Discuss the different banking options, rates, offers and perks.
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Tue, 14 Sep 2021 10:00 am
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Canadian International School
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Pal » Sat, 18 Aug 2018 10:25 pm
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The Canadian International School (CIS) is a leading international school in Singapore. Founded in 1990, CIS has over...
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Bump for this thread 8-)
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Fri, 15 Jan 2021 6:08 pm
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Fri, 13 Dec 2019 12:14 pm
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Last post by joop
Wed, 07 Jan 2009 3:28 pm
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Best way to open a current account?
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LoriW » Sat, 09 May 2009 6:55 pm
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I'm due to be relocating in July, but will be visiting Singapore in the last 2 weeks in May for a holiday and to attempt to find somewhere to live...
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You have to be in Singapore to open an account. Why? So that you can sign the signature cards in the presence of a bank employee... simply mailing in...
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Last post by Strong Eagle
Sun, 10 May 2009 8:36 am
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Transferring money abroad
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nsomeck » Wed, 02 Jan 2008 2:55 pm
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I currently bank with DBS and am fed up of paying c SGD 60 everytime i make a transfer to my UK account.
What is the most cost-effecient way to...
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Sadly, we have a HSBC premier account.
Any idea why they are charging us $10 for each inter-Singapore bank transfer and our landlord requires that...
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Last post by AngMoKio
Fri, 01 May 2009 4:56 pm
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What is the best way to transfer money to HK
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guell » Sat, 04 Apr 2009 3:54 pm
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Dear all,
Any suggestion for the best way to transfer money from Singapore back to HK?
Thanks.
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HSBC Premier offer fee free transfers as long as you qualify.
For a $1000 as QRM suggests, a suitcase. Given you both use the same bank, have you...
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Last post by guell
Sat, 04 Apr 2009 10:05 pm
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Best way to send money home
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by canuckfemme » Fri, 26 Nov 2004 12:45 am
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wire transfers can get really expensive since i pay $25 to wire it home, and my bank acct in canada charges another $10 CAD as service fee. western...
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Carrier pigeon any good :) I see they are using them to get mobile phones into prisons :lol:
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Last post by ksl
Thu, 02 Apr 2009 11:33 pm
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advice on stop payment check for bad service
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pakjohn » Tue, 24 Feb 2009 6:18 pm
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Need some advice on how best to proceed:
Last week we had family visiting from our home country, including small kids. Our dryer went out, for those...
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Just goes to show!!! Glad it worked out for you - could have done without the grief, though. I too would have stood my ground, even if it were $30....
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Last post by sierra2469alpha
Wed, 25 Feb 2009 5:34 pm
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Foreign companies and local bank accounts
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chuck1rar » Mon, 26 Jan 2009 2:09 pm
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Firstly I know this is possible just want some advice from those who have had experience in doing this..
Have a foreign registered company that does...
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I'd suggest getting some assistance with it.
It's way too much trouble do it by yourself.
Lawyers and accountants can help.
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Last post by redmanti
Sun, 01 Feb 2009 4:08 pm
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online savings account in €
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donking07 » Fri, 16 Jan 2009 2:31 pm
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Hey folks
as singapore has a very friendly tax policy to foreign money i would like to have an singaporean current account which i want to keep in...
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ey ey,
yeah thanks that was an informative post.
I thought that there would be sooo many other good banks i don't even know,but i have probably...
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Last post by donking07
Wed, 21 Jan 2009 5:12 pm
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Bank Account - Minimum Balance
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Jack_Hunk » Tue, 30 Sep 2008 11:12 pm
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I'm not sure if this is the right place to ask this question.. but any help here is very much appreciated.
I need to open a personal banking account...
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Hi,
Most of the standard saving account in Singapore has a minimum deposit of $500. If the average daily balance is less than $500, a $2/mth fee...
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Last post by LT
Wed, 29 Oct 2008 1:30 pm
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Depositing check from the USA
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bogdang » Tue, 21 Oct 2008 10:55 am
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Hey,
I was thinking writing a check from my account in the US and depositing it in the bank in SG would be the easiest way of transferring my...
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I currently have an online HSBC account here in the U.S. but will be moving to Singapore soon. If I open a HSBC account locally in Singapore will I...
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Last post by Stoven
Thu, 23 Oct 2008 11:27 am
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Opening a DBS account
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cbat » Wed, 07 May 2008 2:50 am
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Hi, I will be moving to Singapore at the end of June and am flying out next week for a house hunting/orientation trip with my company and was hoping...
