Maybank vs CIMB

A head-to-head on the metrics that decide it — Trust Score, all-in cost, approval odds and speed. Every value is sourced; no pay-to-rank.

Higher Trust Score

Maybank

59/100

Lower all-in cost

Maybank

$6,120/yr

Faster to open

CIMB

6 days

Best value per row highlighted · ◆ = Bankz pick

Best overall for you ↓	Maybank Maybank Business Current Account C	CIMB CIMB BusinessGo Current Account C
Trust & fit
Trust Score (for you)	59◆ pick	59
Approval probability	~60%◆ pick	~60%
Match Score	59◆ pick	59
Cost (all-in)
Monthly fee	AED 10◆ pick Maybank — Business Bankinghttps://www.maybank2u.com.my/home/m2u/common/business.doSource class: website · reliability 80%Last verified 10d agoService/maintenance charges vary by account tier and balance.	AED 10 CIMB Bank — Business Bankinghttps://www.cimb.com.my/en/business.htmlSource class: website · reliability 80%Last verified 10d agoIndicative — verify with the institution before applying.
Effective FX spread	2%◆ pick Maybank — Business Bankinghttps://www.maybank2u.com.my/home/m2u/common/business.doSource class: website · reliability 80%Last verified 10d agoIndicative — verify with the institution before applying.	2% CIMB Bank — Business Bankinghttps://www.cimb.com.my/en/business.htmlSource class: website · reliability 80%Last verified 10d agoIndicative — verify with the institution before applying.
Int’l wire (out)	AED 50◆ pick Maybank — Business Bankinghttps://www.maybank2u.com.my/home/m2u/common/business.doSource class: website · reliability 80%Last verified 10d agoIndicative — verify with the institution before applying.	AED 50 CIMB Bank — Business Bankinghttps://www.cimb.com.my/en/business.htmlSource class: website · reliability 80%Last verified 10d agoIndicative — verify with the institution before applying.
Min balance	AED 1,000◆ pick Maybank — Business Bankinghttps://www.maybank2u.com.my/home/m2u/common/business.doSource class: website · reliability 80%Last verified 10d agoTypical initial deposit; verify current minimum with the bank.	AED 1,000 CIMB Bank — Business Bankinghttps://www.cimb.com.my/en/business.htmlSource class: website · reliability 80%Last verified 10d agoIndicative — verify with the institution before applying.
Modeled all-in annual	$6,120◆ pick	$6,120
Speed
Median opening time	7 days Bankz analyst desk — Malaysia (manual verification)Source class: human · reliability 90%Last verified 10d agoIndicative — verify with the institution before applying.	6 days◆ pick Bankz analyst desk — Malaysia (manual verification)Source class: human · reliability 90%Last verified 10d agoIndicative — verify with the institution before applying.
Eligibility
Non-resident accepted	No Maybank — Business Bankinghttps://www.maybank2u.com.my/home/m2u/common/business.doSource class: website · reliability 80%Last verified 10d agoForeign-owned entities face heavier KYC; verify with the bank.	No CIMB Bank — Business Bankinghttps://www.cimb.com.my/en/business.htmlSource class: website · reliability 80%Last verified 10d agoIndicative — verify with the institution before applying.
Capabilities
Multi-currency	Yes · 56%Maybank — Business Bankinghttps://www.maybank2u.com.my/home/m2u/common/business.doSource class: website · reliability 80%Last verified 10d agoIndicative — verify with the institution before applying.	Yes CIMB Bank — Business Bankinghttps://www.cimb.com.my/en/business.htmlSource class: website · reliability 80%Last verified 10d agoIndicative — verify with the institution before applying.
API / open banking	Yes Maybank — Business Bankinghttps://www.maybank2u.com.my/home/m2u/common/business.doSource class: website · reliability 80%Last verified 10d agoDuitNow / open API rails via BNM-led national payments; verify scope.	Yes CIMB Bank — Business Bankinghttps://www.cimb.com.my/en/business.htmlSource class: website · reliability 80%Last verified 10d agoDuitNow / open API rails; verify scope.
Service & trust
Verified reviews	3.9/5◆ pick · 56%Bankz Verified Reviews — Malaysia (proof-of-use gated)Source class: user_report · reliability 72%Last verified 10d agoIndicative — verify with the institution before applying.	3.8/5 · 56%Bankz Verified Reviews — Malaysia (proof-of-use gated)Source class: user_report · reliability 72%Last verified 10d agoIndicative — verify with the institution before applying.
Compliance
Compliance reputation	88◆ pick · 70%Bankz Reputation Graph — Malaysia (registries + regulator actions)Source class: registry · reliability 86%Last verified 10d agoIndicative — verify with the institution before applying.	85 · 70%Bankz Reputation Graph — Malaysia (registries + regulator actions)Source class: registry · reliability 86%Last verified 10d agoIndicative — verify with the institution before applying.

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