Summary

Malaysia Payments Market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 11.04 % from 2022 to 2027. On account of the Malaysian government having announced plans to implement a digital tax on cross-border e-commerce beginning in 2020, which could have an impact on international sellers of digital products.

Key Highlights
Alibaba, a Chinese conglomerate, has announced plans to establish a regional distribution hub in the country. Jack Ma, the company's co-founder, has also been appointed as Malaysia's digital economy advisor.
Bank transfers are the primary driver behind the Malaysian e-commerce economy, accounting for 44 % of transactions in 2019 and expected to remain stable in the coming years. This is true in Malaysia for both B2C e-commerce and B2B payments. Maybank tends to dominate transfers, bank penetration in Malaysia is 85 %, and many domestic banks, such as CIMB Clicks, have launched their own branded transfer options.
iPay88 is the leading provider of online payment services to Southeast Asian merchants. It accepts all major credit cards, as well as e-debit and e-money, and merchants can transfer funds to local bank accounts. Customers can pay in MYR and choose between two subscription plans: SME Plan and SOHO Plan. It is regarded as the most influential player and is best suited for large markets.
Online payment and banking have changed the way people shop, buy, and pay and how business owners conduct their operations. Indeed, online payment has transformed eCommerce and the banking industry. Malaysia's e-commerce sector is rapidly expanding as more businesses open online stores.
The global pandemic has undoubtedly affected consumer behavior and reshaped Malaysia's retail sector. Consumers have become more cautious with their spending habits due to the pandemic-caused financial uncertainty. As a result, many FinTech companies in the country are able to implement buy now, pay later (BNPL) solutions, replacing payment systems with a more flexible, convenient financing option.
The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted Malaysia's digital economy to grow and flourish, as have consumers' attitudes toward digital modes of payment. When lockdown restrictions were implemented, customer spending habits shifted to digital means. High-contact physical payments involving cash and signatures are avoided, resulting in changes for both parties involved. Micro, small, and medium-sized businesses, in particular, have begun to recognize the advantages of accepting digital payments.


Key Market Trends

Increasing internet users


Contactless technology adoption, rising smartphone penetration, e-commerce growth, and the emergence of alternative approaches are all projected to increase electronic payments in Malaysia. In Malaysia, bank transfers are the most popular e-commerce payment method. The use of this method is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 25% through 2021.
International players entering the Malaysian digital wallets market are increasing year after year. Rising smartphone penetration and digital wallet players capitalizing on Malaysia's relatively underdeveloped market will drive the adoption of this payment option. There are currently 39 businesses in the country with an e-money license, including international players PayPal, Alipay, WeChat, and Google Pay.
Malaysia has a high level of cross-border spending, accounting for four out of every ten e-commerce transactions in the country. Malaysian shoppers are willing to purchase from international e-commerce sites, with % already doing so. Global retail giants are pushing to capitalize on Malaysia's opportunities.


Users of specific mobile wallets in Malaysia


E-wallets account for 50 % of all e-commerce transactions in Asia (BCG). For various reasons, Malaysia is seeing an increase in this payment type. For one thing, e-money issuers exceed the number of credit card issuers in Malaysia. Malaysia is the Southeast Asia leader in mobile wallet adoption, with 40% of residents using the technology.
Malaysia is considered a rapidly expanding market for mobile payments, as it is catching up to other Southeast Asian countries in terms of mobile commerce. Between 2020 and 2025, the user base of mobile wallets GrabPay and Touch 'n Go is expected to nearly double.
Malaysia's payment market The number of purchases made through a digital wallet application by activating an online bank transfer or using a digitally stored credit or debit card is growing. ApplePay, Google Wallet, and Samsung Pay are well-known mobile wallet providers. The payment is made in this case through a contactless interaction of the mobile application with a suitable payment terminal owned by the merchant.


Competitive Landscape

iPay88 is a payment gateway pioneer and the best in Malaysia. Scales Samsonite As 50 Grams, it has aided in providing a wide range of payment methods to cater to various customer groups.


May 2022-Razer Merchant Services ("RMS"), Razer Fintech's B2B arm, has partnered with Discover Global Network, Discover Financial Services' global payment brand, as the first acquirer to enable Explore Global Network card acceptance at vendors in Malaysia.
March 2021- Paytm announced that its 'Paytm Smart POS' for Android phones may allow merchants to accept near field communication (NFC)-based debit and credit card payments using smartphones.


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