We help businesses take a leap forward and seize growth opportunities in the digital economy. In just 2021 alone, 98% of our SME customers opened their accounts digitally.
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Accolades we have earned
Award wins carry more meaning and purpose when they impact our customers positively.
At OCBC, we treasure every victory because of the significance it carries – that we have truly won at helping businesses. Our employees remain committed to serving and supporting businesses of all sizes across a spectrum of industries. Our solutions go beyond just banking to help companies flourish in this modern economy.
We take pride that we can do this well and continuously set bigger goals to do better for businesses each day.
Awards and recognition
Awards we won
Best SME Bank in Asia-Pacific
Global Finance SME Banking Awards
2023 - 2024
Best SME Bank in Southeast Asia
Alpha Southeast Asia Best FI Awards
2015 – 2023
ASEAN SME Bank of the Year
Asian Banking and Finance Retail Banking Awards
2011 - 2023
Best Corporate Mobile Initiative – OCBC Business App
The Asian Banker Transaction Finance Awards
2023
Best Transactional Banking Online Platform in Southeast Asia
Alpha Southeast Asia Best FI Awards
2018 – 2023
Best Cash Management and Transaction Bank in Singapore
The Asian Banker Transaction Finance Awards
2023
Best Trade Finance Bank in Singapore
The Asian Banker Transaction Finance Awards
2019 - 2023
Best Cash Management Bank in Malaysia
Global Finance Best Treasury & Cash Management Providers
2022 - 2023
Indonesia International Cash Management Bank of the Year
Asian Banking & Finance Wholesale Banking Awards
2020 - 2023
Behind our award wins
See what we do for SMEs
Helping businesses ride the wave of digitalisation
Guiding businesses through industry transformations
We have built dedicated teams to help businesses in different segments and industries be future-ready with solutions that fit their unique business needs.
See how we support serial entrepreneurs
Find solutions in education, F&B, healthcare and real estate
See how we support serial entrepreneurs
Find solutions in education, F&B, healthcare and real estate
Advocating sustainability for business longevity
We are committed to helping SMEs do well and do good by supporting sustainable development efforts across 8 areas of funding with the OCBC SME Sustainable Financing Framework.
Learn more about sustainable financing
Learn more about sustainable financing
See how we help businesses go global
Opening new horizons for growth
By tapping on our seamless, connected network, businesses are able to capture opportunities of sustainable growth and amplify their ambitions along the China-ASEAN corridor.
Expand your business abroad with our network
Expand your business abroad with our network
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Innovating with an impact
We break tech boundaries and drive innovation to deliver comprehensive solutions that help businesses buy, sell, trade, run and grow with a competitive edge.
Try our award-winning digital merchant solution app – OCBC OneCollect
Try our award-winning digital merchant solution app – OCBC OneCollect
Transforming the future of trade
We make trade easier and faster for businesses, empowering them to build cross-border partnerships in the region.
Learn more about our award-winning platform OCBC Velocity
Learn more about our award-winning platform OCBC Velocity
Hear what our customers have to say
Don’t take our word for it. Trusted by businesses from small to medium-sized enterprises, discover how OCBC made a difference in their journeys.
A true pan Asian security solutions provider
6,000 buildings in Singapore are kept secure thanks to Ademco Security Group and its state-of-the-art 24-hour Central Monitoring and Command Centre (CMCC). Having led the industry in cloud and wireless adoption, Ademco continues to transform the face of the security landscape and capture growing demands in the region to be a true pan Asian security solutions provider.
Pushing the frontiers of technology
Innovation is the name of the game for Akribis, whose high-precision systems aid in the production of equipment for everyday applications. For the industry expert, continuously pushing the frontiers of technology is a challenge it embraces to complement its deep knowledge and engineering expertise to succeed in the modern economy.
Helping people move better, feel better
Starting a business during a pandemic isn’t easy. However, with the help of our Healthcare Specialists, A Plus Physiotherapy was ready to operate in two weeks.
Saving finite resources for future generations
Did you know: Precious metals can be recovered from scrapped vehicles and end-of-life IT equipment.
BR Metals recovers these Platinum Group Metals and returns them to refineries for reuse, contributing towards a circular economy. With a patented processing system, material wastage is reduced by 10%, recovering more precious metals and saving more finite resources for future generations.
For better experiences, better air, better spaces
By adopting machine learning and artificial intelligence, combined with the latest tech and powerful analytics, Kaer helps buildings across Asia deliver exact cooling conditions to save over 55,000 tons of carbon dioxide every year.
