Smart Communications Inc. said over the weekend it teamed up with “Buy Now, Pay Later” (BNPL) platform Billease to offer subscribers more flexible payment options.
The partnership will allow Smart subscribers to use Billease’s installment plans for various services, including buying devices, paying postpaid bills and topping up prepaid accounts.
“This partnership is rooted in our shared commitment to making digital services available for all,” Lloyd Manaloto, first vice president at Smart, said.
“By integrating Billease’s Buy Now, Pay Later solutions into our ecosystem, we’re empowering more Filipinos to stay connected,” he said.
Billease enables users to make purchases and pay in flexible installments without needing a credit card. The platform supports a wide range of transactions, from e-commerce and travel to retail and mobile services.
As part of the collaboration, Smart will also be the exclusive telecom marketing partner for Billease’s month-long 8th birthday celebration in September.
During this campaign, Smart customers who register for a Billease account and use it for mobile services will be eligible for a raffle with prizes that include smartphones, cash rewards and household appliances.
“This collaboration with Smart allows us to reach more users and offer them meaningful financial solutions at a time when they need it most—especially during petsa de peligro,” Georg Steiger, chief executive at Billease, said, using a common Filipino phrase for a period of financial hardship. Darwin G. Amojelar
The companies said the partnership also introduces a new channel for mobile loading across Smart, TNT and Smart Bro Home WiFi brands.
