KUALA LUMPUR: DiGi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd has partnered CIMB Bank to launch a new mobile card payment solution to further empower DiGi’s growing base of small and medium enterprise (SME) and enterprise customers.
The service, Plug n Pay, utilises mobile payments solution designed by Soft Space Sdn Bhd. It paves the way for DiGi to enable credit and debit card payment facilities on the go for such customers with a full-packaged mobile Point-of-Sale (mPOS) plan that includes a pocket-size EMV (Europay, Mastercard and Visa) card reader, an Android device and data services.
The latest service by DiGi is the country’s first ever mobile cards payment system. It will provide consumers with additional avenue to pay with their credit or debit card, reducing the risk of cash transactions.
It is also in line with the central bank’s vision for Malaysia to be a cashless society.
“This new innovation offers fast, easy and secure payment platform leveraging on mobile connectivity.
“We believe that mobile Internet empowers societies and is a powerful catalyst for businesses,” DiGi chief marketing officer Albern Murty said.
“This is reflective of our continued effort to bring relevant services that help business customers harness the power of the Internet for improved efficiencies and growth while benefiting their respective customers,” he added.
The Plug n Pay mPOS service plan comes with a full-packaged Android device and EMV card reader for RM715 and a monthly commitment of RM20.
Customers have the flexibility to upgrade devices and Internet plan in addition to the option to bundle voice services, depending on their needs.
With mPOS, customers and merchants have the peace of mind using a secured card acceptance service provided by CIMB Bank and convenience riding on Visa and Mastercard payment platforms.
Merchants will be able to accept payments and use the service at any location where there is 2G, 3G or 4G connectivity.
mPOS is a technology innovation by Soft Space, a Malaysian payment platform and service provider.
- The Star Biz
