[/list]i recommend opening MBB sg ar-rihla first instead https://apply.maybank.com.sg/regionalcasa/A...Opening/arrihla

Uhhh... Guys my sg cimb account just got activated successfully. I didn't receive a call from them at all  and got the pin and everything. I didn't deposit 990 into the account yet

you pick what you want to do next

1. activate MBB sg with S$200, then send S$1k to CIMB sg
   
   activate MBB sg using these steps from Maybank2u m'sia
   then once it's active, activate CIMB sg by sending S$1k from MBB sg
   
2. send S$1k to CIMB sg from CIMB my, ignore MBB sg. don't wait any longer as CIMB sg acct could risk closure if no deposit done
   
3. same as step 1, however, send only S$150 to CIMB sg, as experiment to replicate what Avangelice experienced
   

Step 1: Activate Your Account

Transfer the initial deposit into your new account via FAST from your personal bank account with another bank in Singapore.Should you wish to perform a funds transfer from your CIMB Malaysia account, simply link your new account to your CIMB Malaysia Clicks Internet Banking. Thereafter, perform a transfer from your own CIMB Malaysia account to activate your new account.

Step 2: Access your account via CIMB Clicks

Your account will be activated within 5 business days if the documents submitted are in order and the initial deposit is received, subject to the Bank’s approval.You will receive a 6-digit Activation Code via SMS within 1 business day upon account activation for you to perform your First Time Login via CIMB Clicks.Download CIMB Clicks Mobile App and set up your Digital Token to perform high value transactions.

Thank you once again for choosing CIMB Bank.

CIMB Bank Berhad,
Singapore Branch

tropik have you activated CIMB Clicks SG yet? until they manually approve and give you OTP sms code to sign up @ http://cimbclicks.com.sg/, the SGD money is effectively frozen. can see cannot touch from CIMB my

activating MBB sg would've been faster. CIMB sg approval will take 2 weeks and above. so unless u are ok to send S$200 from MBB my, might be better to let the MBB sg acct die else you have the monthly S$2 fee waiting for you if you are going to wait for CIMB sg clicks to be activated

tropik you can always try. it doesn't work for someone else

I see. Thank you very much for your info. I should at least give it a go when I travel to Singapore next time and at the same time, manage my expectation.

Vickers is their broker business, right? I just want a normal saving account first.

You need the Vickers to open their normal savings account. No trading account, no savings account.
No need. I opened mine as a student. No money. No active income.