how to get cimb debit card? still got yearly fees?

Yes. Not worth it as you can only withdraw at cimb bank in SG and they only have a branch at one place in Singapore. So not worth it

owh I see, then just stick with the maybank debit card instead. foc.

You don't need debit card in sg if you have bigpay. Almost everywhere accept cards.

Hi, May I know when did you submit your application ya? I submitted towards end of June but have yet to receive any news. Other than the call by MBB Malaysia, did you receive any letters etc?

This post has been edited by asil66: Sep 2 2020, 02:26 PM

Hi,

Luckily you reminded me, otherwise I nearly forgot I have an ongoing application for a bank account in SG. I have forgotten the exact date, but luckily I left some trail behind in the forum.

So, according to this post:

It's June 10, some 3 months back. Since then, I only received that phone call from another branch close to Bukit Mertajam, otherwise no updates from any party.

So, did you receive any letters/phone calls from MBB (either MBB M'sia or MBB SG) as well?

This post has been edited by TOS: Sep 2 2020, 05:23 PM

maybe in the future wanna withdraw cash

Nope... No news / updates at all... I try calling the branch i submitted da docs to. Tried few times oso nobody answered.

I believe that many of us here have CIMB Singapore FastSaver Account.

Since the savings interest is reduced from 1% to 0.5% for the first S$50,000 a few months ago, are you still keeping your liquid money in this savings account, or in other banking product from other bank or financial institution?

Thank you for your information.

I am using my money faster than I can store them. So not an issue for me. The downside of having access to so many markets. So many things to buy.

If you are concerned, can look into stashaway and endowus.

Yes, still keeping 100k SGD in the Fastsaver. Interest rate is 0.825, monthly interest is roughly SGD 70 per month. As I am not keeping my SGD for interest reasons that is OK for me in these times. No FD promo around, so what else to do?

Updates of may Maybank SG Account application:

Received this message yesterday at around 2 p.m.

Seems like my card is ready, but kind of wonder if it will be useful at all. Hopefully the online banking system is working.

Not useful cause maybank atm are hard to find. Only available at their branch.
But hey it's free.

This post has been edited by Ramjade: Sep 9 2020, 07:55 PM

And here it comes, just checked my mail box and...

5 letters from SG, all come at once. One of them with a Maybank SG logo behind.

Kind of curious what are they. Some were dated back to late August.





This post has been edited by TOS: Sep 9 2020, 08:05 PM

Ok, summary for all 5 letters. I am speechless.

1. One letter informs me of my Maybank SG debit card number plus a designated PIN number. (Not sure if I can change Maybank SG debit card PIN from a Malaysia ATM? Ramjade)

2. 2nd one informs me of the security token for online banking security (Gee, that tool looks gorgeous).

3. 3rd one is the card itself. (How come I got a platinum debit card? I didn't apply for the "platinum version". Ramjade) There is a booklet introducing the platinum card itself.

4. 4th one is the Access ID which is needed for online banking activation.

5. Last one is the general letter thanking me for applying isavvy account, plus info on account number. It says:

I won't post any photos here due to privacy concerns, but if anyone needs a general view of each letter, I am happy to PM them (with sensitive details cropped out of course).

First-time experience opening offshore banking account. Cool stuffs indeed.

This post has been edited by TOS: Sep 9 2020, 08:31 PM

Pin number can't be change at Malaysian maybank. So keep that pin somewhere until you can make atrip down. Don't activate the card also no problem.
All maybank sg card is "platinum debit card" by default.

You need to make sure you received all of that


If you are missing one, wait a few days.

Sure, will go to the post office to check if missing anything since I got the red "Sesuatu untuk Anda" slip. Maybe 1-2 things left behind. Will update here again tomorrow.

One off-topic question, can I use the Maybank debit card for SG's public transport like buses/train? I mean treating my Maybank card like an ezlink card. Is that possible? Will I pay the same price as ezlink/NETS card users?

For me I will just buy their card and topup using bigpay once I reach singapore. You can buy from their mrt stations.

Looking at all the requirements, I now have:

Maybank debit card, card PIN

Maybank online account number, access ID and security token.

But Maybank online banking PIN is missing. All but one of the letter mentions about the online banking PIN (that letter is the one that provides my access ID for online baking, and it says the PIN mailer is separately mailed to me, which I did not receive).

Is the online banking PIN the same as the card PIN?

This post has been edited by TOS: Sep 9 2020, 09:07 PM

Nope. Different pin.