KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Nov. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- WeChat, one of the world's leading social communication apps developed by Tencent, today announced its collaboration with Starbucks Malaysia. To kick start the collaboration, WeChat Pay MY, an innovative mobile payment solution in Malaysia, will be available at over 300 Starbucks stores across the nation, giving WeChat Pay MY users the best-tasting coffee and beverages while also providing a simple, secure and convenient mobile payment solution.
Poshu Yeung, Vice President of Tencent International Business Group said, "We are very excited about the collaboration with Starbucks. Not only does it make consumers pay easier and simpler, but it also allows merchants to engage with their customers to create strong loyalty via the WeChat ecosystem. Offering WeChat Pay MY at Starbucks is only the first step in our collaboration, and we also look forward to strengthening the partnership by further leveraging the WeChat ecosystem, which helps Starbucks engage their customers and better serves the needs of local consumers throughout their consuming journey."
Special Discounts and Rebates for Your Coffee Break
Are you in need of a coffee break from work or school, but think about your budget? Worry no more because WeChat Pay MY is offering exclusive promotional offers with Starbucks.
From now to November 25, users who pay via WeChat Pay MY at Starbucks are entitled to two RM7 rebates on any purchase of food and beverage at over 300 Starbucks stores across Malaysia[1]. This special offer is equivalent to buying a Grande Caffe Americano at Starbucks for only RM1, and only RM6 for other Grande-sized Starbucks coffee. Act now and make your coffee break better than ever.
Used up your two chances? Users can still treat your taste buds for less! WeChat Pay MY users can enjoy a Grande-sized Caffe Americano at RM8 (regular store price at RM10) or any other Grande-sized Starbucks handcrafted beverage at RM13 (regular store price at RM16) at Starbucks.
WeChat Pay MY's Quick Pay - Step-by-Step Guide
Using WeChat Pay MY's convenient mobile payment is easy, and will get users anything they need in no time. Within the app, link the local debit card to their account in the 'Wallet' section, add value by 'topping up' their wallet, select 'Quick Pay' and show your QR code to the cashier to complete the transaction. As an electronic money issuer approved by Bank Negara Malaysia, WeChat Pay MY is now fully available to all users in Malaysia. With security technologies that comply with international standards, WeChat Pay MY carries out a 24/7 real-time monitoring on all of the transactions made through its transaction monitoring system. Users must by default enter a 6-digit payment password for authorization before payment. All user-related information is stored locally in compliance with Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCIDSS).
For more information, users can follow our WeChat Official Account (WeChat Pay MY) or WeChat Pay MY's Official Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/WeChatPayMY.official).
[1] Each WeChat Pay MY user is entitled to one rebate per day, and two rebates during the promotional period. |
About WeChat
WeChat envisions and innovates new ways for people to connect, communicate and share. WeChat is a mobile social communication app designed for smart phone users. WeChat empowers users in fun and dynamic ways, by bringing together messaging, social communication and games in one seamless, interactive experience, with comprehensive privacy and security settings that can be tailored as needed. WeChat provides a central point of control for users to share voice, photos, videos, and text messages across their entire social ecosystem. Through Official Accounts, WeChat allows brands to deliver rich and high-touch appealing content experiences to engage with and grow their communities. WeChat is available free to download on Android, iOS, Windows operating system, web version and Mac for desktop version.
Learn more about WeChat and download the app at WeChat.com.
Check out the WeChat Malaysia's Facebook Page.
