Scan to PayLah! in Malaysia

At a Glance

Go cashless in Singapore and across the border!

Scan to pay merchants in Malaysia like how you would in Singapore. It’s that easy!

Get upfront exchange rates when paying

Know exactly how much you’re going to pay before you make payment.

Travel and relak

Say goodbye to fumbling over loose change on your holiday when you scan to pay with DBS PayLah!

Relak… now you can PayLah! in Malaysia

Enjoy dining, shopping, massages, and everything you love across the border with the easy and effortless way to pay. From JB to Langkawi, DBS PayLah! can now be used at multiple merchants across Malaysia with DuitNow QR.

Thinking of a quick weekend getaway to JB or KL? Use DBS PayLah! at all your favourite spots like KSL City Mall, MidValley South Key, Danga Bay, Bukit Bintang, and KL Sentral. Simply look out for the DuitNow QR acceptance mark!

The acceptance mark should also be tagged to any of the following financial institutions (more institutions will join progressively):

Ambank
Boost (Axiata Group Berhad)
Hong Leong Bank
Maybank (MAE)
Public Bank
Razer Merchant Services
TNG (Touch n’ Go)
UOB
OCBC Bank
CIMB Bank
Finexus
Bank Islam
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From now till 30 Jun 2026, enjoy 100% cashback of up to S$3¹ when you scan to pay with DBS PayLah! in Malaysia (DuitNow), Indonesia (QRIS) and Thailand (PromptPay).

¹ Limited to 1 redemption per user per calendar month, with a monthly cap of 11,100 total redemptions. Cashback will be updated to your DBS PayLah! wallet on the same day.

Simply look out for DuitNow QR, PromptPay QR and QRIS QR acceptance points:

Here are some suggestions on where you can ask for DuitNow QR codes and pay with your DBS PayLah! app for cashless convenience:

Here’s how to use DBS PayLah! in Malaysia

Step 1
Open DBS PayLah!

Step 2
Select the ‘Scan’ option and scan the Duitnow QR code.

Step 3
Your PayLah! app will display the price in MYR, the current exchange rate, and the amount you will pay in SGD.

Step 4
Tap ‘Let’s Go’ to pay!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DuitNow QR? How secure is it?

PayLah! users can pay merchants in Malaysia conveniently and securely with DuitNow QR Code payment. This cross-border payment service use EMV specifications, which comply with global payment security standards, making them safe and convenient.

What merchants can I pay via DuitNow QR in Malaysia?

You can do so at merchants that display DuitNow acceptance mark tagged to any of the following financial institutions (more institutions will join progressively):

Ambank
Boost (Axiata Group Berhad)
Hong Leong Bank
Maybank (MAE)
Public Bank
Razer Merchant Services
TNG (Touch n’ Go)
UOB
OCBC Bank
CIMB Bank
Finexus
Bank Islam
NTT DATA

How are the exchange rates determined?

The foreign exchange rate is determined based on prevailing wholesale interbank rates or the government mandated rate, as determined by the respective card associations and/or payment service providers.

Currency conversions will incur a mark-up of 2% on top of the foreign exchange rate. The mark-up serves to cover services provided and administration by us and our service providers in connection with foreign currency transactions.

Are there fees associated with using the service?

No. Apart from the conversion rate applied, you will not incur additional fees from using the service.

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