OCBC Structured Deposits | Potentially Higher Returns | Singapore

STRUCTURED DEPOSITS

Stretch your investment with potentially higher returns

Why you will love this

Potentially higher returns than traditional time deposits

Initial investment amount will be returned if help to maturity and the bank remains solvent

Invest online anytime, anywhere via the OCBC app - no branch visit needed

Who can invest

Singaporean, Singapore PR or foreigner between 21 and 68 years old

Investment amount of minimally S$1000 online or S$5000  at the branch

Structured Deposits can be purchased using cash or Supplementary Retirement Scheme (SRS)

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

Invest online conveniently

OCBC is the first Singapore local bank which allows you to invest in Structured Deposits online conveniently

OCBC is the first Singapore local bank which allows you to invest in Structured Deposits online conveniently

Get started with just S$1,000

Start your investment journey from as little as S$1,000 - the lowest minimum investment amount for Structured Deposits available in the market today.

Start your investment journey from as little as S$1,000 - the lowest minimum investment amount for Structured Deposits available in the market today.

Payouts may be varied

In some cases, the interest payout may be linked to the performance of the underlying assets (e.g. equity, foreign exchange). If predetermined payout conditions are not met, you may not receive any interest payout for some or all interest payment periods.

In some cases, the interest payout may be linked to the performance of the underlying assets (e.g. equity, foreign exchange). If predetermined payout conditions are not met, you may not receive any interest payout for some or all interest payment periods.

Current Tranche

3 Years Interest Rate Linked Structured Deposits

The new OCBC Interest Rate Linked Structured Deposits gives you a fixed interest every 6 months until maturity, unless an Early Termination Event occurs or the deposit is redeemed early. The mechanics are shown in the table below:

  • Mechanics
  • Tranche (as of 10 October 2025)
Tranche (as of 17 October 2025)
Mechanics Tenor 3 Years
Interest Period (each period is 6 months) 1st and 2nd period 1.36%
3rd and 4th period 1.37%
5th and 6th period 1.38%
Your principal is 100% protected and guaranteed upon maturity.*

*Initial investment amount will be returned if held to maturity and the bank remains solvent.

*Penalty fee will be imposed if cancellation is made after the end of subscription period.

Why invest in structured deposits with ocbc?

A Structured Deposits is not a Fixed Deposit. Here's a comparison table of the main differences:

Structured Deposits Fixed Deposits

Minimum placement

SGD $1,000 (In multiples of SGD $100)

SGD $5,000 (For SGD currency placements)

Maturity period

Varies from 1 month to 6 years

Varies from 1 month to 20 months

Principal

Principal (or capital) will be repaid in full at maturity, or if the bank redeems (or 'calls') the deposit before maturity, provided the bank remains solvent.

Principal (or capital) will be repaid in full at maturity.

Returns

Potentially higher returns compared with fixed deposits. But you are exposed to more risks. Returns depend on performance of underlying asset or index.

Returns are usually lower.

Funds are normally placed in money markets for a short period of time (for example, overnight).

See FAQs for the full comparison table.

Updated as of 10 October 2025.

Plus, a quick look at how we compare with other Structured Deposits offerings in the market.

Additional Information

Structured Deposits can be purchased using cash or Supplementary Retirement Scheme (SRS).



This advertisement has not been reviewed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
Information presented as at 25 July 2023.

FAQs
Common questions
How can I subscribe to a Structured Deposits?

You can subscribe to a Structured Deposits by visiting an OCBC Branch for a sales representative to assist you with your application, or through the OCBC app/Internet Banking.

How do I cancel my Structured Deposits if I changed my mind after submitting my application?

Before the end of the subscription period:

  • You can cancel your Structured Deposits via the OCBC app or by going down to branch for a sales representative to assist you. The funds will be made available to you in the settlement account that you have selected once the cancellation has been submitted.

After the end of the subscription period:

  • You may submit a withdrawal for your Structured Deposits by going down to branch for a sales representative to assist you, with a pre-mature withdrawal penalty fee incurred. The penalty fee can only be provided to you by the sales representative at the branch, at the point of your inquiry. The amount repaid may be zero or substantially less than the initial placement amount.
  • We will process the instructions on your withdrawal, and funds will be made available to you based on the following weekly timelines.
Date of submission of instructions Funds availability in settlement account Whether Friday is a Business day
By Wednesday 5pm By Friday Yes
By Tuesday 5pm By Thursday No
Why is my Structured Deposits application being rejected after I have submitted my application successfully? 

While your Structured Deposits application may have been successfully submitted, there are several reasons why it could have been rejected upon further review:

Tranche availability Each successful launch will be contingent on the prevailing market conditions prior to the tranche start date.
Funding availability If funds are unable to be debited from the settlement account that you have selected during application, we will not be able to proceed with Structured Deposit placement.
Account eligibility

Please note that the following accounts are excluded for Structured Deposit settlement:

  • Debt Consolidation (D0)
  • Special Financial Relief Programme (Unsecured) (D1)
  • EasiCredit (D3, D4, D5, D6, D7, D8, D9, DA, DB, DY, DZ)
  • Personal Credit Line (DC)
  • Personal Line (RO)
  • Young Savers Account (S3)
  • Child Development Account (YC, YX)
  • Might Savers Account (M8)
  • Passbook Trust Account (S4)
  • Young Savers (SF)
  • Private Bank Accounts

    • Private Bank Global Savings (A7)
    • Private Bank Global Savings - Corporate (A8)
    • Private Bank Easisave (EH)
    • Private Bank Easisave - Corporate (EI)
    • Private Bank Statement Savings (SB)
    • Private Bank Statement Savings – Corporate (SC)

For all rejected Structured Deposits applications, we will be notifying you on the application outcome at least 2 working days before the tranche start date. You will be able to access the funds immediately which were previously set aside in your settlement account, once you have received the rejection notification.

For the full list of FAQs, please refer to this PDF.

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