MANILA, Philippines—As the holiday season approaches, everyone is getting into the holiday spirit and shopping for gifts for their loved ones. Taking advantage of special sales, shopping vouchers, credit card promotions, and, increasingly, Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) services is a great way to get gifts for friends and family that they’ll enjoy while staying within budget.
Atome, Asia’s leading BNPL brand, gives customers the option and convenience of paying for their purchases over time with a flexible deferred payment schedule.
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It was first introduced in Singapore in 2019 and has been officially available in the Philippines since October 2021, is now a partner to over 600 merchants in the country, covering a wide range of categories including fashion, beauty, wellness, home, travel, technology, and more.
“Filipinos have always been value-seekers and constantly on the lookout for ways to make the most out of their hard-earned money,” shares Atome Philippines Country Manager, Zine Nedil.
“What Atome offers is convenience and better financial control. Shoppers can better manage budgets and have the freedom to get the things that matter most to them as they can easily split up the cost of their purchases into installments via Atome,” Nidel furthers.
Now that BNPL has grown in popularity, more shoppers are able to buy what they need while optimizing their monthly budget. ResearchAndMarkets.com found that BNPL payments in the country are expected to grow at a rate of 50.9% each year from 2022 to 2028. With this in mind, it’s not a surprise that people are increasingly turning to this payment option when paying for items from everyday needs to special treats.
Using the Atome app is easy. To get started, users can either scan the QR code at checkout counters or search for the Atome app on the App Store or Google Play to download. Customers can link their credit or debit cards to their accounts after signing up. Users will be able to take advantage of BNPL terms with 0% interest for three months.
Atome’s ever-expanding list of partner merchants includes the SM Store, ShopSM, Rustan’s online, Bench, Aldo, Charles & Keith, forever 21, Watsons, The Body Shop, Innisfree, Converse, NEW Balance, URATEX, Anson’s, Anker, and Planet Sports, giving users a plethora of options for both necessities and the occasional treat.
Shop with Atome this holiday season to enjoy the best deals and steals to make shopping exciting and Sign up for Atome via App Store or Google Play.