KUALA LUMPUR: CIMB Bank Bhd and CIMB Islamic Bank Bhd have partnered with Weixin Pay, also known as WeChat Pay, via a Weixin Mini Program to facilitate cross-border payments and help CIMB-affiliated merchants better serve inbound Chinese tourists. In a statement, the bank said the initiative aims to improve payment convenience and enhance Malaysian merchants’ visibility among Chinese visitors. CIMB said the collaboration aims to strengthen cross-border transactions by enabling Malaysian merchants to accept Weixin Pay, allowing them to showcase offerings digitally, engage Chinese travellers before arrival and facilitate in-store payments via DuitNow QR, particularly across the retail, food and beverage, and hospitality sectors. “By leveraging CIMB’s digital capabilities with Weixin Pay’s extensive global reach, we are enabling merchants to reach high-value travellers and participate more fully in the digital economy. On Jan 1, 2026, participating merchants will receive a dedicated merchant page within the Weixin Pay’s ecosystem to showcase their products and services.

Source: The Star December 23, 2025 13:15 UTC