National Book Store, the Philippines' premier bookstore chain, and BillEase, a prominent player in the consumer finance industry, announced a new collaboration that will make books and school and office supplies even more accessible to every “Laking National” shopper nationwide.
National Book Store executive Adrian Ramos said the partnership is geared towards promoting a cashless society through the adoption of Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services, extending its reach to more than 230 National Book Store branches throughout Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao and is set to benefit millions of Filipinos.
Launched in 2017, BillEase is an on-demand consumer finance app that provides personal loans, e-wallet top-ups, prepaid load, bills payment, gaming credits, as well as a customizable BNPL which allows customers to avail of cardless installment plans.
Through this partnership, BillEase enables hundreds of National Book Store offline branches to offer three cardless installment options at checkout.
Shoppers will be able to scan QR codes using the BillEase app to instantly purchase items and
pay over time with flexible installment terms even without a credit card.
"Throughout our 81-year history, we've significantly impacted millions of lives with our dedication to education and empowerment," stated Ramos. "Our alliance with BillEase accelerates our journey, offering our customers financial freedom. Now, they can access essential educational resources and pay on their own terms, mitigating immediate financial pressures."
BillEase, renowned for its seamless and secure financial services, will enable National Book Store's patrons to shop and pay later in easy installments. This revolutionary service requires no credit card, making it accessible to a wider demographic.
"We're thrilled to join forces with National Book Store and extend our flexible payment solutions to their vast customer base," said Georg Steiger, the co-founder, and CEO of BillEase. "With this partnership, we're not only making financial services more accessible, but we're also underscoring the value of education. By offering an effective means to manage educational expenses, we're essentially contributing to financial freedom, empowering individuals to invest in their learning journey.