KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 -- Touch 'n Go eWallet will soon impose an extra 1 per cent overseas transaction conversion fee if you use the eWallet for QR payments overseas. The 1 per cent charge will be included starting 25th April 2024.

According to TNG eWallet, this 1 per cent overseas transaction fee is not a separate charge and will be included as a markup on the daily exchange rate of your travel destination. This means your crossborder transaction will use the displayed currency exchange rate with no additional fees.

Take note that the new 1 per cent conversion fee doesn't affect local QR payments including DuitNow QR codes. The transaction conversion fee only applies to foreign QR payments such as using Alipay+ for international market...