News & Reviews:   debit card

Usually, you need a Touch 'n Go and RFID cards to pass the Penang Bridge. Well, PLUS Malaysia announced that Penang Bridge users can now make toll transactions using bank debit and credit cards. 

If you have been eyeing the GX Card for a while, you'd be pleased to know that the physical GX Bank Debit cashback card is now available and is rolling out as we speak. Applying for it is easy as it's done on the GX Bank app itself.

A few days ago, we wrote about the GXBank app that is available to download as Malaysia's first digital bank. While there's a waiting list, the company just announced that there will be a new GXBank debit card coming soon.

Previously, we reported on the Open Payment system for public transport in Malaysia, whereby for KTM Komuter, the system was touted to be operational by mid-November. Lo and behold, the system has been operational at Komuter Klang Valley and North since 11 November, with KTMB also clarifying how the system works for debit cards.

Following the implementation of the open payment system at MEX, NPE, BESRAYA and several other highways, another expressway is now joining in and accepting payment via debit or credit cards - The Ampang-Kuala Lumpur Elevated Highway (AKLEH). Currently being tested at one of the highway’s toll plazas, read on to find out more.

Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi today announced that the open payment system at MEX Highway’s Putrajaya toll plaza will undergo a public testing period beginning tomorrow (3 August). Essentially, this allows users to pay for tolls using debit or credit cards.

The Works Ministry today announced that road users in Malaysia can pay for tolls using credit or debit cards on 12 highways beginning September 2023. This is part of a new open payment system which allows for payment methods other than Touch ’n Go and RFID.

Previously, we reported on the Ministry of Transport’s (MOT) plan to allow users to pay for public transportation in our country with debit and credit cards. Further breaking Touch ’n Go’s monopoly is the Works Ministry’s decision to allow toll payments via the same methods.

Well, we may get an announcement for when this open payment system would be implemented in both soon. This after Pay with Debit recently teased the matter via its official social media accounts.

Previously, we reported that several Malaysian highways will be allowing users to pay tolls using debit and credit cards. Now, the open payment system has been expanded even further with the inclusion of the Duta-Ulu Kelang Expressway (DUKE).

Previously, we reported that several highways in Malaysia will allow users to pay tolls using debit and credit cards this September. Now, the Works Ministry has announced that another 5 highways have agreed to participate in the open payment system.