branch and present your generated barcode to the cashier, along with the cash in amount to the cashier.

• Wait for the SMS confirmation before leaving the store, and that’s it!

Cash in via Smart Padala

Wherever you live, there’s always a Smart Padala agent near you, and this makes putting money to your PayMaya account so much more convenient. With over 55,000 Smart Padala agent network touchpoints nationwide, cashing in is as easy as heading to your neighborhood sari-sari store.

Now, completing this transaction is also sulit, as PayMaya gives you a 100% cashback on your service fee whenever you cash in to your account until August 31, 2021. This cashback promo is valid for cash amounts of P10,000 and below.

Cashing in to your PayMaya account at your trusted Smart Padala agent is easy. 

Here’s how you can do it:

• On your PayMaya app, tap “Cash In,” then select “Smart Padala via Code” and enter the amount you want to add to your account.

• Present the Cash In Code and a valid ID to your Smart Padala agent and and provide the cash in amount and the 1% cash in fee.

• You will receive a confirmation message via SMS regarding your transaction as well as the 100% cashback on your cash in fee.

With more ways to cash in to your PayMaya account for free, you can now enjoy cashless convenience when buying groceries, transferring money to your loved ones, or paying your bills completely worry-free. To top it off, you can spend what you saved on cash in fees on things that matter to you – be it an extra order of your favorite food or perhaps a small donation to those in need through your favorite charitable institution.

PayMaya is the only end-to-end digital payments ecosystem enabler in the Philippines, with platforms and services that cut across consumers, enterprises, communities, and government. Through its enterprise business, it is the leading payments processor for "everyday" merchants in key industries such as retail, food, transportation, utilities, and eCommerce.

PayMaya provides more than 38 million registered users with access to financial services through its consumer platforms. Customers can conveniently cash in, pay, cash out, and remit through its over 300,000 digital touchpoints nationwide. Its Smart Padala by PayMaya network of 55,000 partner agent touchpoints nationwide serves as last-mile financial hubs in communities, providing the unbanked and underserved 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.

Smart Signature and Infinity customers to get FREE Landers membership

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Leading mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. is giving Smart Signature and Smart Infinity customers the opportunity to enjoy the best grocery shopping experience with a FREE one-year membership to Landers Superstore, the fastest-growing membership shopping store in the country.

 

Under this special treat, Smart Signature and Infinity subscribers residing in Metro Manila, Rizal, Laguna, Batangas, Cavite, Bulacan, and Cebu who have opted into Smart’s promos will receive a unique voucher code via text message.

Subscribers may redeem their FREE Landers membership by simply heading to any Landers Superstore branch to present their voucher code. For a safer and contactless experience, subscribers may also redeem their FREE Landers membership online.

New members may follow these steps to redeem their voucher online:

1. Register and log-in to your account.

2. Select “Apply Membership.”

3. Choose “Premium Membership Card.”

4. Enter your personal information.

5. Enter the voucher code received via SMS from SMART and click “Apply.”

6. Proceed to checkout.

 

On the other hand, existing members may follow these steps:

1. Register or log-in to your account. Make sure you have linked your valid or expired membership card.

2. Go to “My Membership” and enter both your Membership Card Number and Full Name as stated on your membership card.

3. Choose “Apply Membership.”

4. Fill in your membership card details and click “Renew Now.”

5. Enter the voucher code received via SMS from SMART and click “Apply.”

6. Proceed to checkout.

 

To opt into Smart Signature and Smart Infinity’s promos, simply visit http://apps.smart.com.ph/privacy or call *888 (for Smart Signature) or *800 (for Smart Infinity). Qualified customers residing in Metro Manila, Rizal, Laguna, Batangas, Cavite, Bulacan, and Cebu may still opt-in until November 30, 2021, so they can receive their Landers membership voucher code the following month. The voucher code is valid until February 28, 2022.

 

The FREE Landers membership is just one of the many special lifestyle perks and exclusive benefits that Smart Signature and Infinity customers enjoy for being with Smart. 

For more info about the promo, you can visit https://x.smart/freelanders.

 

Smart customers also enjoy the best digital experiences powered by the country’s fastest mobile data network, as reported by third-party mobile internet analytics firms like Ookla and Opensignal. For updates on Smart promos and services, follow Smart’s official accounts on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Boosting user growth and expanding partnerships keys to financial inclusion for Filipinos

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Boosting user growth and expanding businesses are the key strategies to achieving financial inclusion for Filipinos.

