Setel yesterday introduced its new Cash Top-Up feature, enabling customers to add funds to their Setel Wallet using cash at PETRONAS stations nationwide. The move expands access for Malaysians who prefer cash, allowing them to use Setel’s digital services without the need for online banking or cards.
With Cash Top-Up, customers can access the full Setel ecosystem following a simple one-time verification process. This includes fuel purchases, including BUDI95, parking, shopping, Mesra Rewards and other in-app services. For BUDI95 recipients, Setel continues to provide a convenient way to use the subsidy, with the cash top-up option enabling participation without changing payment habits. The feature is now available at more than 1,000 PETRONAS stations nationwide.
To support individuals who are new to digital payments, assistance for cash top-ups will be available at PETRONAS stations to help ensure a guided and straightforward experience. For customers accustomed to counter payments, Cash Top-Up provides an entry point into app-based transactions while retaining the use of cash.
“At Setel, we recognise that many Malaysians still rely on cash, and our role is to make everyday payments easier without asking them to change how they live. With Cash Top-Up at PETRONAS stations, customers can top up with cash and immediately use Setel across its ecosystem,” said Abdullah Ayman Awaluddin, Chief Executive Officer of Setel. He added that the nationwide rollout, including remote and underserved areas, supports broader digital inclusion.
Cash Top-Up also addresses the issue of unused balances after refuelling. Any remaining amount in the Setel Wallet can be used across multiple services, including parking, retail purchases, car services, motor insurance renewal and DuitNow QR payments, ensuring funds are fully utilised.
As part of its efforts to familiarise users with digital payments, Setel continues its ‘Setel je! Senangnya’ campaign with Mesra Rewards. The campaign provides first-time users with an opportunity to experience app-based fuelling and payments.
Under the campaign, new users receive RM10 upon downloading and signing up with the code C-SENANG, along with a share of Mesra Rewards points and entries into prize draws after completing their first fuelling. Additional entries are earned through continued use of Setel services. The campaign runs until 31 January 2026.
