Malaysia · Banking & Payments

Touch 'n Go eWallet

Malaysia's most widely used digital wallet, for QR payments, tolls, parking and transport, now open to some foreign visitors.

What it helps with

Paying at hawker stallsDuitNow QR.
Paying highway tollsLinked TNG card.
Riding LRT and MRTCard or wallet.

About Touch 'n Go eWallet

Touch 'n Go (TNG) eWallet is a wallet app from TNG Digital. It is used for QR payments at shops, stalls and restaurants, for tolls, parking and public transport, for bills, and for top-ups. The app is linked to the Touch 'n Go card system that most Malaysians already use on highways and trains. Eligible foreign residents can register, and visitors from selected countries can sign up with a valid passport.

Key Features

QR and Online Payments: Pay at stores and stalls that accept DuitNow QR or TNG QR, and pay bills online.
Tolls, Transport and Parking: Use the wallet and the linked Touch 'n Go card for tolls, public transport and parking.
Passport Sign-Up for Eligible Visitors: Visitors from selected countries can register and verify with a passport, and the codes may arrive via WhatsApp.
Top-Up and Limits: Add money by card or other supported methods, with a wallet limit that depends on your verification level.

How to Get Started

Install the TNG eWallet app and check the official tourist guide to see whether your nationality is eligible.
Sign up with your mobile number and enter the verification code.
Verify your account by photographing your passport and taking a selfie.
Add money with a supported card and scan a QR code to pay.

Before you use it

Sign-up: Visitors from selected countries can register with a passport; the list is in the official tourist guide.
Good to know: A physical Touch 'n Go card, sold at petrol stations and 7-Eleven, is needed for most tolls and trains.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Touch 'n Go eWallet work with a foreign bank card in Malaysia?: Not reliably - a foreign card may be declined. Check the notice above, or plan to use a local payment method.
Is Touch 'n Go eWallet available in English?: Not officially - the interface is mainly in the local language.
Do I need a local phone number to use Touch 'n Go eWallet?: No, an international phone number generally works for Touch 'n Go eWallet.
Do I need local ID or residency for Touch 'n Go eWallet?: No, Touch 'n Go eWallet doesn't require local ID or residency for visitors.
Where can I use Touch 'n Go eWallet?: iOS · Android
How much does Touch 'n Go eWallet cost?: Free wallet; card top-ups may carry a fee