Self-service kiosk operator BTI Payments Philippines, Inc. has installed Pay&Go service kiosks in Southstar Drug outlets nationwide to ensure easier financial services for customers.
Around 50 Pay&Go kiosks were placed in 25 Southstar Drug branches in the National Capital Region (NCR), 20 in Luzon, and five in Visayas.
Through the kiosks, customers can pay bills, top-up mobile data or load, and cash-in e-money on online banking apps.
BTI Payments CEO Dan Ibarra said their partnership with the drug retailer is "reflects our commitment to empowering Filipinos with convenient financial services and aligns with our vision of building an extensive network that will support the country’s financial ecosystem.”
BTI cited the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) who said digital payments may make up 50 percent of total retail payments by the end of 2024.
Meanwhile, Southstar Drug General Manager Mariel Crisostomo remarked that the kiosks will improve customer service and accessibility, which will "enrich our offerings but also positions us to better meet the progressive needs of our customers, enhancing their overall experience in our stores."
To complement their partnership, BTI and Southstar Drug launched a "Cash In, Take a Selfie, and Win!" promo from Dec. 20, 2023 to Jan. 31, 2024. Customers who will cash-in P2,000 via Pay&Go in the drug store can win Southstar Drug gift certificates worth P1,000 to P3,000.
The winners will be announced on Pay&Go's official Facebook page.
To date, BTI Payments has deployed a total of 1,700 Pay&Go kiosks in various locations in the country.