Singapore Expats

Opening SP utilities account outside of Singapore

Discuss about where to live, renting a property, tenancy issues, property trend and property investment in Singapore.
Post Reply
HW90
Newbie
Newbie
Posts: 1
Joined: Sat, 09 Sep 2023 6:09 pm

Opening SP utilities account outside of Singapore

Post by HW90 » Sat, 09 Sep 2023 6:16 pm

Hi everyone,
I'm due to arrive in Singapore in about 2 weeks, already signed a tenancy agreement starting the day I arrive (checked it was all legit by a local friend) but have realised that getting utilities switched on is a bit of a process.

It seems I need my FIN card and a Singapore phone number to sign up for a SP utilities account, and then to book an appointment which could be up to two weeks after that. This could mean I'm without utilities for 3 weeks if I need to get my actual card before setting up the account. Is there any way to set up the account temporarily with a foreign phone number and just my FIN from my IPA so that I would have utilities available soon after I move in?

Thanks in advance!

Search By



User avatar
abbby
Manager
Manager
Posts: 2224
Joined: Thu, 21 Jul 2005 3:00 am
Answers: 3
Location: Tiny Island

Re: Opening SP utilities account outside of Singapore

Post by abbby » Mon, 25 Sep 2023 4:17 pm

Your agent could probably assist you with that for your utilities opening. Use his/her local mobile number. Ask for permission. But you will need your Fin number for application.
The secret of life is honesty and fair dealing. If you can fake that, you've got it made. - Groucho Marx (1890-1977)

Post Reply
  • Similar Topics
    Replies
    Views
    Last post

Return to “Property Talk, Housing & Rental”

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 5 guests