SMART Pasaload 100 and 200

It is now possible to send SMART Pasaload in denominations of P100 and P200.

Before, the maximum load credits you could send via pasaload is P30 (or is there a P60 option?)

Just a few minutes ago, I received an SMS text from PLDT announcing that you can now pasaload amounts as high as P100 and P200. This service, however, is available only to SMART postpaid subscribers. I wish they clarified how long those load denominations are good for.

In the case of P30, I think that's only good for 24 hours. Anyway, I'll update this post as soon as I find out the details for the 100/200.

The syntax is the same. Simply send the following message to 808:

[SMART cellphone][space][amount]

For example:

09xxxxxxxxx 100

Hmmm... I wonder why they did not include the [message] feature. In the earlier versions of SMART Pasaload, you can send something like this to 808:

09xxxxxxxxx 30 Here's your gift

And your recipient will receive both the load credits plus the message "Here's your gift" (Which is a good deal since there's a P1.00 charge to those who use Pasaload to send credits to their friends and loved ones. Might as well send an SMS text message, right?

With the latest 100/200 option, does this mean we simply get charged P1.00 for the load transfer (on top of the P100 or P200 transferred), with no chance to send an outgoing message? And why only two more choices? Why can't we transfer any amount between 100 and 200 like, say, P150?

Anyway, will look for more info and developments about SMART Pasaload. Stay tuned! :-)

[ First posted on 12/21/2008 by Manuel Viloria ]