Kuala Lumpur, 29 September 2021 - There is no denying that the COVID-19 pandemic has brought on drastic changes in consumer trends and purchasing habits. With people placing more importance on cost-saving and are constantly on the lookout for better deals, ZCITY, an instant rebate and cashback app, aims to redefine, transform, and simplify a user's e-payment gateway experience by providing great deals, brilliant rewards, and promotions for every use.
Over the past year, we have witnessed Malaysians experiencing a steady decline in buying power as a result of retrenchments and pay cuts across industries. People are more frugal with their purchases, with some even opting for cheaper options despite having to make peace with a potential drop in quality and reliability.
Enabling users to earn lucrative rebates, ZCITY creates highly enjoyable cashless shopping experiences with familiar e-commerce brands like The Alley, Hui Lau Shan, Morganfield, and US Pizza, among others. Home to more than 2000 merchants, the platform offers users access to their favourite restaurants, stores, and services, while allowing them to be mindful of their budgets without compromising their expectations for quality products. Additionally, users can make use of the platform’s user-friendly and convenient features to make easy payments with trusted e-wallets like Touch’n Go, Boost, GrabPay Online and credit card/online banking like FPX, all while foregoing credit top-up and credit card binding.
More than a rewards platform, ZCITY’s mobile application also enables users to make multiple bill payments at once, access e-Vouchers, and even make cashless donations to various charity organizations nationwide. Today, users are able to access and pay for their water, phone, Internet, and TV bills, all while reaping instant discounts and rewards points with each payment. By next year, the platform will enable them to pay additional items like the National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) loans, local councils, and assessment tax, among others. Most importantly, the ZCITY application ensures secure everyday transactions through a partnership with Malaysia’s leading payment gateway, IPAY88, providing both users and merchants ease of mind whilst shopping digitally.
“Saving costs doesn’t have to mean purchasing lower-quality products and scraping for change between couch seats. In fact, savings could also present themselves in the form of rewards, with which consumers can use to enjoy multiple benefits, and cashback from every single purchase they make! We want to ensure that consumers are able to enjoy the quality of life they are used to despite the current economic uncertainties by making products and services more accessible and affordable through rewards,” stated Sam Teo, founder and CEO of ZCITY
Creating Sustainable Avenues for Local Merchants to Better Engage With Their Customers
With businesses reopening as more regions enter Phase 2 of the National Recovery Plan (NRP), local merchants have been increasingly relying on digital solutions to operate effectively. Moreover, many are now employing enhanced outreach efforts to further engage with their customers. By listing the products and services of its 2000 ZMerchants, the ZCITY platform enables business owners to expand their reach to a wider target audience through various rewards and promotions.
“Besides creating an enjoyable shopping experience for customers, we wanted to create a unique space for merchants as well. Over the past years, businesses have benefited greatly from the slew of digital solutions made available in the marketplace. By riding the digitisation wave, we are able to further elevate local businesses to greater heights, which will prove to be immensely helpful for their growth and sustainability, especially amid these trying times,” added Sam Teo.
Furthermore, through a collaboration with Kentang Charity, a non-profit organization formed by Malaysian activist, Kuan Chee Heng, or more affectionately known as Uncle Kentang, users are now able to make cashless donations conveniently and seamlessly via the ZCITY application. All funds accumulated from the donation will be directly transferred to Kentang Charity and will be used to provide aid and support to underserved communities around the nation.
The ZCITY mobile application can be downloaded through the Google Play Store, Apple App Store, and Huawei App Gallery. For more information, please visit the ZCITY website at https://zcity.io/
