CB Pay vs WavePay
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CB Pay
This mobile banking app offers a convenient way to manage your finances on the go. Perform transfers, make payments via QR codes, top up mobile phones, and apply for banking services. It also helps you locate ATMs, branches, and merchants.
- Money transfers via ATM, account, phone, or NRIC number
- Dynamic and static QR code payments
- Mobile top-ups for major carriers
- ATM/branch/merchant location finder
- Scheduled payments
- Bill payments
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CB Bank PCL is one of the largest private banks in Myanmar. CB Bank was established on 21st August 1992 with the permission of the Central Bank of Myanmar under the law of Financial Institutions of Myanmar and the Central Bank of Myanmar. CB bank always strives to offer enjoyable experiences for the customers with the best solution and most reliable financial services. With such objectives towards improving technology and innovation in the rapidly changing landscape of banking and financial services, we have launched the CB Pay – mobile banking app which is a solution to delight our valued customers. CB Pay not only facilitates banking at your fingertips but also eases your lifestyle. CB Pay is a mobile banking service which is available to use in all mobile phone devices. Customers can download CB Pay app to their mobile phones and do self-registration for their wallet account. If customers already have ATM card, they can register with their ATM card number so that CB pay will automatically link with his ATM card account. CB Pay Features - Transfer money to all CB Bank customers with ATM card number, Account number, Phone number (CB pay number) or even with NRIC number for those who do not have bank account/ATM or CB pay wallet account. - Pay or Request money with dynamic QR code within CB pay users. - Make payment with static QR code at stores, restaurants or taxi drivers. - Check the default account’s balance at sneak peak - Top-up mobile (MPT, MecTel, Telenor, Ooredoo) - Enjoy services like ATM card application, loan application or cheque book requests. - Pay your bills such as electricity bill, 4-TV bill or insurance. - Top-up Master/Visa cards and repay credit card - Find your nearest CB Bank ATMs/CRM, branches, Exchange Counters, CB agents and Merchants locations on-the-go. - Scheduling your payment for specific purpose and dates. - Find up-to-date exchange rate
WavePay
This app facilitates digital payments for everyday needs, including sending money, scanning QR codes for purchases, topping up mobile credit, and paying bills. It offers secure transactions with PIN protection and a unique device login feature. Users can also link bank accounts and MPU cards for easy fund transfers.
- Send money via mobile number
- Scan QR codes for instant payments
- Mobile top-ups and pack purchases
- Pay bills (internet, solar, insurance, loans)
- Link bank accounts and MPU cards
- Secure transactions with PIN and secret code
- Cash-in/Cash-out via agent shops
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Fast, Easy and Safe Online payments - Myanmar's Leading Mobile Financial Service WavePay, Mobile wallet application by WaveMoney enabling the inclusion of all users into the digital payment ecosystem, riding on the largest network of ~60,000 agents and 200,000+ merchants. WavePay is one stop solution for all your payment needs: • Send money to your family and friends using mobile number, including to those who are not on WavePay APP • Scan QR code and make instant payments at grocery stores, medical shops, electronic shops, restaurants etc. • Top up or buy packs for your or your family and friends mobile. • Pay your bills easily – Internet, Solar, Insurance, MFI loans etc. • Link your bank or MPU cards and easily transfer funds in and out of the wallet easily. Safe and Secure payments • Protected with “One Wallet, One Device” (1W1D) feature that enables access of your account from only 1 device at any point of time, keeping your WavePay account safe & secure. • Set your PIN, which is a 4-digit number, It’s mandatory to set the PIN while creating your account and authorize all transactions using your PIN • Additional security of a 6-digit secret code for money transfer to people who are not on WavePay app. Money can be easily collected at the nearest WaveMoney agent shop by providing a transaction ID and 6-digit secret code Easy Cash-in and Cash-out services • Easily Cash-in or Cash-out at your near Wave agent shops; more than 60,000 agents across the country are at your service all the time • Link your bank accounts from our