How to Use “Kill Switch” by Maybank to Stop Scammers

In today’s digital age, online banking has become an essential part of our daily lives. With just a few clicks, we can transfer money, pay bills, and manage our finances from anywhere in the world. However, this convenience also comes with an increased risk of online financial fraud. As more and more people turn to online banking, cybercriminals are finding new ways to exploit vulnerabilities in the system and steal sensitive information.

The Kill Switch feature by Maybank allows customers to immediately block any unauthorized transactions on their accounts by simply pressing a button on the Maybank2u mobile app. This feature is important because it gives customers more control over their accounts and can prevent financial losses due to fraud.

So here’s How to turn it on when you suspect unauthorized usage of your banking accounts.

Maybank2u web

Step 1: Log in to www.maybank2u.com.my

Step 2: Go to ‘SETTINGS’

Step 3: Click ‘SECURITY’ and select ‘Kill Switch’

Step 4: Under ‘Deactivate M2U Access’, click ‘DEACTIVATE’

Step 5: Read the terms and click ‘PROCEED’

Step 6: Click ‘CONFIRM’ to proceed

MAE app

Step 1: Launch the MAE app and tap ‘More’

Step 2: Tap ‘Kill Switch’

Step 3: Select ‘Deactivate M2U Access’

Step 4: Read the terms and tap ‘Deactivate Now’

Step 5: Tap ‘Confirm’ to proceed

Please be mindful of any alerts or notifications from your banks whenever suspicious transactions are made. Try not to turn off notification on your phone too.