The Social Security System (SSS) has opened payment facilities in 26 malls nationwide to allow its self-employed and voluntary members to pay contributions and loans at SM Business Centers.

SSS president and chief executive officer Corazon de la Paz-Bernardo said payments through the SM malls would be reported electronically to the pension fund, resulting in quick posting of contributions and loan amortizations.

“Our new mall-based facilities make payments fast, easy, and convenient for the SSS self-employed and voluntary members, who can now take advantage of long mall hours and the wide network of SM branches,” she said.

SSS has launched pilot payment facilities in SM North Edsa, SM Southmall, SM Fairview and SM Megamall on May 15. Twenty-two other SM malls started accepting SSS payments in June.

Participating SM branches include the Mall of Asia, Sucat, Bicutan, Taytay, Dasmariñas, Clark, Batangas, Baguio, Sta. Rosa, Marilao, Pampanga, San Lazaro, Bacoor, Lucena, Lipa, Cebu, Bacolod, Iloilo, Cagayan de Oro, Sta. Mesa, and Manila.