STARPAY Corp. has further expanded its coverage as the electronic wallet services platform can now be used by consumers to buy fresh produce and general merchandise at the Pasig City Mega Market.
In a statement on Thursday, Starpay said its presence has widened after the recent rollout of the Paleng-QR Ph Plus initiative at the Pasig City Mega Market, which allows consumers to pay for their purchases by scanning the merchant’s QR code via their mobile phones.
The Paleng-QR Ph Plus is an initiative of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the Department of the Interior and Local Government. It seeks to promote digital payment in public markets and local transportation.
“Electronic payment lessens the need for loose change. Storeowners often scramble for cash in the morning because shoppers often pay their purchases with large bills. Starpay simplifies the transaction because the electronic payment goes straight into their e-wallet, which can easily be transferred to their nominated bank account,” the company said.
Aside from the Pasig City Mega Market, consumers could use the e-wallet platform to pay for their purchases at the Dao Public Market in Tagbilaran, Lapu Lapu City Public Market, Baguio City Public Market, Bankerohan Public Market in Davao City, and People’s Market in Naga City.
“Users like our platform because it is so easy to use. It is now being used in the different public markets in the provinces. At Starpay, we believe an e-wallet must be very convenient and safe. Our interface is very friendly and fun to use, for both buyers and vendors,” Starpay Product Head Ryan Uy said.
Regulated by the BSP, Starpay is available for download on Google Play Store, Apple App Store, and Huawei App Gallery. — Revin Mikhael D. Ochave