Aqwire, FigTree launch on-site payment terminals for real estate buyers

Aqwire, one of the Philippines’ pioneering fintech firms, said that for years, property payments have relied on online portals, wire transfers, and face-to-face negotiations ending in paperwork — a system it now seeks to change.

Recently, the company launched its new Payment Terminal Service (PTS) through a partnership with FigTree Properties, a real estate and agri-hospitality group that cultivates land and develops lifestyle estates across generations. The collaboration marks a shift toward real-time, on-the-spot property transactions.

Under the agreement, FigTree will deploy PTS devices across its developments in Tagaytay, Batangas, and Tarlac. Buyers can now complete payments instantly during site visits or contract signings, without needing to log in or leave the property to finalize a sale.

“We’re expanding the ways property buyers can transact, whether online or on-site, making payments more convenient, secure, and accessible,” said Victor Lee, Chief Executive Officer of Aqwire. “Our PTS solution reflects our commitment to modernizing enterprise payments for the real estate sector.”

During a turnover ceremony at FigTree’s headquarters, Aqwire delivered the devices and trained staff for the smooth rollout. Each terminal accepts local and international cards and supports QR Ph, the national QR standard that connects to GCash, Maya, GrabPay, and participating banks.

The solution provides property developers with a powerful sales-closing tool — the ability to secure payments right at the point of decision. It also offers buyers what fintech firms have long promised but rarely delivered: a frictionless payment journey grounded in trust.

The partnership was formalized in a signing between Lee and Franco Mactal Pedregosa, FigTree’s Chief Executive Officer.

Aqwire’s PTS technology is also gaining traction beyond real estate. In recent months, over 25 food and beverage merchants, including restaurants and neighborhood clinics, have signed up for the service — businesses where cash transactions still dominate.

The expansion signals Aqwire’s intent to enter high-frequency, cash-reliant sectors, bridging the gap between digital convenience and traditional commerce.

Aqwire, which powers payment infrastructure for developers such as Ayala Land, Rockwell Land, Ortigas Land, and Filinvest, said its goal is to make transactions faster, safer, and more human — wherever business happens.