Apple Pay

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Apple Pay Finally Arrives In Malaysia (Lowyat.NET)

After years of waiting, Malaysian Apple users can now rejoice as the company has finally brought over the Apple Pay service to our market.

For those who are not familiar with the service, Apple Pay can generally be used at any NFC-based card payment terminal. In fact, we are able to add our own Maybank Visa credit card into the Wallet app this morning. At the time this article was published, the company has yet to officially announce the arrival of Apple Pay in Malaysia but suffice to say based on the leaks we have seen so far, AmBank and Maybank are definitely some of the banks that support the service at launch.

Apple Pay Is Launching Soon In Malaysia! | Tech ARP (Tech ARP)

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It appeared to have been a test run that ran awry, as their Apple Pay website was not yet ready. But it alerted everyone to the fact that Apple Pay is coming to Malaysia. On 8 August 2022, AmBank (accidentally?) released their Apple Pay portal, confirming that the contactless payment system is ready to launch in Malaysia! Multiple leaks have more or less let the cat out of the bag – that Apple Pay is ready to launch in Malaysia very soon! Multiple leaks confirm that Apple Pay is launching soon in Malaysia! Here is what you need to know… Leaks Confirm Apple Pay Is Launching Soon In Malaysia!

AmBank says Apple Pay is now in Malaysia (Malay Mail)

AUG 8 — The cat is finally out of the bag. AmBank's Apple Pay website has just gone live, confirming that Cupertino's contactless payment service has ...

This was followed by the option of Apple Pay popping up on the Shopee app last week. There’s also no limit for Apple Pay transactions made online using your iPhone, iPad or Mac. Of course, how much you can actually spend is subject to your AmBank card’s authorised credit limit. The website even includes two YouTube videos (since taken down) explaining how you can pay for purchases.

Malaysian bank scrambles to undo early Apple Pay launch (AppleInsider)

A bank in Malaysia mistakenly announced Apple Pay had launched via its website, marketing it has been quick to pull from the public's view.

The bonus was said to be either RM20 or RM50 ($4.48 or $11.21), but the page and the now-removed FAQ were apparently unclear. Introducing support of Apple Pay is a big bonus for banks and financial institutions, with the payments platform continuing its slow spread around the world. The pages were briefly visible before being taken down, with the portal hidden from view as of Monday morning.

Apple expands Apple Pay to users in Malaysia (The Apple Post)

Apple is expanding Apple Pay to Malaysia, with users in the country beginning to receive emails from Apple announcing the imminent service launch, ...

It seems as if the iPhone maker is ready to make the official announcement at any moment, with the two supporting banks likely to re-release their web pages at the same time. Users on Twitter have been quick to share screenshots of the emails they have received from Apple announcing the launch of Apple Pay in the country, with other sharing captures from the AmBank and Maybank web pages confirming Apple Pay support. Apple is expanding Apple Pay to Malaysia, with users in the country beginning to receive emails from Apple announcing the imminent service launch, and Malaysian banks AmBank and Maybank sharing new pages promoting Apple Pay on their websites, although these new web pages have mysteriously been pulled, suggesting Apple may have prematurely started sending emails ahead of an imminent announcement.

Apple Pay Malaysia: How to use it on your iPhone and Apple Watch ... (SoyaCincau.com)

How to add Malaysian cards to Apple Wallet? · Launch the Wallet app on your iPhone · On the top right corner, tap on the + icon. · Select “Debit or Credit Card” ...

Just look out for the Apple Pay logo on the checkout page and you can easily confirm your payment by double pressing your power or home button. On the Apple Watch, there are no further verification required as the Watch is already authenticated when you put it on. If you own an Apple Watch, you’ll have to add the cards manually and it requires another verification process. Besides physical stores, Apple Pay is also integrated on supported apps as well as websites. Your transactions are secure as it uses Face ID or Touch ID before each transaction. Apple Pay uses NFC (Near-field communication) technology and you’ll need an NFC-enabled device such as the iPhone 6 and above.