Digi and CIMB launch wireless card payment terminals

PETALING JAYA: Digi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd has teamed up with CIMB Group Holdings Bhd to roll out its wireless payment terminals, where businesses can easily accept credit and debit card payments securely anytime, anywhere.

Digi said yesterday the mobile payment terminal for Malaysian businesses would help them move forward to digitise their operations.

It pointed out that the devices allowed businesses to receive cardbased payments for products and services without needing to be tethered to a physical phone line.

Digi’s chief business officer Eugene Teh said the customer land- scape was becoming increasingly digital and businesses needed to keep pace with this change.

“As more people choose to go cashless, businesses need to position themselves to take full advantage of this. Cashless payments today are quick, secure and extremely convenient. So, it’s a matter of time before the use of payment cards and e-wallets skyrocket,” he said.

Teh said Digi’s objective was to help businesses step into this digital world, and hence, the telco is rolling out digital solutions and key strategic partnerships for businesses to capitalise on.

He said Digi had teamed up with CIMB to bring added convenience to its enterprise business customers.

“We envision a similar partnership in this direction,” he added.

Teh pointed out that more Malaysians were choosing to strike it out on their own through myriad business solutions for their customers. “We want to help them drive business growth by taking away the complexities of back-end systems so they can focus on delivering their products and services better,” he added.

The wireless payment terminals allow businesses to easily accept credit and debit card payments securely anytime, anywhere.

It is simple to use and doesn’t need an elaborate set-up process. The device also does not require Bluetooth pairing to other devices, which reduces battery consumption allowing businesses to use it longer between charges.

As Digi expands its 4G Plus network, these wireless terminals can be used throughout Malaysia.

Currently, Digi’s consistent, highspeed network covers 87% of populated areas in 300 cities and major towns.

Digi recently received the Best Quality of Service award from the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission and is Malaysia’s largest telco with the highest number of subscribers.