Discuss the different banking options, rates, offers and perks.
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Tue, 14 Sep 2021 10:00 am
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Stamford American International School
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Staying, Living in Singapore
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Stamford American International Singapore offers an holistic education for students from 2 months to 18 years of age, being the first and only school...
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Stamford American International School seems like an excellent choice for expat families in Singapore. I like that it offers multiple internationally...
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Sat, 13 Dec 2025 5:00 pm
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Last post by joop
Wed, 07 Jan 2009 3:28 pm
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Banking in Singapore
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rjh73 » Mon, 08 Aug 2011 1:00 am
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Hi
I am moving to Singapore very soon and need to find some information on how long it takes to transfer money back to the UK.
I currently bank...
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If you're looking to change currency as part of the transfer, these folks might be worth checking out:
I have no affiliation with them btw, I...
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Last post by Mi Amigo
Fri, 12 Aug 2011 11:45 am
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Personal loan for expat?
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dubplate » Mon, 08 Aug 2011 1:45 pm
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Hello,
I am a expat here, been in singapore just over 6months, get paid reasonsably well.
I am keen for some advice on getting a personal loan, id...
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no, none of them are free title - all of them are under a mortgage - but the mortgages aren't geared very high.
I have checked DBS - they only offer...
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Last post by dubplate
Mon, 08 Aug 2011 3:19 pm
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Which banks are better for expats looking for home loans?
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nmgsgp » Sun, 17 Jul 2011 12:09 am
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Hi all,
I am a foreigner married to a singaporean. We currently live overseas but plan to move to Singapore in the next 1-2 years and, hence, looking into...
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nmgsgp,
Here is some tips (true facts). Many people didn't know that the banker sits in the showroom are offering better rates compared to their...
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Last post by MrsChen
Thu, 04 Aug 2011 4:59 pm
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Banking issues
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Geardownflap20 » Thu, 21 Apr 2011 9:44 am
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Hi,
I'll shortly be moving to Singapore but will still be paid in the UK, so I'll need to move an amount of money each month from my UK bank to an...
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you forgot about using money broker. their cut are usually lower and rates better. have a look at www.hifx.co.uk or www.ukforex.com.
another option...
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Last post by Mad Scientist
Sat, 18 Jun 2011 5:13 am
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Wanted: UOB, OCBC or DBS Bank Account Holder...
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SageSeeker » Tue, 14 Jun 2011 11:17 pm
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I'm an Ex-pat looking to open a bank account in Singapore. If you have an account with a reputable bank in Singapore maybe we can help each other...
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First of all nobody here is going to issue a letter of recommendation to somebody that they do not know personally. You have to be quite naive to...
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Last post by JackDaniels
Thu, 16 Jun 2011 5:24 am
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Can I receive payment using my personal bank account?
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the19trier » Tue, 07 Jun 2011 10:19 am
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My firm is an LLP registered in SG, and its business is entirely oversea. I need to receive payment from oversea companies and pay oversea...
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I find it odd that your partner would accept this method of accounting to be honest.
Also have you been approved by MOM yet?
EntrePass will not be...
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Last post by ksl
Thu, 09 Jun 2011 2:29 am
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Best credit card to maximize air miles?
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londonbowler » Sat, 14 May 2011 3:39 pm
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Like many expats, I travel a lot as part of my job and have a large number of office expenses. I put these on my personal card and am reimbursed. I...
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Interesting list you have there. I'm confused as to why the Citibank card is down as the 4th as it seems to be equivalent to the DBS Amex card in...
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Last post by aster
Thu, 19 May 2011 11:19 am
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Benefit of being local whilst searching for Banking job
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Moonman01 » Wed, 18 May 2011 6:41 pm
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Hi,
I'm an experienced banking business analyst considering a move to Singapore.
However, im unsure if its best to take the plunge and move then...
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Personally, I think you'll get far more traction if you are on the ground here in SG. Of course, that's if it is financially viable to do so. Faiing...
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Last post by BillyB
Thu, 19 May 2011 10:43 am
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Opening bank account in singapore
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lonelysin » Thu, 19 May 2011 7:17 am
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Hi,
My prospective employer has offered me a position through email but has yet to ask me sign any employment offer letter or perform medical...
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Oh, but you can. Do a search of the board as it was just discussed within the past 2 weeks.
