MAE by Maybank2u - Banking & lifestyle management

The MAE application encompasses all features related to M2U banking and more.

In addition to monitoring, tracking, and managing your finances, the MAE app assists in handling tasks and organizing your lifestyle with just a few taps.

Here are several reasons why the MAE app is the only banking tool you need:

Banking

Access essential banking functions such as viewing accounts, transferring funds, paying bills, and much more!

Security

Designed to safeguard your information and financial resources, the MAE app includes biometric login capabilities, instant transaction alerts, Secure2u for safer and quicker transaction approvals, as well as the option to conceal your wallet balance whenever necessary.

Lifestyle

Manage your daily responsibilities and personal objectives effectively with the MAE app’s extensive selection of lifestyle tools like Expenses, Tabung, and Sama-Sama Lokal food delivery.

How do I begin?

- For Maybank customers:

(i) If you have an M2U ID - simply log in using your M2U ID, and all your M2U configurations will automatically sync with the MAE app.

(ii) If you do not have an M2U ID - you can register online on the Maybank2u platform.

- For non-Maybank customers: avoid lengthy waits at the branch and sign up quickly using only your phone to access all the advantages of being a Maybank customer.

The MAE app will request permissions for the following:

i. Access to your camera to facilitate QR code scanning and document uploads during new product or service applications.

ii. Access to your contacts to simplify selecting individuals when conducting transactions to mobile numbers.

iii. Access to your location to provide the most pertinent food options, marketing offers, or deals from our merchant partners while you’re on the go.

iv. Access to your phone’s audio to enable direct calls to the bank's hotline.

v. Access to your settings to allow push notifications for receiving Secure2u alerts.

Financial Zen: The Banking App That Finally Tamed My Budget & Became My Wallet's Best Friend

MAE didn't just replace my scattered banking apps; it fundamentally reshaped how I interact with my money, transforming stress into surprising delight. Gone are the days of tedious transfers and bill payments that felt like chores. With MAE, checking my balance is a frictionless swipe, paying a friend for lunch takes seconds with QR code magic, and setting aside savings in a virtual 'Tabung' jar feels genuinely rewarding – watching those digital coins stack for my next vacation is unexpectedly motivating. The real game-changer? Sama-Sama Lokal – discovering hidden-gem local eateries through the app and paying seamlessly became my new weekend ritual, blending foodie adventures with effortless transactions.

Security used to mean cumbersome passwords; now, Secure2U's biometric approvals make authorizing payments feel like sci-fi convenience. Receiving instant alerts after every transaction isn't just safe – it's enlightening, making me acutely aware of my spending patterns. The ability to briefly hide my wallet balance when showing a friend a payment confirmation? A small but genius privacy touch that truly respects the user. What truly won me over, though, was how MAE effortlessly blends into daily life: splitting dinner bills via QR, finding nearby deals fueled by location-based suggestions, and even triggering a little dopamine hit with its clean, celebratory Payday animations. It’s more than banking – it’s a streamlined, secure, and strangely satisfying financial companion that finally made managing money feel easy, even enjoyable.

Helpful FAQs:

Q: As a non-Maybank customer, how seamless is signup? Will I get full features?

A: Signup is entirely phone-based and quick! Non-Maybank users get immediate access to MAE's core banking features like transfers, bill pay, Tabung savings, and Sama-Sama Lokal. Maybank accounts offer deeper integration, but the core experience is robust.

Q: Are the app's permission requests (Contacts, Location, Camera) mandatory?

A: Most permissions enhance convenience (e.g., Location powers nearby food offers), but are optional. You can deny specific access (like Contacts) – core banking features will still work, though some conveniences (auto-filling payee names from contacts) will be limited.

Q: How secure is QR code payment? What if someone scans my code?

A: MAE generates dynamic, transaction-specific QR codes. A random scan would only display your public account number, not trigger a payment. Payments require explicit user approval + Secure2U authorization.

Q: What happens to my existing Maybank2u settings and payees?

A: Logging in with your M2U ID instantly synchronizes everything – accounts, payee lists, billers, saved settings – into MAE. It’s a seamless transition.

Q: Can I use Tabung savings goals for specific purposes?

A: Absolutely! Create unlimited personalized Tabung jars (e.g., "New Laptop," "Wedding Gift") and automate transfers. Visual progress bars make saving feel incredibly tangible.