Transforming the horticulture industry
Switching to automated irrigation systems to save on water and electricity. Powering plant nurseries with solar energy. These are some moves Nature Landscapes has made to transform the horticulture industry and deliver the next generation of landscaping, while making a positive impact on the environment.
Growing from a start-up to tech unicorn
More than two decades ago, Nanofilm Technologies opened its first business account as a tech start-up. Today, the deep tech company has grown to be the first local tech unicorn listed on the Singapore Exchange, capturing commercial opportunities globally with its nanotechnology solutions and pushing materials science boundaries for endless possibilities.
Shaping the local dining scene with 10 brands in just 3 years
Capturing opportunities in the fast evolving F&B scene enabled Tipsy Collective to grow at speed and build 10 brands in 3 years, bringing David and Derek’s ideas to life – providing foodies with the ultimate gastronomical experience, the Tipsy experience.
Other awards
Best Bank for Sustainable Finance in Singapore
Global Finance Sustainable Finance Awards
2023
Outstanding Account Opening and Onboarding Initiative
The Digital Banker Global Transaction Banking Innovation Awards
2022
Best SME Bank in Singapore
Alpha Southeast Asia Best FI Awards
2010, 2011, 2013 – 2023
Asiamoney Best Bank Awards
2010, 2011, 2013 – 2022
Global Finance SME Banking Awards
2024
The Asian Banker Excellence in Retail Financial Services Awards
2024
Best Bank for Regional SMEs in Singapore
Alpha Southeast Asia Best FI Award
2023
SME Banking – Market Leader
Euromoney Market Leaders
2022
Best SME Bank in Indonesia
Alpha Southeast Asia Best FI Awards
2019 – 2023
Asiamoney Best Bank Awards
2018-2019, 2022-2023
Asian Banking and Finance Retail Banking Awards
2014 – 2023
Global Finance SME Banking Awards
2023 – 2024
Global Banking & Finance Review
2019 – 2021
Best Bank for Regional SMEs in Malaysia
Alpha Southeast Asia Best FI Award
2023
Best SME Bank in Malaysia
Alpha Southeast Asia Best FI Awards
2022
Asia’s Best SME Bank
Euromoney Awards for Excellence
2016 – 2017, 2019
Best SME Bank in Asia-Pacific
The Asian Banker Excellence in Retail Financial Services Awards
2018, 2024
Best Cash Management Bank in Singapore
Alpha Southeast Asia Best FI Awards
2023
Asian Banking & Finance Wholesale Banking Awards
2012, 2022 – 2023
Best Service Overall and for Small Companies in Singapore
Euromoney Cash Management Survey
2023
Best Cash Management Bank in Malaysia
Alpha Southeast Asia Best FI Awards
2021 – 2023
Asian Banking & Finance Wholesale Banking Awards
2021 – 2022
Best Cash Management Bank in Indonesia
Global Finance Best Treasury & Cash Management Providers
2022 – 2023
The Digital Banker Global Transaction Banking Innovation Awards
2022
Best Trade Finance Bank in Singapore
Alpha Southeast Asia Best FI Awards
2018 – 2023
Asian Banking & Finance Wholesale Banking Awards
2012 – 2015, 2022 – 2023
The Asian Banker Transaction Finance Awards
2019 – 2023
Best Service (Asian Banks) – Singapore
Asiamoney Trade Finance Survey
2023
Best Service (Asian Banks) – Malaysia
Asiamoney Trade Finance Survey
2021
Best Digital Trade Finance Platform - OCBC Velocity
The Asian Banker Transaction Finance Awards
2019 - 2022
Best Trade Finance Bank in Indonesia
The Asian Banker Transaction Finance Awards
2023
The Digital Banker Global Transaction Banking Innovation Awards
2022
Best Trade Finance Bank in China
Asian Banking & Finance Wholesale Banking Awards
2023
Editors' Triple Star Regional Award for OneCollect
The Asset Triple A Treasury, Trade, Sustainable Supply Chain and Risk Management Awards
2021
Editors' Triple Star Regional Award for Electronic Banker's Guarantee (eBG)
The Asset Triple A Treasury, Trade, Sustainable Supply Chain and Risk Management Awards
2021
Most Recommended Transaction Bank in Singapore
The Asian Banker BankQuality™ Corporate Survey on Transaction Banks
2021
Best in Treasury and Working Capital-SMEs – Malaysia
The Asset Triple A Treasury, Trade, Sustainable Supply Chain and Risk Management Awards
2021
Best Payments and Collections Solution Provider in Malaysia
The Asset Triple A Treasury, Trade, Sustainable Supply Chain and Risk Management Awards
2021