PayNet has launched outbound DuitNow QR cross border payment connectivity through the Alipay+ platform.

The partnership feature allows Malaysian travellers to use their existing local mobile banking applications to pay at participating retail merchants across five overseas destinations.

The cross border QR payment service is currently live across five initial markets, namely mainland China, Hong Kong SAR, South Korea, the Philippines, and Laos, with additional destinations scheduled to follow progressively.

At launch, three local commercial banks support the outbound service: Maybank, CIMB, and Hong Leong Bank. Bank Islam is set to add support soon.