This was one of the significant points highlighted by GCash, the country’s no. 1 e-wallet, during the Digital Pilipinas 2021 launch, a forum that is part of the annual World Fintech Festival which brings together Southeast Asia's technology champions.

According to Winsley Bangit, GCash chief customer officer who was one of the speakers during the forum, while GCash has more than 44 million registered users to date, there is still a large opportunity to serve the general public and the underbanked. As such, GCash strives to continuously democratize financial services and innovate on game-changing products for credit, savings, investments, and insurance ensuring that these are accessible, affordable and easy to understand for everyone.

“We do acknowledge that the Philippine market is unique. So at GCash, we are pro-customer with a ruthless focus on the Filipino consumer as we are grounded on improving the everyday lives of Filipinos,” said Bangit. “For this reason, we work with global best practices, world class platforms and partners to serve our customer better.”

On the app, users can make use of GSave, an online savings bank; GInvest, an easy investment feature; GInsure for insurance for medical emergencies such as dengue, COVID-19, and accidents; GCredit, a personal credit line with up to P30,000 credit line and up to 3% prorated interest rate. As a superlife app, GCash also has GLife, the e-commerce feature on the GCash app that allows users to shop exclusive deals from 35 brands across retail, food, gaming, entertainment, and transport.

GCash has formed key partnerships with financial services institutions and with more than 600 billers nationwide to offer relevant and affordable products to customers. CIMB, Atram, and Singlife, for example, have helped GCash launch more affordable financial solutions.

GCash has also partnered with Ant Group Financial, which allowed the app to have access to global and best-in-class platforms and capabilities, enabling GCash to scale up rapidly, while ensuring user security.

Meanwhile, Globe Telecom, known for its nationwide reach in mobile and network, has helped GCash quickly expand its reach and provide exclusive promos to Globe subscribers while Ayala Corporation has opened opportunities for GCash to partner with companies across varying industries.

GCash remains focused on its efforts on nation-building and financial inclusion for all Filipinos and will continue to drive innovation by bringing to life its purpose of making Filipino lives better every day, focusing on its customers, and ensuring the development of its employees to deliver only the best for its users.

Bangit concluded, “Fintech in the Philippines is a very enticing space to be in right now especially with the increased demand for digital financial services. We’re at the forefront of innovation.”

For more information, visit www.gcash.com.

Three Things You Didn’t Know You Can Do With ShopeePay

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Buy Load, pay bills, and scan to pay safely and securely with ShopeePay

Can’t go out? No problem! With ShopeePay, not only can you pay for your online shopping purchases, you can also buy load and pay your bills right in the comfort of your home. With more brands, sellers, and shoppers embracing digitalization, ShopeePay makes it easier and more convenient for Filipinos to embrace the cashless lifestyle and maximize the power of digital payment alternatives.

With a growing network of partners, ShopeePay lets you do more with just a few taps. In addition to safe and secure digital payments, ShopeePay also offers users coins cashback for bills payments, discounted mobile load & data, ₱1 deals from select establishments, and other promos. 

• Buy Load

With discounted load and data offers every day, stay connected with loved ones while staying on a budget. Enjoy 10% off on Globe, Smart, TM, TNT, and other networks when paying through ShopeePay. To buy load and data, simply click the “Load & Bills” icon and select network. Enter the details and choose the amount of load to purchase.

• Pay Bills

Settle bills anytime and anywhere while getting up to 25% cashback with ShopeePay. Pay billers such as Meralco, Maynilad, PLDT, Globe, BPI Credit Cards, and more. For bill payments, go to the “Load and Bills” icon and tap the type of bill to pay. Select a biller and key in the necessary information before selecting ShopeePay as a mode of payment. You will receive a confirmation once payment is successful. 

• Grab Exclusive ShopeePay ₱1 Deals

Get ₱1 Deals for groceries, gas, food, and many more. Just visit Deals Near Me on the Shopee app and purchase deals for as low as P1. When you’re at the store, just scan the ShopeePay QR code and the discount will be automatically applied to your transaction. With a growing number of ShopeePay partner merchants like Puregold, Puremart, Seaoil, Potato Corner, and many others, it’s now possible to make safe and cashless transactions in establishments when purchasing daily essentials. 

Users can easily activate their ShopeePay wallet in one minute in the Shopee app and conveniently top-up their ShopeePay wallet through their debit card, online banking, or over-the-counter payment partners to get access to exclusive ShopeePay promotions. 

Learn how to pay for your bills from this helpful guide https://shopee.ph/m/bills-payment.

For more information about ShopeePay, and its perks and benefits, visit https://shopee.ph/m/shopee-pay.