Malaysians Can Now Make DuitNow QR Payments In Five Overseas Destinations

Payments Network Malaysia (PayNet) has expanded its cross-border payment ecosystem by launching outbound DuitNow QR payment connectivity through Ant International’s Alipay+. Malaysian travelers can now utilize their mobile banking apps to make QR payments at participating merchants in five overseas destinations: China, Hong Kong SAR, South Korea, the Philippines, and Laos.

Only Maybank, CIMB, and Hong Leong Bank currently support the service, with Bank Islam set to join soon. The payment process remains consistent with domestic transactions, requiring customers to scan the merchant's Alipay+ QR code within their Malaysian banking app. This expansion builds upon an existing partnership between PayNet and Ant International, which previously allowed travellers to use Alipay+ partner wallets for DuitNow QR payments in Malaysia.

The move comes as cross-border payments continue to rise, with PayNet recording nearly 30 million transactions in 2025, a 150% increase from the previous year. This initiative aligns with Bank Negara Malaysia's goal of providing faster, more efficient, and inclusive cross-border payments. PayNet aims to extend secure and interoperable payment connectivity beyond Malaysia and will continue to collaborate with financial institutions and regional partners to broaden the service to additional apps and markets.