Nets ATM Cards Are Now a Go‑Go Option in Johor Baru
Forget cashless confusion when you cross the border to Johor Baru. The new Nets ATM card network has rolled out more than 4,500 acceptance points in Malaysia, letting Singaporeans swipe their DBS/POSB, OCBC, or UOB cards without a currency conversion headache.
What’s on the Card? The Lowdown
- Zero Currency Conversion Fees – Browse the shops or dine without the dreaded “ATM charges” pop‑up.
- Competitive Exchange Rates – Your money stretches further than a yoga class on a Sunday.
- Same Swipe‑&‑Pay System – All the familiar swipe rigmarole you use at the old Sing‑Malls.
How It Works
Just slide your card into a terminal at JB City Square, KSL City or the trendy Sutera malls. Punch in your PIN and boom – you’re done. No hawker‑style cash scramble, no import taxes on your fingertips.
Why the Switch?
The shift is thanks to a reciprocal partnership with Malaysia’s PayNet, which will reciprocate the network next year, teasing a familiar feel across both countries.
Why Singaporeans Love It
Take 28‑year‑old Mr. Iqbal Mohammed, who hops on a bus to JB every week with his crew. “It’s a real game‑changer,” he says. “No more last‑minute cash counts. Shopping feels smoother than a buttered bannister.”
Nets’ Forward Look
The company isn’t stuck on just ATM swipes. It’s turbo‑charging its NetsPay mobile app. In September, Nets teamed with UnionPay International to allow app users to scan QR codes and bag deals at over 7.5 million merchants worldwide.
With more than 11 million Nets cards in circulation, it’s clear that the future of pay‑and‑go is already here—right beside the next shopping spree.
