I am trying to make a booking with a hotel in KL and there is a wrinkle.
It is quite a large hotel and we have stayed there before but now, the management insists that I prepay (no problem) but that I do so via iPay88.
I had never heard of that payment platform so I checked it out online, and there are quite a few stories of data breaches related to it. As recently as 6 months ago, there was cases that customer details were being released online and used for the usual dodgy purposes.
My wife says that I am over reacting but having been through the hassle of changing my CC details once recently due to the Optus breach, I am being a bit cautious.
Has anyone used iPay88? Can anyone provide feedback, positive or otherwise?
Thanks in advance.
Has Anyone Used iPay88 for Payments in Malaysia?
branners on 03/03/2023 - 06:31
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I used iPay88 on attraction tickets in Malaysia October last year.
Havent encountered any leaks/suspicious transactions on the card used.
Disposable Visa card. There are always times you might have to pay for something where things seem a bit dodgy, so good to have one.
Large hotel but insist payment on a particular platform only? Doesnt sounds right. Cant you book it through booking dot com?
I have travelled in Malaysia a few times and never have to use a particular payment platform.
Thanks for the advice all.
I rang the hotel and advised that I had concerns about the use of the platform. When the clerk replied that they would not take CC details over the phone, I told them I would be moving to another hotel.
Problem solved. I can now pay on check-in with my CC. Good result
Get another hotel. if they can't accommodate with you, you don't either. Do mention about your online findings to them.