TNG eWallet Adds Overseas Ride-Hailing Booking
Malaysian users can now book and pay for rides in 47 countries directly through the TNG eWallet app.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Travel — General
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TNG eWallet has launched overseas ride-hailing booking and payment in its app, powered by Alipay+, covering providers in 47 countries and more than 12,000 cities. Fares are shown upfront and charged in ringgit from the user's eWallet balance.
Why it matters
Travelers can book rides abroad without installing local ride-hailing apps or setting up new payment methods. The feature builds on TNG's earlier travel offerings, including its Travel eSIM service and overseas QR payments.
The ride-hailing feature covers 47 countries and more than 12,000 cities, with providers including DiDi Travel and AMap in China, GO in Japan, Kakao T in South Korea, Bolt in the European Union, and Lyft in the United States and Canada. Usage volumes and fare levels for the service were not disclosed.
The players
TNG Digital
TNG Digital is the Malaysian fintech company that operates the TNG eWallet and its travel-related services.
Alipay+
Alipay+ is the cross-border mobile payment network that powers TNG eWallet's overseas ride-hailing payments.
Airalo
Airalo is a global eSIM provider that partnered with TNG Digital to launch its Travel eSIM service.
The details
Users book rides using their existing TNG eWallet account, and fares are displayed upfront before being charged in ringgit. The service is powered by Alipay+, and the Visa Travel Card offers up to 3% cashback on international purchases along with zero foreign exchange markup and one free overseas ATM withdrawal per month.
Timeline
March 2025: TNG Digital introduced its Travel eSIM service in collaboration with Airalo.
November 5, 2026: TNG eWallet launched overseas ride-hailing booking.
Travel Outlook
The launch extends TNG eWallet's cross-border travel offerings, which already include overseas QR payments in more than 50 countries and a Travel eSIM service. Adding ride-hailing ties the wallet to the transport leg of a trip, a step that moves it closer to the full travel-stack services offered by larger regional super-apps.
Travelers using TNG eWallet can book rides in supported cities without downloading local ride-hailing apps or creating new accounts. Fares are shown upfront, so users can compare costs before confirming a ride.
The takeaway
Before relying on a local ride-hailing provider abroad, check that the city is covered and review the upfront fare shown in the app. Keeping a sufficient ringgit balance in the eWallet will avoid interruptions when booking.
Further reading
For more on travel planning and cross-border tools, see Travel — General.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Lowyat.
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