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1 Utama Becomes First Shopping Mall In Malaysia To Launch Its Own E-Wallet

The e-Wallet is integrated into the existing ONECARD loyalty programme.

Cover image via 1 Utama / YouTube

1 Utama Shopping Centre has jumped onto the e-Wallet bandwagon, making it the first mall in Malaysia to adopt a retail cashless system

Image via ONECARD

The mall launched its digital 1PAY e-Wallet on Friday, 13 September, in tandem with its online shopping website ONESHOP.com.my.

In a statement, 1 Utama noted that its new e-Wallet and e-Commerce platforms are "in line with Bank Negara’s 10-year roadmap towards a cashless society" and hopes to become a driving force in efforts to "digitalise the retail mall landscape".

The 1PAY e-Wallet is integrated into the mall's existing ONECARD loyalty programme, and you can store up to RM1,500 in cash balance

The e-Wallet also includes options to link debit/credit cards/bank account, topping up, receiving and transferring cash to other E-wallet users, and e-Voucher rewards. Paying with 1PAY will also earn you instant ONECARD loyalty points.

Aside from 1 Utama, 1PAY can also be used at other Bandar Utama merchants such as One World Hotel, Centrepoint, and The Club.

To start using 1PAY, you are required to download 1 Utama's app to. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to use the e-Wallet:

1. Download 1 Utama's app on the App Store or Google Play Store
2. Log into your ONECARD account. 
3. Top up your 1PAY e-Wallet.
4. Scan QR code to pay! 

In addition, the app also includes features like a live navigation location map to guide you to stores and amenities, eONECARD account to keep track of purchases and UPoints, as well as a parking QR code system to locate your car easily within the carpark.

Future plans for 1PAY may see users getting to top up ONECARD parking credits with the e-Wallet and to pay parking fees electronically

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