Each country has its own way of moving money, and choosing the right method can sometimes be difficult. That’s why we have curated the most popular and best payment options for you to use in Malaysia.
Yes, PayPal is accepted in Malaysia.
Wondering what the most popular ways to pay are in Malaysia? Explore the top payment options and choose wisely.
Malaysia, with a population of around 33.85 million people, has a GDP of approximately 444.98 billion making it the 37th largest economy in the world. The official currency of Malaysia is the Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)
A diversified economy with major sectors in electronics manufacturing, petroleum and natural gas exports, and palm oil production. It is a member of ASEAN and APEC, with China, Singapore, and the United States as its key trading partners.

Malaysia's interoperable QR code standard, DuitNow QR, has seen massive adoption and allows users to pay from any participating bank or e-wallet app, making it a leading payment method. For e-commerce, online banking via the FPX gateway is a dominant method that facilitates real-time debiting of a customer's bank account. Debit and credit cards with contactless functionality are also widely used for retail purchases.

Whatever you need to buy during your trip, whether it’s a travel adapter, train ticket or an extra bottle of sunscreen, the Wise Multi-Currency Card has you covered.
You can spend like a local in 150+ countries, as this clever contactless card automatically converts currency at the mid-market exchange rate whenever you spend - for just a small conversion fee.
And for extra convenience, you can add your Wise Multi-Currency Card to your Google Wallet or Apple Wallet. Then you can travel even lighter and pay using just your phone, with no need to pack the physical card.

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