GXBank: Where the Only Thing Growing is Our Disappointment
Alright, folks, buckle up because it seems like GXBank just decided to drop a couple of bombshells on us on 6th September —and not the good kind, more like those "your WiFi is out" bombs. You know, the ones that ruin your day.
So, GXBank, Malaysia’s first digital bank, has been a fan favorite for offering a sweet 3% interest rate and a juicy 1% unlimited cashback on its debit card. But, guess what? They’re pulling a classic corporate switcheroo. You’ve heard of 'New Year, New Me,' right? Well, it’s more like 'New Fiscal Year, New Disappointments.'
First, the interest rate is dropping from 3% to 2%. Yup, that's right, GXBank is basically giving us a discount on free money! It’s like asking for a raise at work and getting a smaller paycheck. Effective October 1, 2024, your savings account is going on a diet.
And just when you thought it couldn’t get any worse, hold onto your cashback dreams. They’re "revising" that 1% cashback program on the GX Card. Now, they didn't tell us exactly how much we’re getting slashed. They’re keeping it vague, like your ex when they said, “It’s not you, it’s me.” Let’s be honest—it’s totally them.
But wait, there’s more! No updates yet on whether the free ATM withdrawals or zero markups on foreign transactions will survive this corporate apocalypse. They might be following the same path as Blockbuster—gone but not forgotten.
Of course, some brave keyboard warriors on Facebook are already voicing their disappointment. One user basically summed it up by saying, “Hey, even my grandma’s bank is offering more interest than GXBank now!"—and I think her grandma is onto something. Other banks are handing out up to 4% interest like Oprah giving out free cars. You get 4%! You get 4%! Everyone gets 4%! Except GXBank customers—sorry, you get 2%.
But to be fair, GXBank has still made some major moves. They’ve managed to rake in RM29 million in interest for 800,000 Malaysians over the past year, and now they’re planning some new products like GX Flexi Credit. Basically, you borrow money and only pay interest on what you use. It’s like renting, but instead of a nice apartment, you get crippling debt. Yay?
In conclusion, while GXBank may not be showering us with cashback and high-interest love anymore, it’s still a pretty interesting player in the digital banking world. I mean, who doesn’t love being constantly reminded of "cost-cutting measures" in the name of progress, right?
Tune in next week when GXBank announces they’re "revising" your lunch breaks.
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Dragon Fish : Pls be informed Digital banking needs at least 5 years to turnaround. It is not as simple as you think you start now next year will be profitable. Give Anthony Tan some time as Grab in Spore and Msia already making some progress and Indonesia market will be huge already started last year.
1025995400 Dragon Fish : Not to mention, we got anai anai worship grab by praying hard daily.
Dragon Fish 1025995400 : Yeah. We pray together and benefit from it together. Let the shorties suffer only.
Hin093 : 2% interest rate on funds u can take out anytime is still better than 4% on FD if people use GXB as an e-wallet, but falls behind on TnG.
I hope they remain the 1% cashback but set a limit to it (they're probably experimenting on how people react to this, after following the actions of AeonBank)
Dragon Fish Hin093 : That's the Msia market only. Anyway Grab/Singtel partner is Msia richest man Robert Kuok company. All are cash rich companies cannot fight with the competitors in Msia market? Look at Indonesia is more important as Indonesia's population is 277mil more than Msia 33.8 mil only.
Pity Me : I think now is time to short
Dragon Fish Pity Me : Did you short Grab? Are you out of your mind? I really pity you. Why against the mass praying?
MonkeyGee : well, it depends on which side of the table you are sitting. if you are an investor, this is great news!
Pity Me Dragon Fish : Mass praying? Tell me who? The Pope?
I am of sound mind. I have no loyalty to any stocks.
I play price points.
Price gonna come down soon.
Dragon Fish Pity Me : You have been saying the price comes down very long already. You still want to short Grab? You still don't believe praying can help the price green?
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