erm, it's missing Mastercard/Visa logo

Here u go. Referral code deleted already. Hahahaha

Happy to share that I have successfully opened my OCBC Singapore account with just my IC and Passport.

The process of applying through the app is a bit a pain in the ass, as needs to do several times for the app to accept my IC. Tips, the ic can be slightly outside the rectangle.

Took about 3 working days for the account to be approved. Was given Global Savings Account and Statement Savings Account.

Initial deposit required is just SGD1000, it can be from your Singaporean bank account or Malaysian bank account. I already have Maybank SG account. So this is very seamless.

Despite the T&C showing initial deposit for non-resident Statement Savings Account is SGD20k. I just needed to deposit SGD1k. Not sure if this only applies for Malaysians or what.

Regardless, even if the fall below fee for non-resident Statement Savings Account which is 20k is imposed as per T&C (no fee for first year), don't worry, we can go around this.  cool2.gif

Once you have access to the OCBC SG online banking, you can immediately apply for other accounts like OCBC 360 (minimum balance 3k) or OCBC Frank (minimum balance 1k), Monthly Savings account (minimum balance 500) or other OCBC SG accounts. I prefer OCBC 360. I will close Statement Savings Account after this.

So for all Malaysians residing in Malaysia, with no SG pass whatsoever. Right now we have 3 easy options for SG bank accounts (Maybank, CIMB and OCBC), everything done online, super easy.

Have you closed your OCBC SG Statement Savings Account yet? I don't see any option to do so online. From the site's FAQ https://www.ocbc.com/personal-banking/help-...ccounts/general, it seems that the only ways to do so are to either:

1. Physically mail Accounting Closure Form,
2. Walk into a branch to do so

Anyone else have gone through this process? I opened my account around Nov last year so still have some waiver time, but need to start preparing.. lol.

(haven't fully read TnC for any catch yet) seems like no fall below fee for the 1st year (deposit, then withdraw), but this means u need to set a calendar to close it 6 months in the future, all to get that S$15 reward

privatequity 360 had a promo going on. S$15 upon successful open

i see, should i create? or stick to Statement Savings Acc for simplicity?

Use moneymatch. Remit on weekday 9am and it'll appear in sg bank by lunchtime

btw, what are the minimum balance required for both your ocbc acct?

where to check the minimum balance?

i juz opened via app n its created instantly. why prefer OCBC 360? i have Statement Savings Acc and Global Savings Acc now.

Did not open 360 as it needs 3k minimum balance. SSA and GSA are given by default on new account creation, but SSA requires 1k min balance waived for first year. Eventually will need to close SSA to open the Monthly Savings Account which only requires SGD500 minimum balance.

Question now is whether SSA can be closed online? Or will need to physically mail in / walk into branch.

It's SGD 20K minimum balance for SSA if you're non SG resident.

OCBC SSA SG Acc, can i get debit card?

u need working pass for malaysians

i see, without working pass, i can only get bank acc n do online transfer?

Have you closed your OCBC SG Statement Savings Account yet? I don't see any option to do so online. From the site's FAQ https://www.ocbc.com/personal-banking/help-...ccounts/general, it seems that the only ways to do so are to either:

1. Physically mail Accounting Closure Form,
2. Walk into a branch to do so

Anyone else have gone through this process? I opened my account around Nov last year so still have some waiver time, but need to start preparing.. lol.

here's what the card looks like