I went UOB OCBC they didn't want to allow me la...need working permit

yes not easy to open with them. unless you bring abundle of cash. perhaps will consider u.

u may try with Maybank or DBS.

I opened few years ago b4 they close the gate.

I think after this election, they might reconsider. change their perception against us.

This post has been edited by prince_mk: May 10 2018, 08:25 AM

Dont go to the big 3. Go to Stan Chart at Raffles Place. There is a trick to let them open for you without questions. PM me if you want to know how.

will the new govt impose rules for those who wants to open bank acc overseas?

Anything is possible now,....

Noted thx

It has already been a known fact that Malaysians are not allowed to open an account in SG if you dont have a work permit.

can still open now. just go support with some unit trust etc...

Please la. That's not true.

Only if you can justify why you need an account there.

For investment. For savings.. good enough reasons. i actually open all my Bank accounts using these Reasons.
afterall.. its the. FINANCIAL HUB OF ASIA.

I was in Maybank Sg to close my bank account. and the girl behind counter
ask me if i sure want close coz after July 18 cannot open without Work Permit. After that i walk to OCBC to do banking and the staff there say same thing.

True or not i hv no idea.. i hearsay from the 2 bank staff only and just sharing here.

Which means true. Haiz...

So much for being "financial hub"

I have a CIMB FastSaver Account.

Recently, I received a call from an officer from CIMB Singapore, saying that the officer is assigned to be my personal banker.

Huh, CIMB FastSaver Account is just a normal savings account. I am just an average Joe. Thus, I am not someone with substantial deposit in the bank, to the extent that the bank assigns a personal banker to me.

Is this call genuine? And, is there any fee in getting any advice or service from this personal banker?

This post has been edited by kart: Jul 9 2018, 10:30 PM

Best way is call Cimb SG yourself up and ask. Keep in mind that it's not worth keeping >SGD50k in Cimb SG. Max you should keep is SGF50k.
If you exceed that limit, find another place.

What’s the reason behind it? Why not more than 50k?

Why? Good question.
<SGD50k = 1%p.a
>SGD50k = 0.6% p.a
I am not generous enough to let Cimb earn the 0.4%

This post has been edited by Ramjade: Jul 10 2018, 05:35 AM

Managed to open both Maybank iSAVvy and CIMB FastSaver-i thanks to the info here.

Here's my journey if it helps anyone in the future:

Maybank:
1. Downloaded and filled in iSAVvy application form from maybank sg site
2. Submitted form, IC and utility bill to Maybank SS15 Subang Jaya branch on Raya eve (14 June 2018)
*was told utility bill not required if IC and mailing address in form is same, but no harm including it
*did not attach bank draft for initial amount of SGD500
3. Waited around 3 weeks and heard nothing yet, dropped an email to CallCentre@maybank.com.sg (3 July 2018)
*before that unable to contact Maybank SS15 Subang Jaya as lines were always busy/gave up waiting on hold for person in charge of savings account
4. Got misscall from Maybank SG, and later an email informing me that relevant department has been notified regarding my application status check (5 July 2018)
5. Got a call from Maybank SS15 Subang Jaya, turns out the forms are still in Malaysia and will be couriered via DHL to Singapore the same day (10 July 2018)
6. Got an SMS from Maybank SG regarding OTP registration with my mobile number (16 July 2018)
7. Got a welcome call from Maybank SG regarding account activation and to lookout for pins, security token and debit card in the mailbox (17 July 2018)
8. Got my pins, security token and debit card in 2 separate batches over the week and following week (20 - 26 July 2018)
9. Transferred to cover Maybank and CIMB's initial opening amount via Instarem - RM10 off with welcome promo code (~5:30pm 30 July 2018)
10. Money appeared in Maybank SG account as inward FAST transfer, amount as shown during Instarem transfer confirmation - no inward fee like TT (~3:45pm 31 July 2018)

CIMB:
1. Applied using online form for CIMB FastSaver-i
2. Submitted form with uploaded IC (front + back) image and utility bill PDF
3. Got account number at the end of application and welcome email
4. Transferred via FAST the initial amount from Maybank SG (31 July 2018)
5. Got a call from CIMB SG, apparently my IC uploads weren't captured - had to attach and reply on top of welcome email (1 Aug 2018)
6. Got email acknowledging my attachments and SMS later in the day informing me that account has been activated (2 Aug 2018)
Update: After activation, you should expect to get code for cimbclicks First Time Login via SMS (together with welcome SMS), and security token via mail 1-2 weeks later

Also did MoneyMatch and Instarem registration:
1. MoneyMatch - online KYC
2. Instarem - 2 min KYC at my office area in Bangsar

This post has been edited by roarus: Oct 7 2018, 10:45 PM

Dear all, I just joined to work at SG and need to open a DBS account for salary. However read comments on high initial deposit amount but their website mentionef no initial deposit required?? I'm a S pass holder. Pls advise. Post script i don't have much money yo deposit like 500sgd now.. 😌😌😌

since you need to have a Letter from the human resource department of current employer, you can ask your HR department to check out the latest requirement for you?

Yea tomorrow will do as today is public. However just curious. Any past experience lads? Initial deposit for DBS