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aba9785
post Dec 23 2019, 10:57 AM

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thanks for recommending InstaREM, just created an account today, pending verification now.

previously i'm using transferwise, i guess instarem would be another good options.
will try to compare both and see which one give me the better rate (as in amount received) when i need to remit/transfer money
aba9785
post Dec 23 2019, 11:48 PM

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QUOTE(jack2 @ Dec 23 2019, 09:35 PM)
InstaREM can be verified via online or must present?
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source:

Singaporean citizens and permanent residents would be able to use the government’s MyInfo e-service to get verified on InstaReM.

MyInfo uses SingPass to verify an individual’s personal details, such as name, date of birth, and home address. It then automatically fills out online forms for users with these details. This means that additional personal details do not have to be filled in nor supporting documents submitted. With the new process in place, InstaReM users in Singapore can now enjoy faster online registrations.

Foreigners or work pass holders with SingPass credentials can also login using MyInfo. The platform will auto-populate all their data except the address field. This will have to be filled in manually and hence they’ll need to submit the proof of address as a supporting document.
https://www.instarem.com/blog/instarem-enab...on-with-myinfo/

you need to provide proof of your stay (if you choose country = singapore)
aba9785
post Dec 26 2019, 09:46 AM

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QUOTE(Ramjade @ Dec 26 2019, 05:21 AM)
Memang. We Malaysians practically got no luck with instarem Singapore. There are only 3 ways to bring money back to Malaysia from Singapore.
- transferwise
- cimb sg
- 3rd fintech not tested yet.
Not very good. Cimb usually better rates. But still cheaper than DBS. Cimb > transferwise > DBS
I think got issue with transferwise (got something to do with him involving with bitcoin). Hence sharing of information among financial companies.
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I'm trying instarem at the moment.

Dec 23 - opening account, submit necessary document online
Dec 24 - account approved (approx 22 hours for the approval). Initiate money transfer SDG1k to my Malaysia account around 9.30am. (transfered to their Sg bank account)
Dec 25 - still haven't receive anything. can't blame them, it's festive holiday.
Dec 26 - received the following email, seems like they just going to process my transaction ranting.gif


Greetings from InstaReM!

We have processed your payment from our end and sent the same for disbursement to your beneficiary’s account. Your beneficiary should receive the funds within 1 business day.


I was comparing Instarem and transferwise on Dec 24.
actually both is having same conversion rate, I decided to give instarem a try (as recommended by other bro here) and I found a $12 discount code.

will update when I receive the money in my malaysian bank account.


not really complaining, my first time using transferwise also took me 2 business day.
Subsequent transaction is same day
aba9785
post Dec 26 2019, 01:49 PM

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QUOTE(alexanderclz @ Dec 26 2019, 01:09 PM)
u will probably get an email saying ur funds returned from the bank pending bank statement. subsequent ones should be fast.
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hmm..which bank statement?
Singapore or Malaysia bank? icon_question.gif
aba9785
post Dec 26 2019, 01:54 PM

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just check my My bank, it's in.
under

Instarem - Instarem Malaysia SD - INxxxx
aba9785
post Dec 26 2019, 03:19 PM

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QUOTE(alexanderclz @ Dec 26 2019, 03:08 PM)
from the transferring babk
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suspect maybe some new procedures change after multiple complain?
anyway, I already received the money (from SGD to MYR) rclxm9.gif
aba9785
post Dec 27 2019, 10:47 AM

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QUOTE(kart @ Dec 27 2019, 04:47 AM)
aba9785, thank you for sharing your experience of opening and using Instarem Singapore account (allowing you to transfer and convert SGD to other currencies).

1) Are you a Malaysian working in Singapore? Most likely, your Singapore employment pass allows you to open an Instarem Singapore account, right?
2) Looking at the transaction description in your Malaysia savings account, can you tell how Instarem transferred your MYR into your Malaysia savings account? Interbank GIRO (IBG), or Instant Interbank Fund Transfer (IBFT)?
3) Do you have a Instarem Malaysia account (allowing you to transfer and convert MYR to other currencies)?
Thank you for sharing your experiences. Although many of us have Instarem Malaysia account, many of us do not have Instarem Singapore account, because many of us are not working in Singapore.
My concern is that once the SGD-to-MYR promotional rate is not extended by CIMB Singapore in year 2020, we have to rely on the more expensive SGD-to-MYR conversion rate, imposed by TransferWise.
I do not have the figures. However, I am guessing that SGD-to-MYR conversion rate imposed by Instarem Singapore should be better, than the rate imposed by TransferWise. In short, you are in a much better position, than many of us here.
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I checked my bank and i think the statement is not yet ready, but here's what I got for TransferWise (again from Transferwise SGD to MYR)

-Tranglo Sdn Bhd .
Interbank Giro Transfer
Remittance Bank - Alliance

- TransferWise Malaysia
Interbank Giro Transfer
Remittance Bank - UOB

Will update on the InstaREM transaction once my bank statement is ready (might be next year cos this is a basic saving account)

Nope, I don't have InstaRem Malaysia account.
Will try to open it next week.



I have a question, you all are transferring MYR to SGD? or SGD to MYR?
What's the reason/purpose?
Would it be better to use BitCoin instead?
aba9785
post Dec 27 2019, 04:18 PM

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here's the update for InstaRem (from SGD to MYR)

-InstaREM Malaysia SD.
Interbank Giro Transfer
Remittance Bank - OCBC
aba9785
post Apr 22 2022, 07:02 PM

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QUOTE(coolguy99 @ Apr 19 2022, 08:43 AM)
Nice for those who has not open an account  biggrin.gif
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Curious...what would be the benefit of Maybank SG iSAVvy savings account ? hmm.gif
can share?

 

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