According to Globe, the “scan to pay” feature of its mobile wallet app GCash is expected to be rolled out in Ayala-owned malls. The feature would only require merchants to scan a QR code using their phones in establishments to complete a transaction, Globe also said. Alipay is a unit of Ant Financial Group that provides digital financial services to unbanked consumers and small merchants. However, the report noted there remains a significant untapped opportunity for increased take-up of digital and financial services in the Philippines. READ: Philippines climbs ranking in digital, financial inclusion

Source: Philippine Star October 25, 2017 12:11 UTC