Handyman adds GCash payments

MANILA, Philippines — Customers of hardware retail chain Handyman can now make purchases using QR (Quick Response) payments following a partnership with Globe Telecom Inc. for its mobile wallet service’s scan-to-pay feature.

In a statement, Globe said the GCash scan-to-pay feature is now available in all Handyman branches nationwide.

“At Globe, we are very happy that Handyman will implement the QR scan-to-pay system of GCash. This nationwide rollout is a testament to the increasing interest of the public in using their smartphones as an alternative and convenient way to pay purchases over the counter. No more cash, no need for change,”  Mynt chief executive officer Anthony Thomas said.

Mynt which is owned by Globe, Ant Financial, and Ayala Corp., operates GCash.

Handyman, meanwhile, is a subsidiary of Robinsons Retail Holdings Inc.

“Our aim at Handyman is to make our do-it-yourselfer and homemaker customers happy not only with their purchase, but also while shopping. With GCash as an additional option for payment in our stores, transactions will now be faster and safer for them,” Handyman general manager Stanley Co said.

Customers can use scan-to-pay for purchases by downloading the latest version of the GCash app on their smartphones.

After the app is installed, customers can create an account and load their GCash wallet by visiting partner outlets.

To pay, the customer will need to tap the Scan QR and point the phone at the merchant’s QR code.

Amid increasing use of smartphones in the country, GCash is continuing the rollout of the scan-to-pay feature by partnering with more merchants.

GCash has about a million active users.