BPI Mobile Banking on Smart (SMS-based)

The SMS-based BPI Express Mobile in SMART Menu allows Smart users to enjoy the convenience of doing wide range of bank transactions such as balance inquiry, fund transfers, bills payment, SMART prepaid airtime reloading and SMART Money reloading through their mobile phones. The SMS-based works with the text messaging facility of Smart, even without connecting to the internet. BPI Express Mobile was made available to Smart subscribers on September 2009. Continue Reading

BPI Mobile Banking on Globe (SMS-based)

The SMS-based BPI Express Mobile in Globe Menu allows Globe users to check on their account, perform fund transfers, or load their GCASH wallet straight from their BPI account. The SMS-based works with the text messaging facility of Globe, even without connecting to the internet. It was initially available to Globe subscribers. Continue Reading

Google offers 2-step verification by SMS

Google has developed an optional security feature called 2-step verification?that helps protect Google accounts from identity theft and other online threats. ?Using?Google’s 2-step verification, signing into Google account requires?both?your password?and?a verification code you will receive on your mobile phone via SMS.? Continue Reading

Mobile number prefixes (Globe, Smart, and Sun Cellular)

Do you want to know which mobile phone number belongs to which network? Below is a list of mobile number prefixes used by Globe, Smart, Sun Cellular, Red Mobile, Talk ‘N Text, and Touch Mobile. This list is useful for those who often subscribe to unlimited text or call services. Continue Reading

Globe GCASH vs Smart Money

Globe GCASH and Smart Money are the two available mobile money platforms in the Philippines. Here are the comparison between Globe GCASH and Smart Money?in terms of registration, sending money, withdrawal, security and other features.

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Globe GCASH ATM card now available

Globe now offers GCASH account holders a convenient way of withdrawing money from any ATM across the country. Unlike before, where users had to find a Globe business center to do a “cash-out” transaction, GCASH ATM card enables users to withdraw money at any Bancnet, Megalink, ExpressNet and Encash Automated Teller Machines in the Philippines. Continue Reading

GCASH teams up with Boku for Mobile Payments

Globe GCASH has teamed up with Boku/Paymo to revolutionalize the world of virtual payments. Through this partnership both companies will be able to reach their global targets in the world of mobile commerce. This will allow their users to purchase virtual goods from any merchant in the Boku global merchant network including, Facebook. Continue Reading

Donate via SMS for Typhoon Ondoy victims

Metro Manila was recently hit by Typhoon Ondoy leaving people’s homes submerged in flood. The easiest way to help is by donating through SMS. Send your SMS donations for Ondoy victims to the following:

redcross_ondoyPhilippine National Red Cross (SMS or G-CASH)

RED <amount> to 2899 (Globe) or 4483 (Smart)

DONATE <amount> <4-digit M-PIN> REDCROSS to 2882

TXTPower
Globe GCash: 0917-9751092
Smart Money: 5577-5144-1866-7103

All donations coursed through TXTPower will be sent to the Philippine National Red Cross.

How to join Pinoy Bingo Night via text

Pinoy Bingo Night, which originated from America’s National Bingo Night, is the newest game show of ABS-CBN hosted by Ms. Kris Aquino.

Everyday, 200 studio audiences, called as Bingoers, will play and compete against the Solo Studio contestatant. The Bingoers can win 50,000 pesos for every game, while the Solo Studio contestant can win up to Continue Reading

Cebu Pacific’s txtCEB

Cebu Pacific (CEB), the low fare leader in the local aviation industry is the first local airline to introduce E-ticketing and TxtCEB (booking through SMS) in the country.

TxtCEB allows anyone to get updates on Cebu Pacific‘s special flights and promos or book a Cebu Pacific flight through their cellphones (domestic bookings only). To start, here’s how: Continue Reading