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The availability of more digital payment options will further drive Cebu's eCommerce market and economic growth.
Raymund Villanueva, head for PayMaya marketing at Smart eMoney, Inc., the digital financial innovations unit of Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), said that Cebu's booming workforce boosted by the business process outsourcing (BPO) and export industries as well as its emerging technology startup community have primed it for digital payments adoption.
No Credit Card? Get the PayMaya mobile app and card
PayMaya is the newest mobile app to arrive in the world of digital payments. It is now available at the Google Play Store for Android, and the App Store for iOS. PayMaya is a mobile app that generates unique instant virtual Visa Card which can be used for online purchases.
For face-to-face store transactions in any establishment that accepts Visa, a physical PayMaya Visa Card is provided to users who upgrade their virtual account. This makes PayMaya Visa Card the ultimate all-in-one payment must-have to unlock the digital life.
Digital Payments made easy
To start using PayMaya, users can download the app. Once downloaded, users are asked to key in a few personal details. After verifying the user's mobile number, the reloadable instant virtual PayMaya Visa Card is activated.
Once activated, the instant virtual PayMaya Visa Card with the 16-digit card number, CVV, and expiry date will be displayed in the app. These data are required for use in paying for purchases done online.
Instant virtual PayMaya Visa Card holders can simply reload their accounts by visiting a PayMaya Load-Up Center or by transferring from a Smart Money account. An in-app notification and SMS will be sent to confirm the reloading. Currently, PayMaya reloading is available at selected Smart Stores and Smart Padala Centers as well as Robinsons Business Centers.
In the app, there is the PayMaya shop where users can purchase virtual goods like airtime load, call and text packages, and data packages. These can be "gifted" to family and friends with a personal message for an added personal touch.
As an app, PayMaya will roll out future upgrades. The ones that are on the way include the ability to pay bills and send money to anyone.
More Perks by upgrading PayMaya
To get an upgrade for a physical PayMaya Visa Card, users can request for a personalized card at any PayMaya upgrade center. In Cebu, this is initially available at the Smart Jump Store in SM City Cebu, North Reclamation Area. The Physical card can be used for ATM Withdrawals and for purchases at any establishments that accepts Visa.
To upgrade to PayMaya Plus within the app, tap "More" and select "Upgrade to Plus". Follow the instructions and link your card to the app.
For additional information, visit www.paymaya.com
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