Qatar-based digital wallet Ooredoo Money has introduced a new feature in its app to support its Filipino customers, by enabling direct payments to the Philippines Social Security System (SSS).

This development is intended to enhances the app’s functionality for Filipinos in Qatar, in collaboration with DT One, a B2B provider of non-cash micropayments and prepaid digital value services.

With this feature, Filipino customers in Qatar can manage their SSS contributions conveniently from their phones, bypassing traditional banking methods.

Mirko Giacco, CEO of Ooredoo Fintech, remarked,

“The introduction of SSS payments on the Ooredoo Money app, developed in partnership with DT One, is a testament to our commitment to the Filipino community in Qatar.

This new feature simplifies the process of social security payments, making it more accessible and convenient for our valued Filipino customers to manage their finances and upgrade their worlds.”

Claudio Di Zanni, CEO of DT One, added,

“We are delighted to have partnered with Ooredoo Money to deliver this innovative solution that should provide the Filipino community in Qatar with a seamless experience paying for their social insurance services back home.”

The Ooredoo Money app serves as a digital wallet offering various financial services, such as international money transfers to over 200 countries, management of pre-paid and post-paid Ooredoo services, and recharging Karwa Smart Cards.

Known in Qatar for quicker transaction times and competitive exchange rates, the app is said to be a popular choice for efficient financial management for Filipino customers there.

This article first appeared on fintechnews.ph

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