Samsung Malaysia and Maybank Sign Strategic Partnership to Introduce Malaysia’s First Samsung Wallet QR Payment Experience

(From the left) Kalyani Nair, Group Chief Digital Officer, Maybank, Mohd Amri Mohd Sofian, Head of Community Financial Services Malaysia, Maybank , Charles Kim, President, Samsung Malaysia Electronics, and Matthew Ng, Head of Mobile eXperience, Samsung Malaysia Electronics

Samsung Malaysia Electronics (SME) Sdn Bhd (Samsung) and Malayan Banking Berhad (Maybank) today announced a strategic partnership through the signing of a Collaboration Agreement, marking a major milestone in Malaysia’s digital payments landscape with the introduction of the country’s first Samsung Wallet QR Payment experience.

The collaboration combines Samsung’s mobile innovation with Maybank’s leading digital banking ecosystem to deliver a faster, more seamless way for Samsung Galaxy users to make everyday payments. Beginning today, eligible Samsung Galaxy users are able to access Maybank’s MAE Scan & Pay functionality, natively within Samsung Wallet through its latest update.

As Malaysia continues to accelerate towards a cashless economy, the partnership underscores both companies’ shared commitment to driving exceptional experiences and digital payment adoption to make everyday transactions simpler, more secure and more convenient for millions of customers across both urban and suburban communities.

“At Samsung, our vision for Samsung Wallet has always been to go beyond a digital wallet and become an intelligent everyday companion that simplifies life for our users,” said Charles Kim, President of Samsung Malaysia Electronics. “Our partnership with Maybank represents a significant step forward in expanding the Samsung Wallet ecosystem in Malaysia. By bringing QR payments directly into Samsung Wallet, we’re making everyday transactions even more effortless, allowing users to simply swipe, scan and pay within seconds.”

Mohd Amri Mohd Sofian, Head, Community Financial Services Malaysia of Maybank said that guided by its ROAR30 ambitions, the Bank continues to focus on delivering intuitive and exceptional digital experiences, with an emphasis on creating frictionless payment journeys that integrate naturally into customers’ everyday lives and transactions. “By integrating Maybank’s MAE Scan & Pay functionality directly into Samsung Wallet, we are bringing greater convenience to customers while maintaining the security and reliability they expect from Maybank. This collaboration reflects our commitment to advancing digital innovation through strategic ecosystem partnerships that make everyday banking simpler, faster and more accessible,” he added.

Through Samsung Wallet, users can launch QR Payment with a quick swipe, access Maybank’s Scan & Pay via the MAE App to complete QR transactions securely not just locally in Malaysia, but also regionally across Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia and Cambodia. The native integration eliminates unnecessary steps, delivering a faster payment experience whether purchasing meals, groceries, coffee or other everyday essentials.

Payments are not just faster, it is also rewarding as you can earn Samsung Reward points with every transaction, which can be used to purchase Samsung products and claim vouchers available on the Samsung members application.

The collaboration also strengthens Samsung Wallet’s position as a comprehensive digital platform, complementing its existing capabilities while further enhancing the value it delivers to Samsung Galaxy users. The Samsung Wallet QR Payment experience is the first of its kind for Samsung in Malaysia and represents another milestone in the company’s continued investment in expanding Samsung Wallet’s capabilities. By combining Samsung’s mobile ecosystem with Maybank’s trusted digital banking platform, both companies aim to empower millions of customers with smarter, faster and more convenient payment experiences.

The Samsung Wallet QR Payment rollout will commence from 21 July 2026 and will be available on eligible Samsung Galaxy smartphones through the latest Samsung Wallet and software update.

As part of the partnership, customers can enjoy exclusive rewards worth a total of up to RM500,000 through a limited-time promotional campaign running from 28^th July to 30^th October 2026. Eligible customers will receive RM5 upon successfully connecting and activating QR Payment on Samsung Wallet, and can further enjoy up to RM15 in cashback or vouchers when they spend.

For more information, please refer to your Samsung Wallet application to see how you can start your payment journey today.