KUCHING: Customers of AmBank will be able to utilise Apple Pay, a secure, simple, contactless method of payment that enables users to use the iPhone’s security features to safeguard each transaction.
It is a simple approach to avoid clients from giving their payment card to someone else, tapping physical buttons, or exchanging cash.
Group chief executive officer Datuk Sulaiman Mohd Tahir said in the press release that the adoption of digital payments had accelerated over the past few years, benefiting both merchants and consumers.
“Most Malaysians are likely to have their mobile phones ready at hand, and in view of that, we are enhancing our mobile banking services by providing more convenient ways to make payments.
“We are thrilled to expand the possibilities with Apple Pay to bring easy, secure and private payments to our customers,” he said.
Meanwhile, managing director of Retail Banking Aaron Loo said that as part of the launch, they were offering existing customers up to 50 per cent cashback for their first transaction made via Apple pay.
“For new customers applying for a AmBank Credit card, customers enjoy RM158 cashbacks when they add their new card to Apple Pay and make eight transactions.
“Moving forward, customers can expect more promotions where they can earn more rewards,” added Aaron.
Customers can make a contactless purchase by just holding their iPhone or Apple Watch close to a payment terminal, and verify using Face ID, Touch ID or the device passcode in a one-time-only dynamic security code.
Additionally, Apple Pay is accepted at establishments that accept contactless payments, such as restaurants, shops, supermarkets, and pharmacies.
“AmBank is among the first banks in Malaysia to launch Apple Pay for our customers.
“Our customers are able to add any AmBank, AmBank Islamic Visa or Mastercard Credit Card with the Apple Wallet to make fast and seamless cashless transactions with their iPhone or Apple Watch.”
Customers can also use Apple Pay on iPhone, iPad and Mac to make faster and more convenient purchases in apps or on the web in Safari without having to create accounts or repeatedly type in shipping and billing information.
Apple Pay makes it easier to pay for online shopping, transportation, travel booking, ticketing, food and dining, among other things. Apple Pay can also be used to make payments in apps on Apple Watch.
“Apple Pay is easy to set up on an iPhone, simply open the Wallet app, tap +, and follow the steps to add AmBank Credit Cards. Once a customer adds a card to iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad, and Mac, they can start using Apple Pay on that device right away.
“Customers will continue to receive all the rewards and benefits offered by AmBank Credit Cards.”
For further details, visit www.ambank.com.my/applepay on Apple Pay.
