(L-R) Jasper S. Vicencio - President, AB Leisure Exponent, Inc., a DigiPlus subsidiary ; Eusebio H. Tanco - Chairman, DigiPlus Interactive, Corp. ; Atty. Ray C. Espinosa, Chairman of the Board, Bayad ; Lawrence Y. Ferrer - President & CEO, Bayad

More ways to cash in — DigiPlus players can now transact through Bayad Centers

BingoPlus, ArenaPlus, and GameZone players now have more convenient and secure ways to fund their accounts through a new partnership between DigiPlus Interactive Corp. (DigiPlus), the leading digital entertainment provider, and Bayad, a trusted bills payment service provider in the Philippines. Through this partnership, DigiPlus customers can now make over-the-counter (OTC) cash-ins or deposits at more than 800 Bayad Center branches and Bayad Partners located in malls, supermarkets, and convenience stores nationwide.

The partnership was formally signed on October 8, 2025, led by top executives from both companies: Eusebio H. Tanco, Chairman of DigiPlus; Jasper Vicencio, President of AB Leisure Exponent Inc., a subsidiary of DigiPlus; Ray C. Espinosa, Chairman of Bayad; and Lawrence Y. Ferrer, President and CEO of Bayad. The agreement is effective immediately, making DigiPlus Bayad’s only gaming partner for OTC cash transactions.

Back Row (L-R) Ally Ting – Business Development and Commercial Partnerships – Payment Solutions Head, DigiPlus ; Celeste Jovenir, Vice President for Investor Relations, Corporate Communications, and Sustainability, DigiPlus ; Atty. Kristine delos Reyes, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer, DigiPlus ; Dennis Gatuslao, Chief Commercial and Marketing Officer, Bayad ; Wendell Labre, VP & Head of Corporate Branding and Marketing, Bayad. 
Front Row (L-R) Jasper S. Vicencio – President, AB Leisure Exponent, Inc., a DigiPlus subsidiary ; Eusebio H. Tanco – Chairman, DigiPlus Interactive, Corp. ; Atty. Ray C. Espinosa, Chairman of the Board, Bayad ; Lawrence Y. Ferrer – President & CEO, Bayad
 

Bayad is accredited by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) as an Electronic Money Issuer (EMI). DigiPlus partners only with BSP-accredited payment channels in accordance with Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) requirements, ensuring that all player wallet transactions are processed through secure and compliant platforms.

Additional features including cash-outs or withdrawals and access through the Bayad App will be rolled out in the next phases, providing BingoPlus, ArenaPlus, and GameZone players with more ways to manage their funds conveniently and safely.

“At DigiPlus, our priority is to deliver engaging entertainment while ensuring safe and reliable services for our players,” said Eusebio H. Tanco, Chairman of DigiPlus Interactive Corp. “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.”

“Today, we take another meaningful step forward through our partnership with DigiPlus. Together, we’re expanding access to digital channels and offering new, engaging, and responsible ways for Filipinos to experience convenience and entertainment made possible by accessible and inclusive financial services,” said Atty. Ray C. Espinosa, Chairman of the Board at Bayad.

The Bayad payment channels partnership adds to DigiPlus’ growing customer service network and player support, which already includes its in-house 24/7 customer support, 130+ physical BingoPlus stores nationwide, and a surety bond for player wallets. These expanding service touchpoints reflect DigiPlus’ continued commitment to delivering digital entertainment with safe, reliable, and accessible service for Filipinos.

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About DigiPlus Interactive Corp.

The Bayad payment channels partnership adds to DigiPlus’ growing customer service network and player support, which already includes its in-house 24/7 customer support, 130+ physical BingoPlus stores nationwide, and a surety bond for player wallets. These expanding service touchpoints reflect DigiPlus’ continued commitment to delivering digital entertainment with safe, reliable, and accessible service for Filipinos.

DigiPlus Interactive Corp. pioneered digital entertainment in the Philippines. It introduced leading platforms BingoPlus, ArenaPlus, and GameZone, widely known for their engaging experiences in interactive gaming and sports entertainment. For more information, visit: www.digiplus.com.ph.

About Bayad

BAYAD is the biggest and widest multi-channel payment platform in the Philippines. With more than 20 solid years in the outsourced payment collection industry, BAYAD is the top-of-mind, leading brand when it comes to bills payment.

BAYAD is a subsidiary of the Manila Electric Company (MERALCO), and a member of the MVP group of companies.

As the pioneer and leader in the industry, BAYAD remains at the forefront of payments by introducing its self-service digital platforms as a commitment to making payments readily available for every Filipino anytime and anywhere. The company continues to serve the ever-evolving needs of its customers by strengthening its onsite and online presence, ensuring a seamless, more accessible financial experience for the public.

With over 39,000 payment touchpoints nationwide, as well as powering the bills payment feature of leading online and mobile payment applications in the country, Bayad has evolved from an over-the-counter payment collection service provider to what is now the biggest and widest multi-channel payment platform to date.

Aside from bills payment, BAYAD offers a wide array of products and services. It also offers domestic and international remittances, insurance sales, medical reimbursement, automated teller machine (ATM) withdrawal, and loan payout, among others.

Processing more than 10 million transactions in a month, BAYAD is the authority in payments and the most trusted brand by the Filipino paying public.