Shoppers at Pasig City Mega Market can now conveniently purchase their fresh produce, meats, dry goods, and general merchandise using the Starpay app. No need to carry cash, buyers can simply scan the merchant’s QR code using their mobile phones to pay for their purchase.
Starpay was at the forefront of the ‘Paleng-QR Ph plus’ rollout in Pasig City Mega Market. Also known as the “pambansang pitaka ng bayan” the Starpay team assisted the vendors in setting up a convenient payment system for easy cashless purchases.
“Paleng-QR Ph Plus” is an initiative of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG). Ulectronic 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. They can also use the cash in their e-wallet to buy cellphone load and pay bills.
“Users like our platform because is so easy to use,“ explained Starpay Product Head Ryan Uy. “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.”
Aside from Pasig Mega Market, cashless payments using Starpay are accepted at Dao Public Market in Tagbilrana, Lapu Lapu City Public Market, Baguio City Public Market, Bankerohan Public Market in Davao City, and People’s Market in Naga City.