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What Mode of Payment is Right: Cash, E-wallet, Credit Card or Debit Card?

Author's note: This blog post informs readers on 4 modes of payment commonly used in NCR, Philippines.

These four modes of payment can be used for purchases at Rosauro's Web Store, other e-commerce stores, and physical retail stores in the National Capital Region (NCR) of the country.

Commonly used modes of payments

There are new modes of payments being used in the Philippines & the rest of the world, but common types in the NCR are still cash, e-wallets, credit cards, and debit cards.

(Other modes of payment are online bank transfers and through current accounts [checks]. These two payment modes will not be covered in this blog post.)

There are advantages and disadvantages for each mode of payment.

A list is provided below.

Advantages and disadvantages

Much of what is listed below is really common sense.

But that is sometimes lacking when the buyer is not aware of the safety measures to take and the security risks involved.

Awareness of easy and secure modes of payment for particular situations is important to make your purchases in each payment channel successful.

Cash / Cash on Delivery

• Cash is generally accepted anywhere in the NCR
• You receive change money in return for you to use in smaller purchases or services
• It is the mode of payment everyone understands; no extra technology to learn
• A common business custom in the NCR is to add change money when you pay with big bills. This helps the retailer preserve his stock of small bills and coins. Be extra patient when the cashier asks for coins; he needs it as change money for the customers in line after you.
• Care must be taken when transacting in bigger amounts. Focusing and avoiding distractions from others is necessary.
• Cash transactions are the simplest means. The goods purchased or service received are exchanged promptly on the spot.
• Unlike e-wallets, credit cards, or debit cards, cash doesn't have an "online" problem. It always solves. "Cash is king!"

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E-wallets

• It is conveniently linked to a mobile app in your mobile phone
• All purchases are easily and exactly paid to the last Php 0.01 centavo
• It can always be accessed with mobile data or pocket wifi
• Awareness of quirks and glitches in your app or phone, and how to fix them on the spot, are needed for a successful transaction
• On very rainy or windy days, mobile data signals can be weak; this can interfere with the speed or success of your purchase
• It is wise to bring some cash to avoid embarrassment and inconvenience for both retailer and yourself, and others next in line
• If the signal of your phone is not strong, be considerate to others in the long line after you; use cash or debit card instead
• There are many e-wallets in the NCR. Maya and GCash are two e-wallets which both big or small retailers accept

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Credit card

• Like e-wallets, these are convenient to use
• Extra security is needed with this mode of payment
• It is safer to use a credit card as a source of funds for your e-wallet than to use it directly on e-commerce platforms
• Avoid using a credit card with a big credit limit. Use a credit card with a smaller credit limit for online purchases
• It is not good to make one's credit card as a substitute for cash in your wallet; it is not for regular use
• Credit cards can be, in times of need, a life-saver; it can also save you from embarrassment if you are short in cash
• Two credit cards many big and small retailers accept are Visa and Mastercard. Big banks such as Metrobank and BDO have both Visa and Mastercard

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Debit card

• Debit cards are digitally linked to your ATM savings account
• They need a PIN to be typed when you make a purchase
• Like e-wallets, the exact amount can be paid down to the last Php 0.01 centavo
• There is a risk of a newly employed or trainee-cashier to accidentally double debit your purchase amount
• Better to use debit cards in big retail establishments where cashiers are experienced in this mode of payment
• Unlike credit cards, debit card purchases are rarely "denied"
• Reliable debit cards are easily applied for with proper identification. Banks such as BDO, BPI, Metrobank, and China Bank Corp. have secure technology to safeguard all your debit card transactions

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Secure Your Payment

1. Ordering online with payments system of Enstack.com mobile app
2. Ordering securely through curbside pickup at Kapitolyo, Pasig
3. Ordering directly & delivery through Lalamove
4. Ordering through Email (more details at Customer Service)

1. Ordering online with payments system of Enstack.com mobile app

• You can choose among four payment channels: Cash on delivery, E-wallet, Credit card, or Debit card
• There is a complete step-by-step tutorial provided in this blog to assist you how to buy online
• For a seamless online shopping experience, use your e-wallet

2. Ordering securely through curbside pickup at Kapitolyo, Pasig

• You can make a curbside pickup if you work or live near Kapitolyo, Pasig
• You only need cash or e-wallet for curbside pickup
• Call or send a message if you want to arrange a schedule for a curbside pickup

3. Ordering directly & delivery through Lalamove

• This is the simplest and most convenient order & payment system.
• After selecting the item you need to order, send us a message by email, Viber, WhatsApp or Messenger
• Pay with GCash or Maya for Lalamove delivery

More details in ordering and paying are in the Customer Service page.

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