News & Reviews:   mae

Maybank is now implementing a new security process to reset the MAE app PIN, aimed at better protecting user accounts. This process involves both individual users and sole proprietors. So, what should you know about it?

It was only yesterday when we reported that Maybank is planning a new mobile app, which could replace the MAE app. And as predicted, it was met with a negative reception, citing the hassle of transitioning to another platform. Thankfully, Maybank clarified that it does not plan to replace its existing MAE mobile banking app, reversing earlier speculation about the introduction of a completely new platform

You read that right, Maybank is preparing to roll out a new retail banking mobile application as part of its broader ROAR30 five-year strategy. Not only that, it may potentially replace its current MAE app that millions of Malaysians use for digital banking and lifestyle features.

Today, Maybank celebrates its fifth year of the MAE app. To celebrate its fifth anniversary, Maybank has launched the MAE Turns 5 campaign — rewarding loyal customers with an attractive 5% p.a. return on funds deposited into their MAE Wallets. The company also revealed that it has facilitated over RM4 trillion in digital transactions since the launch of its MAE App in 2020.

Maybank has announced that Maybank2u password resets can now only be done via the MAE application. So, what should you know about it?

It seems that since last night (18 June 2025), Maybank has been facing an unscheduled outage affecting several popular digital platforms, including the MAE app, QR Payments, and M2U Biz. Users are reporting interruptions across major functionalities until today.

In case you missed the news over the weekend, Maybank announced that all iOS devices must be updated to at least iOS 14 and above to continue using the MAE app. It will take effect on 31 March 2025.

Getting malware on your phone can be detrimental, especially when you go into any suspicious links or install them. In a continuing effort to fight against scams, Maybank has announced a new security feature on the MAE app to counter those.

Today, Maybank rolled out a new update on the MAE app that allows users to switch between individual and sole proprietor access. To use this new feature, customers must update the MAE app to the latest 0.9.25 version on the Apple App Store, Google Play Store and Huawei AppGallery.

Maybank has alerted customers that it will be undergoing a temporary system maintenance exercise on 14 January 2024 (Sunday). The maintenance will affect Maybank2u (web and app), MAE app and Maybank2u Biz (web and app).