You Can Still Give Last-Minute Ang Pow Money To Loved Ones With DuitNow Transfer!
All you need is their phone or IC number to immediately transfer funds to any bank account.
By Marion Fernando — 10 Feb 2022, 06:19 PM
Chinese New Year in full swing and still not done with giving out ang pows?
Understandably, you may not be comfortable going house to house to wish friends and family gong hei fat choy just yet. Or perhaps your family tree is big and wide, spread out near and far, so it's just taking extra long to visit all of them.
Whatever the reason may be, there's no denying that the highlight for many of the younger ones during the season is when they receive their ang pow money. :P
So, good news — you can now send (and receive) ang pow money easily and contactless with DuitNow Transfer!
Mmhmm! DuitNow Transfer is an electronic funds transfer service that lets you send money instantly to a person's bank account without the need for their account details. All that's required to make the transfer is their phone or IC number, as long as they have registered with DuitNow.
You're probably used to this feature when splitting your lunch bill or sharing for a colleague's surprise gift. And as it turns out, DuitNow Transfer is also a handy way to request or give out ang pow money during the festive period, especially for last-minute gifts.
Pssst, it's not too late to level up your ang pow-giving game and join the ranks of Malaysian social media influencers like comedy content creator Hubert Lee when you use DuitNow Transfer :P
Not only is it effortless to send, but also super convenient for your recipients to receive their ang pow money as well.
Want to be the coolest family member and impress your nieces, nephews, and more? Check out Hubert's funny TikTok below:
So, if you're wondering how to hand out ang pow money to your loved ones before CNY ends, take a cue from Uncle Pop in Hubert's TikTok, and just use DuitNow Transfer instead.
Safe, instant, and convenient, you can transfer funds to any bank account using a registered DuitNow ID
DuitNow Transfer is available at your fingertips 24/7, which means you can use the service at any time, any day. Plus, it's supported by a majority of participating banks, including Maybank, Hong Leong Bank, CIMB, HSBC, Public Bank, and many more.
Here's how you can transfer funds with DuitNow Transfer:
Step 1: Log on to your bank's mobile or Internet banking platform
Step 2: Look for the DuitNow option under the 'Funds Transfer' or 'Send Money' menu
Step 3: Enter the recipient's ID and confirm the transfer details
To receive money, you'll just need to register once through your bank's mobile or Internet banking page to link either your phone number or IC number as your DuitNow ID. No registration is necessary if you want to send money via DuitNow.
