Went to my nearest Maybank branch but they say can't open isavvy bank account. However, email says can open as long as there is "recommendation" letter from the branch.

How to proceed? Any advice?

EDIT: I know why. I went to the wrong branch.

Will try again soon.

Yup. I went to the wrong branch earlier, so the officers there said I couldn't open an account with them. So, I went to the "right" branch thereafter.

My branch is in SSC Butterworth, Penang.

At the end of the account application document, you will see a list of branches and wealth centers where you can submit the application form.



The application form can be downloaded here: https://www.maybank2u.com.sg/iwov-resources...n-Form-mbmy.pdf

I strongly suggest you to phone the branch the day before you go to ask for the documents and preparatory works to do so that you don't have to run back and forth between your house and the bank for any missing supporting documents. I am afraid different branches can have different guidelines.

Good luck.

Yup. I went to the wrong branch earlier, so the officers there said I couldn't open an account with them. So, I went to the "right" branch thereafter.

My branch is in SSC Butterworth, Penang.

At the end of the account application document, you will see a list of branches and wealth centers where you can submit the application form.



The application form can be downloaded here: https://www.maybank2u.com.sg/iwov-resources...n-Form-mbmy.pdf

I strongly suggest you to phone the branch the day before you go to ask for the documents and preparatory works to do so that you don't have to run back and forth between your house and the bank for any missing supporting documents. I am afraid different branches can have different guidelines.

Good luck.

Some updates on my Maybank SG account opening. (Ya, it has been quite some time).

Malaysia Maybank officer phoned me to confirm my university name and purpose of opening account. He told me SG bank opening is stricter now, so they phoned applicants in person to verify details.

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?