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KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd has partnered with global payments technology company Visa to introduce Visa Business to Business Connect (Visa B2B Connect) platform. 

Bank Muamalat has become the first bank in Malaysia to implement the Visa B2B Connect platform, making it the primary channel for cross-border payments, with SWIFT serving as an alternative for customers. 

The bank's integration of Visa B2B Connect into its business platform (iBiz) offers companies, agencies, ministries, and businesses an unprecedented opportunity for global expansion and success. 

Bank Muamalat president and chief executive officer Khairul Kamarudin said the funds can be transferred swiftly and securely, direct from the originating bank to the beneficiary bank, at a lower cost.  

"This process minimises delays and reduces the complexity of related international transactions. 

"Customers are also able to track payment status in near real-time, enhancing accuracy and providing increased visibility as well as predictability in transaction flow," he said in a statement today. 

Khairul added that this is a significant step forward in its mission to enhance the banking experience of its customers. 

"By harnessing Visa B2B Connect we will enhance our customers financial control and operational efficiency while contributing to the overall growth and prosperity of businesses in Malaysia.  

"This shows our dedication to create a 'Better lives, together' with our customers, drives positive change in the financial industry," he noted. 

Visa country manager for Malaysia Ng Kong Boon said as Malaysian businesses continue to expand globally, innovative solutions are emerging that transforms how B2B cross-border payments are made. 

He said typically, traditional cross-border transactions are archaic, time-consuming and expensive and it is important to simplify cross-border payments for small and medium businesses and corporates in Malaysia. 

"Visa B2B Connect takes on an innovative approach and eliminates friction for cross-border transactions by using distributed ledger technology to enhance the speed, security and reliability of these transactions.  

"We are pleased to be working with Bank Muamalat to leverage our technology and network, giving Malaysian businesses critical tools to succeed and thrive in this ever-changing global commerce landscape," he added. 

From today, Bank Muamalat's corporate customers will have access to Visa B2B Connect platform on the Bank Muamalat Corporate Internet Banking platform to seamlessly conduct cross-border corporate payments.

Source: https://www.nst.com.my/business/2023/09/954469/bank-muamalat-unveils-malaysias-first-visa-b2b-platform