KUALA LUMPUR: RHB Bank
Bhd has become the first bank in Malaysia to enable merchants to accept DuitNow Pay through its RHB PAY platform.
“RHB is also currently the only bank in Malaysia to offer both online and recurring payment acceptance through DuitNow Pay, strengthening its digital payment proposition for businesses,” the bank said in a statement.
Operated by Payments Network Malaysia Sdn Bhd (PayNet), DuitNow Pay allows merchants to accept online payments through DuitNow Online Banking/Wallets and recurring payments through DuitNow AutoDebit.
RHB said merchants could transition from existing FPX and DirectDebit arrangements to DuitNow Pay, with collections credited directly into their RHB accounts.
For online purchases, customers can pay through participating banks or e-wallets, while DuitNow AutoDebit allows recurring payments such as subscriptions, membership fees and monthly bills through a one-time authorisation.
RHB group wholesale banking managing director Datuk Nurjesmi Mohd Nashir said the integration would allow businesses to adopt new payment capabilities without having to overhaul their existing collection systems.
He said this would help merchants respond to changing customer preferences while reducing integration complexity.
PayNet chief commercial officer Azrul Fakhzan B. Mainor said the collaboration would help accelerate the adoption of digital payments in Malaysia by providing businesses with access to online and recurring payment services.
RHB PAY, launched in August 2026, allows merchants to accept card payments, FPX and DuitNow Pay through a single integration, with funds settled directly into their RHB accounts in real time.
The platform also offers automated reconciliation to help businesses manage collections and monitor cash flows.
RHB also supports invoice payments through DuitNow Request to Pay, enabling businesses to integrate payment requests into their billing systems.
