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Mobile phones used to be just another form of communication tool. Over the years, however, we have witnessed their transformation from a communication device into a one-stop shop. For one, in the last 10 years, we saw the enormous growth of mobile-based payment options using smartphones. With our smartphones, we can now pay electric bills, credit-card bills, and insurance, among others.
Even your SSS contributions can now be paid through your smartphone.
Embracing mobile payment technology is inevitable. Individual SSS paying members such as self-employed, voluntary, and overseas Filipino workers (OFW), can now pay hassle-free their SSS obligations after SSS tapped the digital financial services firm, PayMaya, for this new payment scheme. This will ensure a faster, more convenient, and more secure method of paying SSS contributions without the need to queue in SSS branches or other accredited collecting partners.
To avail themselves of this new service, paying members must first open a PayMaya account. They can download the PayMaya app on their mobile phones through Google Play and Huawei AppGallery for Android users, or the App Store for iPhone users. Then, they register and provide all the necessary information to create an account. They must use the mobile number associated with their account whenever they pay through the SSS Mobile App.
To pay SSS contributions, they must log in to the SSS Mobile App using their existing My.SSS account’s user ID and password. They can download the SSS Mobile App on Google Play Store, Apple App Store, or Huawei App Gallery. They must log in using their existing My.SSS account’s user ID and password. They can also generate their Payment Reference Number or Statement of Account in the SSS Mobile App by clicking the “Generate PRN/SOA” icon.
They can choose their membership type, applicable period, and amount of their contribution. Once members have provided all the details, they must click “Submit.” On the screen, a pop-up window containing all the details of their transaction will appear. They check all the information to ensure that everything is correct before clicking “OK.” They then wait for the confirmation on the screen that their PRN has been generated.
After generating the PRN, they need to click the “Pay” button next to the PRN. The screen will display the two options they can select from: “Pay with PayMaya Account” or “Credit/Debit Card.” From the two options, select “Pay with PayMaya Account.” Once they have checked the payment details, they need to click “OK.” Then, they must log in using their PayMaya account details. A one-time password will be sent to their mobile number. Next, enter the OTP and click “Proceed.” Members must verify the payment details before clicking “OK.” Once the payment has been processed, a confirmation that their transaction is complete will appear on the screen. Payments using PRN will be posted immediately.
On the other hand, if members choose to pay using their credit/debit card, the screen will display the monthly contribution, convenience charge and total amount. Members are required to input the following: First Name, Last Name, Card Number, and Expiry Date of the card. They also must provide their e-mail address or mobile number where the payment acknowledgment/receipt will be sent, and then, they need to click “Pay Now.”
A convenience fee of 1.75 percent of the total amount paid would be charged to members if they opted to pay using their debit/credit card. Meanwhile, a P10 transaction fee will be charged for those who choose to use the e-wallet.
We, at SSS, have embarked on a massive project to shift all our transactions to all digital platforms. It will not happen overnight, but we are exerting all efforts to make it happen soonest. This contribution payment system through PayMaya is one step toward our aspiration to provide faster and better service to our members.
One of these days, all SSS transactions will be just one tap away.
Aurora C. Ignacio is SSS president and chief executive officer.
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