Get S$15 welcome reward and up to S$210 or more when you refer friends to OCBC.Find out more
Whether you’re visiting Singapore for short-term work opportunities or planning on establishing more long-term roots, it’s essential to be equipped with the right resources. With a bank account, you can effectively manage your finances to achieve your needs and goals.
Make your time in Singapore hassle-free. Open an OCBC account with ease from wherever you are – there is no need to visit a branch!
Need a Singapore bank account for your Singapore needs? Via the OCBC Digital app, OCBC is the first Singapore bank to enable a fully digital account opening service with access of up to 9 major currencies for consumers in its key markets who are relocating to Singapore. Let us settle your banking needs, so you can focus on settling in.
Promotion: Get S$15 as a welcome reward and up to S$210 or more when you refer overseas friends to OCBC. Help them prep before their arrival to Singapore.
T&Cs apply. SGD deposits are insured up to S$75k by SDIC.
22 Jun 2023
Consumers from OCBC’s key markets who are relocating to Singapore can open an account remotely via the OCBC Digital app.
We are the longest established Singapore bank, formed in 1932 from the merger of three local banks. We are now the second largest financial services group in Southeast Asia by assets and one of the world’s most highly-rated banks, with an Aa1 by Moody’s and an AA-by both Fitch and S&P.
We are consistently ranked among the World’s Top 50 Safest Banks by Global Finance and have been named Best Managed Bank in Singapore by The Asian Banker. Our key markets are Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Greater China.
Get S$15 in cash when you deposit* at least S$1,000 in fresh funds into either of your new accounts (Statement Savings Account or USD Global Savings Account) within 30 days of successful account opening.
*Fresh funds deposited must be from another account in your name.
Get S$15 in cash when you deposit* at least S$1,000 in fresh funds into either of your new accounts (Statement Savings Account or USD Global Savings Account) within 30 days of successful account opening.
*Fresh funds deposited must be from another account in your name.
The more, the merrier! Get rewarded with S$210 when you refer 10 friends to OCBC. Your friends will each also receive S$15 when they successfully open an account and make a minimum deposit* of S$1,000.
*Fresh funds deposited must be from another account in your name.
The more, the merrier! Get rewarded with S$210 when you refer 10 friends to OCBC. Your friends will each also receive S$15 when they successfully open an account and make a minimum deposit* of S$1,000.
*Fresh funds deposited must be from another account in your name.
Get S$15 in cash when you deposit* at least S$1,000 in fresh funds into either of your new accounts (Statement Savings Account or USD Global Savings Account) within 30 days of successful account opening.
*Fresh funds deposited must be from another account in your name.
Refer them to OCBC using your unique referral code on OCBC Digital app. You and your friend both receive S$15 for every successful referral*.
From now till 31 December 2023, earn an additional bonus for your 1st, 5th and 10th referral. That’s up to S$210 in referral rewards!
*Fresh funds deposited must be from another bank account under the applicant’s name.
Save and make transactions, and keep track of your spending with monthly electronic statements
Bank safely and securely, no matter where you are, with the OCBC Digital app. From managing your finances and getting personalised insights to exchanging foreign currency, do it all with OCBC Digital today.
Minimum age
18 years old
Passport type
Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia or mainland China
Documents required
e-passport and ID card
(An e-passport has a small gold camera symbol on its front cover to signify that it contains biometric data.)
Minimum balance for Statement Savings Account (Non-Resident)
S$20,000
Fall below fee
S$10 – Waived for first 12 months
Singapore dollar deposits of non-bank depositors and monies and deposits denominated in Singapore dollars under the Supplementary Retirement Scheme are insured by the Singapore Deposit Insurance Corporation, for up to S$75,000 in aggregate per depositor per Scheme member by law. Monies and deposits denominated in Singapore dollars under the CPF Investment Scheme and CPF Retirement Sum Scheme are aggregated and separately insured up to S$75,000 for each depositor per Scheme member. Foreign currency deposits, dual currency investments, structured deposits and other investment products are not insured.
Available on the Apple App Store, Google Play Store and HuaWei AppGallery.
Available on the Apple App Store, Google Play Store and HuaWei AppGallery.
Available on the Apple App Store, Google Play Store and HuaWei AppGallery.
Available on the Apple App Store, Google Play Store and HuaWei AppGallery.
If you hold a biometric chip passport from Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, or Mainland China and in Singapore or plan to come to Singapore soon for work, study, medical or to buy a property, you will be able to begin the account application and onboarding process via the OCBC Digital app.
Convenience
There is no need to visit any OCBC branch. The entire application can be done via your phone.
Ease of Application
For applications via this channel, your ID/passport details will be populated into the application form after scanning them. You are only required to verify your personal information and complete the account application by filling a few additional details after that.
Instant
Upon successful completion and approval of your account application, you will receive your account numbers immediately. If we need to perform additional checks for your application, you will receive your account numbers within 3 working days (upon approval of your application).
You can choose to be onboarded via English or Chinese by choosing your preferred language at the start of the journey. In the event of inconsistency between the English and Chinese versions, the English version will be used.
Foreign currency deposits are subject to exchange rate fluctuations that may provide opportunities and risks. Earnings on foreign currency deposits would be dependent on the exchanges rates prevalent at the time of their maturity if any conversion takes place. Exchange controls may be applicable from time to time to certain foreign currencies. You should therefore determine whether any foreign currency deposit is suitable for you in the light of your investment objectives, financial means and risk profile. Any pre-termination costs will be deducted from your deposit.
Promotional interest rate| Currency | Tenure (months) |
Apply via |
| Singapore Dollar (SGD) | 12 | Internet Banking Mobile Banking |
How it works| Referral reward | Bonus reward | |
| 1st referral | S$15 | + S$10 |
| 2nd to 4th referral | S$15 each | – |
| 5th referral | S$15 | + S$20 |
| 6th to 9th referral | S$15 each | – |
| 10th referral | S$15 | + S$30 |
| Total rewards | S$150 | + S$60 |
From the 11th referral onwards, you will receive S$15 for each referral.
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