# DBS Bank customers can now use their digital banking accounts to transfer money to friends and family with Weixin Pay accounts.

*fintech · news · 2026-02-13 · The Straits Times*

## Key points

- DBS Bank now enables direct money transfers from its digital accounts to Weixin Pay wallets in China.
- DBS is among the first Southeast Asian banks to establish a direct connection with Weixin Pay.
- DBS PayLah! users will be able to pay in China using Weixin Pay QR codes from late 2026.
- MariBank also partnered with TenPay Global to offer free remittance to Weixin Pay users until June 30.

**Companies:** DBS Bank, TenPay Global, Sea Group
**Countries:** Singapore, China

[Read the full story on The Straits Times](https://www.straitstimes.com/tech/dbs-launches-free-online-remittance-service-to-popular-chinese-e-wallet-weixin-pay)

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