Breaking the border

We talk to PayMaya’s new set of millennial ambassadors and discover what it takes to prove yourself.

At a time when we’re still trying to figure out who we are, the last thing millennials need is to be defined by stereotypes. It’s not an easy feat — constantly proving to people (especially to our parents) that we are more than what meets the eye. Lucky for us, there are fellow millennials who are taking a stand and making their voices heard. Through PayMaya’s new campaign “Millennials Beyond the Selfie,” honest conversations about the youth today has become both humbling and empowering.

What is it that makes PayMaya a powerful tool for the ever-evolving millennial? PayMaya links millennials, especially students, young professionals, and credit card-averse users, to a wider digital market by providing a means to shop and pay online even without a credit card. Users can manage their funds and spend only what is in their wallet as it is prepaid. For added security, users can view the details of their transactions in-app and through real-time text notifications.

Most people use PayMaya to pay for their music and movie subscriptions, but its functions definitely go beyond that. Entrepreneurs find the service convenient in making payments, while parents can use this to send school allowance. Aspiring Mark Zuckerbergs can use PayMaya to pay for web hosting and social media sponsored posts. For everyday essentials, PayMaya allows for easy access to utilities such as Meralco, Globe, PLDT, Smart, Sun, Sunlife, Home Credit, and Maynilad, among others. Meanwhile, PayMaya’s Shop feature offers prepaid and data load with discounts from various telcos. You can even send phone credit (purchased inapp) to others as a gift.

Besides from getting a virtual card that you can use through the mobile app, PayMaya also has a physical card that can be linked to the mobile wallet. The card can be ordered online at paymaya.com/shop and used at any Bancnet ATM nationwide. Anywhere Visa and Mastercard are accepted, your PayMaya will be too.

Topping up your PayMaya is also easy. The card can be reloaded in over 15,000 top up stations nationwide, which include SM Business Centers, Robinsons Department Stores, 7-Eleven with CLiQQ kiosks, Ministop with Touchpay kiosks, Wellcome, Shopwise, 2Go outlets, Smart Padala centers, UnionBank ATMs, Palawan Pawnshop, and online banking via BDO.

Most importantly, PayMaya has enabled so many to become the go-getters that they are, starting with the brand’s list of millennial ambassadors. From art, travel blogging, to farming, they come from different backgrounds but are united with their passion for change and pursuing dreams. Here’s a closer look at the faces of today’s multi-hyphenate generation.

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