EFFECT O F O N L I N E PAY M E N T I N LIFE OF CONSUMER S THE RESEARCHERS:
LORRAINE M. JADE C. DE ASIS JOVEN D. VICENCIO
BARROGA ASHLEY RUSSELL D. CABARAL HAZEL MAE C. MANZANO R AT I O N A L E Mobile technology has become increasingly c o m m o n in today ’s everyday life. However, mobile payment is surprisingly n o t a m o n g the frequently u sed mobile services, although t e c h n o l o g i c a l l y a d va n c e d solutions exist. Apparen tly, there is still a l a c k of a c c e p t a n c e of m o b i l e p a y m e n t services a m o n g consumers (Agbaeze, 2017). R AT I O N A L E According to Yang (2021), E-wallet payment is defined as a cashless payment with a digital system in online business trading or e-c o m m e rc e to increase the country's competitiveness and m a ke it easier for the community. Digitalization allows customers to have n e w ways of m akin g existing payments a nd transactions. Electronic services o w n e d by consumers can easily m a ke online payments a nd increase consumer confidence in getting products (Li, 2020). STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM GENERAL PROBLEM:
This study aims to determine the effect
of online payment in life of consumers. SPECIFIC PROBLEM:
1. What is the demographic profile of
the respondents in the terms of: 1. Age 2. Sex 3. Section STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM SPECIFIC PROBLEM:
2. H o w consumers' lives are m a d e easier by
using online payment? 3.What are the positive and negative effects of online payment in fasters transaction? 4.What are the benefits of using S I G N I F I C A N C E O F THE S T U D Y
The study of the effect of online payments
in the lives of consumers is a topic of significant interest and importance in today's digital age. Online payments have b e c o m e increasingly prevalent in recent years, and their impact on consumers can be understood from S I G N I F I C A N C E O F THE S T U D Y Convenience and Efficiency. Online payments offer a level of convenience that traditional payment methods often can't match. Consumers can m a ke transactions from the comfort of their homes or while on the go, without the need for physical cash or checks. Global Accessibility. Online payments break down geographical barriers. Consumers can m a ke purchases from anywhere in the world, enabling access to a wider range of products and services. S I G N I F I C A N C E O F THE S T U D Y Financial Inclusion. Online payments can improve financial inclusion by providing access to banking and financial services for those w h o may not have h a d it before. Impact on Consumer Behavior. The ease of online payments can influence consumer behavior. It can lead to changes in purchasing patterns, such as more frequent, smaller transactions, or an increase in impulse purchases. S I G N I F I C A N C E O F THE S T U D Y
Technological Literacy and Adoption.
Understanding and using online payment systems can contribute to literacy. technological As digital transactions more prevalent, beingb eproficient come in online payments is b e c o m i n g an important life skill.