partner banks or any e-commerce enabled MPU cards for easily moving funds in and out of the wallet Easy Airtime top up and bill payments. • Top up or buy packs for your mobile and always stay connected with your loved ones. You can top up to any operator mobile number – ATOM, MPT, Ooredoo • Make your internet bill payments across 30+ providers including ATOM, Ooredoo, Myanmar Net, 5BB, Fortune, Mahar Net, WeLink, Myanmar APN etc. • Make your loan repayments across 40+ partners including – Aeon, Rent2Own, Early Dawn, Yoma Bank, Mahar Bawga,, Advans, Alliance, VisionFund etc. • Make your Insurance payments of Prudential, Manulife, Capital Taiyo, Young Insurance, KBZ MS General Insurance etc • Make your Solar bill payments of OV Solar, Solar Home, Sun King Solar • Make your healthcare and telehealth service payments of PunHlaing Hospitals, MyanCare, myDoctor, Health4U, T-Fitness etc. Fast and reliable payments at Online stores • Make your online shopping payments at Shop.com.mm, OwayFresh and many other trusted partners instantly using WavePay and avoid worries about cash on delivery. • Order your favorite food or groceries on FoodPanda and pay using the WavePay app Book Hotels & Tickets for Bus, Flights • Domestic or international; One-way or Round trip – Book your flight tickets on FlyMya, AirKBZ etc and make payments with your WavePay wallet. • Book online bus tickets - MMBus Ticket, Oway, AungSan, AungMinGalar, Mandalay Gate. Check seat availability & get real-time updates. • Book hotels before you travel – Memories Hotel, Memories Travel, Balloons Over Myanmar, etc. • Make hassle-free payments for your groceries, medicines, electronics and clothing purchases by scanning Wave QR at 200,000+ merchants. Contact Us • WaveMoney Call Centre is available every day 8 AM-10 PM to provide any assistance. Call 900 from ATOM Numbers (free) or 097900090000 for other operator numbers To become a business partner, agent? E-mail us at business@wavemoney.com.mm or call our call-center
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: CB Pay at none against WavePay's shown. CB Pay also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). WavePay's advantage is ratings volume (1.8K vs 527). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.7 for CB Pay against 3.8 for WavePay. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 527 and 1.8K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 22% of CB Pay's written reviews are positive against 17% of WavePay's.
CB Pay ships an update every 4 months, WavePay every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CB Pay | WavePay |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (527 ratings) | 3.8 (1.8K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 21.6% of reviews — better | 17.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 527 | 1.8K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 135 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CB BANK PCL | Wave Money |
Customer experience
CB Pay
WavePay
User reviews
CB Pay
From 527 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 User-friendly app
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Useful features like mobile top-up and bill payment
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- ⏱️ Slow performance and frequent timeouts
- 🔒 Security issues with login and session management
- 📱 Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
- 💸 Poor customer service
WavePay
From 1.8K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and easy to use
- 🔒 Secure payment system
- 👍 Colorful and user-friendly UI
- 💡 Device authorization feature
Room to improve
- 🐛 App crashes and freezes
- 🔒 Difficult account recovery process
- 👎 Poor customer service
- 💰 Deduction of remaining balance
Bugs and requests
CB Pay
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login screen freezes and crashes
- Issues with mobile top-up and bill payment
- Incorrect transaction dates
- Problems with gift card and QR code scanning features
Requested features
4 requests- Expand transaction history view
- Add support for more payment methods like Wave Money
- Improve UI and design
- Implement Myanmar Unicode support
WavePay
Reported bugs
3 issues- App not supported on jailbroken/rooted devices
- Incompatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Myanmar keyboard not working after updates
Requested features
4 requests- Allow NRC number for device authorization
- Integrate with popular banks and services
- Implement biometric login options
- Improve transaction history and balance tracking
In-app purchases
CB Pay
No in-app purchases
WavePay
No in-app purchases









