Everything you need to know about setting up and using a TNG eWallet as a tourist or foreign worker in Malaysia — limits, registration, reloading, and more.
Malaysia’s leading digital wallet, accepted at over 2 million merchant touchpoints nationwide.[reference:0]
Pay for food, transport, shopping, and attractions by scanning DuitNow QR codes — just like a local.[reference:1]
International visitors from eligible countries can register with their passport and foreign mobile number.[reference:2]
Employers can deposit salaries directly into a TNG eWallet registered with a valid passport — no work permit required.[reference:3]
Top up using international credit or debit cards, or reload PINs from convenience stores and petrol stations.[reference:4]
TNG eWallet is open to both international tourists and foreign workers, with slightly different requirements.
Passport with at least 6 months validity. No Malaysian phone number needed — use an active mobile number from an eligible country.[reference:5]
Valid passport (at least 6 months validity). No work permit necessary. The account can receive salary deposits from employers.[reference:6]
Eligible countries (tourists): TNG eWallet initially opened registration to tourists from ASEAN countries and is progressively expanding to other regions including China, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Japan.[reference:8] Refer to the official TNG app for the latest supported country list.
You can sign up before arriving in Malaysia — just download the app and complete verification.[reference:9]
International Tourist accounts have a wallet size of RM5,000 after eKYC verification, with specific transaction limits.[reference:18]
| Account Type | Wallet Limit | Monthly Transaction Limit | Annual Transaction Limit | Transfer Out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Tourist eKYC completed |
RM 5,000 | RM 5,000 | RM 60,000 | Allowed |
| UNHCR ID Holder | RM 5,000 | RM 5,000 | RM 60,000 | Allowed |
| Foreign Passport Holder eKYC completed (e.g. workers/residents) |
RM 20,000 | RM 120,000 | RM 360,000 | Allowed |
| Lite (unverified) | RM 200 | RM 2,000 | RM 24,000 | Not allowed |
Source: TNG eWallet Product Disclosure Sheet (July 2025).[reference:19][reference:20]
Pay at over 2 million merchants, including street food stalls, malls, and attractions.[reference:21]
Reload your eWallet and use PayDirect for tolls and parking (where supported).[reference:22]
Send funds to other TNG eWallet users or local bank accounts via DuitNow QR.[reference:23]
Investment and insurance services are generally limited to Malaysian residents.[reference:24]
Tourists can top up using international cards, while foreign workers may also use local methods.
Use a credit, debit, or prepaid card issued in your home country.[reference:27]
Purchase reload PINs at major convenience stores and petrol stations in Malaysia.[reference:28]
Some supported global remittance services can be used to top up the eWallet.[reference:29]
If you have a Malaysian bank account, you can transfer funds via DuitNow (no fee).[reference:30]
Quick answers to common questions from foreigners.
Yes. Download the app, sign up with your mobile number, and complete passport verification. Once you arrive, you can start paying immediately.[reference:32]
No. You can register using a mobile number from any eligible country. Just ensure the number is active and can receive SMS/WhatsApp for verification.[reference:33]
Currently, cash withdrawals are only available to TNG eWallet Visa Card holders, which is not yet accessible to tourists. You can spend your balance or donate it.[reference:34]
You can continue using it in supported countries for payments. Alternatively, Android users can donate the balance via the app, and iOS users can do so through a web link.[reference:35]
Yes. TNG eWallet has been approved by JTKSM as an alternative salary payment instrument for unbanked workers. Employers can deposit salaries directly, and workers only need a valid passport to register.[reference:36]
No. Joining, annual, and account service fees are RM0.00. Only certain reload methods (e.g., foreign cards) may incur a convenience fee.[reference:37]