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Just wanted to say thanks for everyone's advice, was in singapore a week ago and opened up a DBS saving's account with my passport and IPL and it...
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Last post by maneo
Mon, 13 Oct 2008 11:35 pm
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Banking Options - Relocating from Sydney to Singapore
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Sydney » Wed, 10 Nov 2004 2:46 pm
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Hi Everyone,
I have 2 mortgages with an Australian bank and have been presented with the opportunity to work in Singapore for the next 5 years. I...
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You may want to consult a banker in the bank for your case. Approach banks such as Citibank or HSBC on the issue of mortage refinanching. They should...
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Last post by alanwisley
Thu, 09 Oct 2008 11:03 pm
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Are bank deposits insured?
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jrjrg » Wed, 17 Sep 2008 8:23 pm
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Hi
Are the local bank deposits insured? Is there a FDIC equivalent?
Thanks.
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Yes, come to the wrose senario, 20k is granteeded for all banks in fix desposites, for US banks is 10k.
Wrong. US banks are federally insured to...
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Last post by Strong Eagle
Mon, 22 Sep 2008 7:46 pm
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What bank that exist in both US and Singapore
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newbie2sg » Fri, 22 Aug 2008 12:35 pm
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I am looking for a bank that is available on both US and Singapore. Please advise...
Thanks,
JNI
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HSBC: world's local bank :D
H - Horribly
S - Stupid
B - Business
C - Concepts
Once you've sorted their Premier system they are OK, but not great....
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Last post by sierra2469alpha
Mon, 25 Aug 2008 6:30 pm
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Require Advise for a car loan for a used car
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kingajit » Mon, 04 Aug 2008 6:15 am
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Hello friends,
I am buying a used Avante 8 months old OPC , 3000km ,from my friend who is migrating out of singapore. Its going to be my first car. I...
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It is possible for you to do that. You just need to get a hire purchase loan from banks and pay the transfer to lta and also get an insurance....
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Last post by stylezmind
Thu, 07 Aug 2008 6:43 pm
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Whats the best/cheapest way to send money??
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MomRazz » Wed, 30 Jul 2008 10:53 pm
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Hello people!
I hope someone can give me good advice.
Whats the best und cheapest way to send money from Switzerland to Singapore on a montley...
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hey durain - nice to see you again...
Yeh they actually aren't TOO bad...in comparison to ANZ they are on par. The only better rates we get are...
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Last post by sierra2469alpha
Thu, 31 Jul 2008 6:13 pm
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Transfering money out of Singapore
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Jonesy » Mon, 14 Apr 2008 11:35 am
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Hi,
Does anyone have an idea of the best way to transfer money out of Singapore. In particular to the UK. Basically I'm looking for a cheap and...
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Hmm, must say I've only transferred money to Singapore and never the other way round. Here in Europe if you negotiate well with your bank, it can...
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Last post by Petales Soufflez!
Mon, 09 Jun 2008 7:27 pm
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Banking for a short term expat
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regal » Sat, 07 Jun 2008 4:35 am
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Hello all. Great site with a lot of useful information.
I plan to be in Spore on a 6-12 month expat assignment without family. My compensation will...
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just open a local bank account and transfer the money from your US bank to it. you will get an ATM card for withdrawing cash. job done.
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Last post by durain
Sat, 07 Jun 2008 4:40 am
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Crap banks in Singapore
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ukdesigner » Thu, 08 May 2008 4:59 pm
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I'm wondering if anybody else has come across the uslessness of the banks for business in singapore.
Here's my dilema with a global bank here in...
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Definitely the banks in SG can't be on par with England as MAS practise tight control and banks here have to constantly keep their books in good look...
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Last post by Winxkid
Mon, 02 Jun 2008 10:36 pm
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Which Singapore bank do you use (and why)?
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north » Tue, 22 Apr 2008 5:18 pm
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Hi, I'm getting paid here in US Dollars, so have to open up one (or 2) bank accounts. I have Citibank in the US, but there doesn't seem to be a big...
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remersonh,
Sums them up pretty easily. That's why I use 'em as well. :wink:
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Last post by sundaymorningstaple
Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:56 pm
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HSBC ATM Charges in Singapore?
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fig1 » Wed, 23 Apr 2008 5:02 am
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Hi,
Im transferring my HSBC bank account from UK to Singapore but have heard that HSBC customers are charged for using other ATMs or can't use other...
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Just bear in mind that HSBC cards can only be used in atm5 or HSBC's own ATMS. The EFTPOS info is correct - CS etc you can take money out.
HSBC's...
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Wed, 23 Apr 2008 1:50 pm
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