UOB, HSBC and NETS make announcements this week with new product and service offerings for their customers.
Payments
TripLink Can Now Issue Virtual Cards Powered by MasterCard for its Asia Pacific Businesses and Suppliers
TripLink can now issue virtual cards enabled by Mastercard for its Asia Pacific business and suppliers especially in the tourism industry.
Instarem Upgrades Their Rewards Programme with Unlimited Cashback on FX Spends
Instarem has upgraded their rewards programme offering amaze cardmembers unlimited cashback on FX spends.
Buy Now Pay Later with Pace at Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts in Malaysia
Pace Enterprise has partnered with Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts to offer its Buy Now Pay Later payment option to participating hotels across Malaysia.
Zip Pay Later Service Launches in Singtel Dash App
Singtel and global Buy Now, Pay Later player Zip launches Zip’s Pay Later service in Singapore on the Dash app.
Top Up GrabPay with New Linked Bank Account Feature on Grab App
Link your local bank account from six banks to top up GrabPay wallet at zero cost via the Linked Bank Account feature.
What Is An eCheck?
An eCheck is simply an electronic version of a check. Instead of a paper version, you now have a digital version.
Changi Airport Group Launches Changi Pay digital wallet
Changi Airport Group has launched Changi Pay for contactless QR payments at close to 260 stores in Changi Airport and Jewel Changi Airport.
20% Cashback for Public Transport till end 2021 For Revolut Customers
Revolut Singapore lets customers earn up to 20% cash rebate as they ride on public bus or MRT to work or play till the end of 2021.
UOB YOLO Credit Card Renamed to UOB EVOL Card
UOB has revamped its UOB YOLO Credit Card renaming it the UOB EVOL Card. It is Southeast Asia’s first bio-sourced credit card.
Hugo Wealthcare App Helps Singaporeans Spend, Save & Invest with Gold
The Hugo Wealthcare app is the latest wealth app launched to help you spend, save & invest gold. It comes with a Platinum Debit Visa Card.
Revolut Customers Splurged on “One Last Meal” Before Tightened Covid Measures.
Revolut customers spending at restaurants, cafes and eating places peaked on 15 May just before heightened Phase 2 measures went into effect.
Earn 1.7% cashback on all spend with the UOB Absolute Cashback Card
UOB and American Express has launched the UOB Absolute Cashback American Express Card. It lets you earn cash back on all credit card spend.
Now You Can PAYNOW up to S$1,000 from Singapore to Thailand
Transfer up to S$1,000 between Singapore and Thailand is now possible with just a mobile number with PayNow and PromptPay respectively.
TransferWise Rebrands to Wise and Opens Asia Pacific office in Singapore
TransferWise is now Wise & opens Asia Pacific office. Over 70 people will be hired for roles in expansion, engineering, product & operations.
EZ-Link launches Marvel Spiderman LED Charm on Lazada
The Marvel Spiderman LED EZ-Link Charm will be launched exclusively on Lazada on 18 February 2021 at midnight.
YouTrip Expands Footprint in Southeast Asia with Six-Year Visa Partnership
YouTrip has partnered Visa for six years to accelerate its expansion into the rest of Southeast Asia starting with Malaysia & The Philippines.
Huawei Pay Partners Aleta Planet and UnionPay International for Singapore Users
Huawei Pay partners Aleta Planet & UnionPay international to introduce a mobile payment solution combining NFC & QR Code payments.
Enjoy Revolut Fee-Free Top Ups via Bank Transfers & Online Web App
Revolut has introduced two new features for its customers, allowing customers to top up their wallets with their bank accounts as well as access their accounts via a Web App.
Grab x Marriott International Partner to offer Guests Payment and Rewards Choices
Grab and Marriott International collaborate to integrate their offerings to bring the hospitality experience to consumers in Southeast Asia.