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UnionPay joins Bank Simpanan Nasional to facilitate QR payments

By Gloria Mathias

January 21, 2025

  • Bank Simpanan Nasional
  • BSN
  • financial news
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BSN, Bank Simpanan Nasional , UnionPay International, Fintech Solutions, Financial News, QR Payments, Payments Technology, UnionPay International (UPI) has announced a partnership with Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN), to launch the UnionPay QR payment in Malaysia in the first half of 2025.

This partnership highlights both parties’ commitment to advancing digital payment solutions in Malaysia and enhancing the country’s evolving payment ecosystem. Through this partnership, BSN will become a member of UnionPay, expanding its portfolio of payment system operators to include UnionPay alongside Visa, Mastercard, and MyDebit.

As the third-largest debit card issuer in Malaysia, BSN is adapting to evolving consumer preferences for e-wallets and contactless transactions. In a strategic move to strengthen its presence in the digital payment landscape, BSN is expanding its payment and acceptance solutions to include QR payment. This initiative will empower customers, mainly digitally savvy and travel-orientated young consumers, to make seamless domestic and international payments through UnionPay’s secure and widely accepted QR payment system.

“We are thrilled to embark on this strategic collaboration with BSN, a leading Development Financial Institution in Malaysia,” said Dr. Jian Jiangtao, Regional Head of UnionPay International (Southeast Asia). “This partnership allows us to expand our digital payment solutions while contributing to the growth of Malaysia’s digital payment ecosystem. With this virtual QR Pay solution, consumers will benefit from greater convenience, security, and control over their spending, enhancing their financial experiences, especially during cross-border travel.”

Encik Jay Khairil, Chief Executive of BSN, said, “This partnership with UPI marks a significant milestone in BSN’s digital transformation journey. The QR payment solution enables customers to transact effortlessly across UnionPay’s extensive network, including China and other participating countries. BSN’s facilitation of QR Pay acceptance amplifies our commitment to supporting micro-businesses and SMEs in adopting cashless payment solutions.”

This collaboration between UnionPay and BSN signifies a shared commitment to innovation and enhancing customer experiences. By introducing the widely accepted QR payment solution to Malaysia, BSN will offer a seamless, modern payment option tailored to the evolving needs of local communities.

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