Checked 16 Sep 2026

Versa compared with other places to park cash

Facts only, not a recommendation. Rates change; check the source.

Each platform has its own strengths. This table puts the facts side by side so you can decide yourself. Cells marked "check" could not be confirmed from an official source on the check date.

Comparison of low-risk places to park cash
ProductTypeRegulatorPIDMShariahRate (as at)MinWithdrawalLock-inFeesReferral
Versa Cash-iVersaIslamic money market unit trust (AHAM)SCNoYes3.09% p.a.
Base nett return · Jun 2026
RM10Same day if requested before 10 am on a business dayNoneInside the unit price: management 0.30%, trustee 0.02%VDAUSDK
Versa CashVersaMoney market unit trust (AHAM)SCNoNo3.48% p.a.
Base nett return · Jun 2026
RM10T+1 business day (3 pm cut-off)NoneInside the unit price: management 0.30%, trustee 0.05%VDAUSDK
GO+Touch 'n Go eWalletMoney market unit trust (Principal e-Cash Fund)SCNoYescheck
The daily rate changes; check in the app. Secondary sources cite about 3.0% to 3.6% p.a. in mid-2026.
RM10Instant per the TnG help centre (other sources say T+1)NoneInside the fund: management up to 0.45%, trustee up to 0.03% (not yet confirmed from the fact sheet)
Money+ShopeePayIslamic money market unit trust (Eastspring Investments Islamic E-Duit Fund, distributed by iFAST)SCNoYescheck
The current rate is not shown on official pages. Early-2026 promos of up to 6% to 8% p.a. on the first RM1,000 have ended.
RM10Any time; processing time not statedNoneManagement and trustee fees inside the fund; percentages in the Product Highlight Sheet
Savings AccountRyt BankDigital bank savings account (YTL Digital Bank Berhad)BNMYes
Up to RM250,000 per depositor
No2.05% p.a. (up to 4.0% with bonus)
Base rate; bonus on the first RM20,000 with transaction conditions · Sep 2026
No stated minimumInstantNoneSee the Ryt Bank fees pageHas a programme
Amanah Saham Bumiputera (ASB)ASNBFixed-price RM1 unit trust (PNB), for BumiputeraSCNoOption available5.75 sen per unit
FY2025 annual dividend · Dec 2025
RM10 (top-ups RM1)Online 1 to 3 working days, RM5,000 monthly capNoneNo sales charge; costs are inside the dividend
12-month fixed deposit (Maybank example)BankBank fixed depositBNMYes
Up to RM250,000 per depositor, per bank
Option availablecheck
The 12-month board rate was revised in July 2026; aggregators cited about 1.9% to 1.95% p.a. before that revision. Promo rates can be higher.
About RM1,000 to RM5,000 depending on channelEarly withdrawal: no interest, or 50% with 31 days' notice12-month tenureNo placement fees

Swipe the table sideways for more columns. Past returns do not guarantee future returns. Unit prices can go down. Not financial advice.

Notes and sources for each row

GO+

A money market fund, not a deposit. Your regular eWallet balance and GO+ balance are protected differently.

Not yet confirmed: Kadar semasa, Masa pengeluaran (segera vs T+1), Yuran dari fact sheet Principal

Savings Account

The 4.0% bonus needs transaction stamps (card or JomPAY) and only applies to the first RM20,000.

Not yet confirmed: Tarikh kuat kuasa kadar, Pengesahan status konvensional dari sumber utama

Amanah Saham Bumiputera (ASB)

Not directly comparable: a fixed RM1 price and a dividend declared once a year, not a daily rate. Bumiputera only, capped at 300,000 units.

Not yet confirmed: Status Syariah rasmi dari senarai fund ASNB, Klausa pengecualian SC

12-month fixed deposit (Maybank example)

The rate is fixed only for the full tenure. Early withdrawal reduces or removes interest.

Not yet confirmed: Kadar papan 12 bulan selepas 21 Jul 2026, Minimum ikut saluran

How to read this table

  • PIDM protects bank deposits. Money market funds (Versa, GO+, Money+) are not deposits, so they are protected through trustees, not PIDM.
  • Fund rates change daily or monthly. FD rates are fixed but only if you keep the money until maturity.
  • ASB is not directly comparable: a fixed RM1 price, a once-a-year dividend, and Bumiputera only.
  • Promo rates (bonuses, quests) always have caps and conditions. This table shows base rates where available.

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