DigiPlus partners with Bayad to expand OTC, physical payment options

Digital gaming giant DigiPlus Interactive Corp. on Thursday announced its partnership with multi-channel payment platform Bayad, with the aim to expand over-the-counter (OTC) or physical payment options for players of BingoPlus, ArenaPlus, as well as GameZone.

Under this partnership, DigiPlus customers gain access to Bayad’s extensive network of payment touchpoints, which is present across over 800 Bayad Center branches and Bayad Partners in malls, supermarkets, and convenience stores in the country. 

“At DigiPlus, our priority is to deliver engaging entertainment while ensuring safe and reliable services for our players,” Eusebio Tanco, chairman of DigiPlus Interactive Corp., said in a press release.

“This partnership with Bayad provides customers with more secure and convenient ways to manage their transactions, reinforcing our commitment to player protection and dependable service at every touchpoint,'' he added.

BingoPlus, ArenaPlus, and GameZone players can make cash-ins or deposits through Bayad. 

Further, additional features including cash-outs or withdrawals and access through the Bayad App will be rolled out in next phases.

The partnership was signed on October 8, led by top executives from both companies, including Tanco; Jasper Vicencio, president of AB Leisure Exponent Inc., a subsidiary of DigiPlus; Ray Espinosa, chairman of Bayad; and Lawrence Ferrer, president and CEO of Bayad. 

The agreement was effective immediately, according to DigiPlus. —Anna Felicia Bajo/AOL, GMA Integrated News