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Last post by sundaymorningstaple
Thu, 19 May 2011 8:34 am
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Banks in singapore-Loyalty program, transfer to/from Aus etc
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ozroadrunner » Wed, 06 Apr 2011 8:14 am
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THis is slightly similar to 'brah''s post.. but didn't want to hijack his post..
I will be moving shortly to Singapore and wondering what the best...
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Good point. CCs are generally worth using in the base currency only.
That's why some cards issued by some banks, like Maybank, entice you with...
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Last post by aster
Wed, 20 Apr 2011 9:10 am
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Which bank to use for a personal bank/checking account?
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mostly gone » Thu, 14 Oct 2010 8:36 pm
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I am in Singapore and need to open a local bank account. Which bank do you recommend?
I will be using the account as a normal chequeing account,...
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Hi Curiousgeorge,
I'm interested to know which bank you opened your account with, I'm moving to Singapore shortly, but will be paid my salary in the...
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Last post by BillyB
Tue, 19 Apr 2011 9:57 am
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Which banks are good?
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Brah » Tue, 05 Apr 2011 6:58 pm
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There's probably a thread on this but it's easier to ask....
I liked my current bank until they pulled a shady move recently, so am going to pull...
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I'm with POSB. I don't have much of a problem with them apart from them charging people for putting money in their own bank accounts..........what a...
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Last post by BigSis
Fri, 15 Apr 2011 10:57 am
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Opening bank a/c as no resident
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JR8 » Wed, 30 Mar 2011 9:45 am
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I'm currently dealing with some personal admin and juggling bank accounts.
I've had SGn bank accounts, but only opened them when legally resident....
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Thanks Strong Eagle, I guess that all makes sense.
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Last post by nburge
Thu, 14 Apr 2011 10:59 pm
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Anyone Use Citi for their Mortgage?
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jostonusa » Tue, 05 Apr 2011 1:50 pm
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We are American citizens recently moved here. We currently have a Ctiibank account. We were told that they do not offer mortgage lending to US...
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Exactly what we are doing. HSBC is an option and there are several local banks where we already know American can get loans. Citibank was first...
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Last post by jostonusa
Tue, 05 Apr 2011 4:01 pm
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bank account in SG
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MBalen » Thu, 31 Mar 2011 11:34 am
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Hello!
I am on repeated 3-month tourist visas as my GF is Singaporean.
How might I open up bank account here? I am trying to avoid ATM fees, plus a...
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Oh ok. Thank you very much.
2,000 SGD is the minimum amount needed to open up a personal checking account at UOB, sir.:)
Mike
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Last post by MBalen
Mon, 04 Apr 2011 3:56 pm
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Last post by dubplate
Mon, 04 Apr 2011 1:23 pm
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credit card fraud
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tina1980 » Fri, 01 Apr 2011 11:18 am
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A friend of mine had his Credit card reissued to his old address and was used by some one to happily swipe it for a nice huge amount at Courts !!!...
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SMS: The Singpost mail redirection can go for longer period, but the longer it is, the higher the cost is - like 1 month is 30$, 2 month is 70$ 3...
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Last post by JR8
Fri, 01 Apr 2011 4:57 pm
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DBS Bank Test, any ideas please help!
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unrevealed » Wed, 09 Mar 2011 6:07 pm
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Hi there,
Im attending a test for a customer service position at DBS Bank this week but no idea what to cover, especially MATHS which always give me...
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Thanks for asking Gocanucks. Sadly I got kicked out of the battle! Would highly appreciate if you could lend me some advice but I suppose I haven't...
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Last post by unrevealed
Tue, 22 Mar 2011 11:01 pm
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bank investment products
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Eau2011 » Sat, 26 Feb 2011 3:00 pm
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Poor thing,
Well, it is not only the Expats or you that fall into these traps or unscrupulousness people, locals got it bad as well, Not everything,...
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Insurance companies are OK , the problem is the agent themselves. Not all of them but many are two timer BS. Try buying insurance from AIA or...
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Last post by Mad Scientist
Wed, 02 Mar 2011 3:19 am
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Will getting a CC at another bank lower my current CC limit?
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aster » Fri, 25 Feb 2011 9:11 pm
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Because I pay for my serviced apartment using my CC the last thing I need is to see my current CC limit lowered just because a different bank gives...
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Many thanks, not looking to raise my spending so no extra credit needed, just want another card as it gives slightly more air miles and not everyone...
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Fri, 25 Feb 2011 10:27 pm
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