HLB ConnectFirst vs M2E Global
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HLB ConnectFirst
This business mobile banking app allows users to monitor banking activities, authorize transactions, and access real-time financial information. It offers secure identity verification and multilingual support for a convenient banking experience on the go.
- Real-time banking activity monitoring
- Transaction history and cash flow
- Multilingual support (English, Malay, Chinese)
- Quick transaction authorization
- Face scan for identity verification
- View and download 24-month statements
- Digital eToken on smartphone
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Welcome to HLB ConnectFirst Mobile, your business mobile banking solution Embrace simple and secure business mobile banking, monitor your banking activities and authorise transactions on the go. Enhance your business mobile banking experience - anytime, anywhere: • Live Enquiry: Gain real-time access to banking activities in a snapshot, check transaction history and cash flow. • Bank With Your Preferred Language: Available in multilingual - English, Malay, Simplified Chinese • Quick Authorisation: Authorise transactions anytime, anywhere • Safe & Secure: Scan your face to confirm your identity and secure your online transactions • 24-months Statement: View and download statements up to 24-months • Your Smartphone, your eToken: Your digital token is in your smartphone and with you at all times, unlike the physical token *To use the HLB ConnectFirst Mobile, you must first subscribe and log in to HLB ConnectFirst Web and accept the Hong Leong Business Internet Banking Terms and Conditions. *If you have not subscribed to HLB ConnectFirst Web, register now at http://www.hlb.com.my/bank/docs For enquiries, please call us at +603-7661 7777 or email to cmp@hlbb.hongleong.com.my
M2E Global
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The new M2E Global apps redesigned for all your financial needs. You can now access M2E Mobile with your registered pin and Biometric ID after you activate Secure2u Secure login - Access M2E using Secure2u on your mobile Decisions on the go - Approve transactions securely using Secure2u on your mobile. Manage your business finances - Access your portfolio anytime anywhere Business Banking Made easy - Check the status and details of the transactions Personalized Dashboard - You can personalize your favourite accounts for easy retrieval of account information Switch Client - Corporates with multiple entity can perform switch client via the same mobile Multiple Approvals - Authorizers can approve up 10 transactions at a time with a single authentication
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: M2E Global at every 5 weeks against HLB ConnectFirst's every 6 months. M2E Global also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
HLB ConnectFirst ships an update every 6 months, M2E Global every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 9, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HLB ConnectFirst | M2E Global |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 212 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Hong Leong Bank Berhad | Maybank |
In-app purchases
HLB ConnectFirst
No in-app purchases
M2E Global
No in-app purchases
Questions
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