Country Specific Information for DBS Remit
Important information you need to take note of when making an overseas fund transfer to Bangladesh, Canada, Eurozone, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mainland China, Myanmar, Philippines, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom & Vietnam.
Part of: Guides > Your Guide to Overseas Funds Transfer
DBS Remit to Bangladesh
- Ensure that your Recipient’s Full Name is as per their bank’s records in Bangladesh.
- Recipient account number in Bangladesh could be 8 digits to 17 digits long.
- Please DO NOT submit remittances to business or corporate accounts. This service is only available for individual recipients.
- Recipient's account with BRAC Bank in Bangladesh will receive credit on same day Monday to Saturday.
- Recipient’s account with other banks in Bangladesh will receive credit into their bank account from Monday to Thursday. Learn more.
For transfer to bKash wallet
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You will need these details for the transfer
- Recipient’s bKash wallet ID – Mobile Number
- Recipient’s full name as registered with bKash wallet
- Recipient’s living in district
- Recipient will receive instant credit on Monday to Saturday
- BDT 124,999 is maximum threshold limit, per transfer
For Cash Pickup
- You will need these details for the transfer:
- Recipient’s full name, as per name in identity document (Bangladeshi Passport / National ID / Driving License)
- Recipient’s mobile number
- Recipient’s address
- Recipient will require the following for verification during cash pickup:
- Identity document: Bangladeshi Passport / National ID / Driving License
- 16 characters Transaction Reference Number provided by DBS (e.g., “XXXXOTXXXXXXXXXX” is Transaction Reference. “X” is numerical value and two letters “OT”)
- Recipient will receive SMS notification from BRAC Bank when cash is ready for collection.
- Recipient can collect cash at BRAC Bank Branch location or Agent Outlet locations from Sunday to Thursday, between 10am to 4pm Bangladesh time.
- Some Government Schedule Banks may take longer to process cash pick ups, when their bank locations are at remote locations (Government Schedule Banks: Sonali Bank, Rupali Bank, Agrani Bank, Janata Bank, Bangladesh Krishi Bank)
- Maximum of BDT 100,000 can be collected from Agent Banking Outlets.
- List of cash pickup location: Branch locations & Agent Banking Outlets, click here.
DBS Remit to Canada
- Most banks in Canada have 7-digits bank account number.
- Do ensure the bank account number provided excludes the 4-digit branch code in your Recipient’s Bank Account Number to avoid any unsuccessful transfers or delays.
- Please provide the full address of your recipient as it is a mandatory regulatory requirement by the Canadian authorities from 1 June 2021.
Make sure the address contains full details, including the street address, city/state/province and postal/ZIP code.
(E.g. 3169 No. 3 Road, Richmond, British Columbia V6X 2B8)
DBS Remit to Eurozone
- Require valid IBAN for Bank Account Transfer to Eurozone supported locations.
- Refer to the table below for the IBAN structure of the different Eurozone locations:
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IBAN Structure Austria - An IBAN in Austria consist of 20 alpha-numeric characters.
- Sample IBAN: AT611904300234573201
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The structure of IBAN is as follows:
AT = 2 characters ISO country code
61 = 2 digits checksum number
19043 = 5 digits bank code
00234573201 = 11 digits account number
Belgium - An IBAN in Belgium consist of 16 alpha-numeric characters.
- Sample IBAN: BE68539007547034
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The structure of IBAN is as follows:
BE = 2 characters ISO country code
68 = 2 digits checksum number
539 = 3 digits bank code
0075470 = 7 digits account number
34 = 2 digits check digit
Bulgaria - An IBAN in Bulgaria consist of 22 alpha-numeric characters.
- Sample IBAN: BG80BNBG96611020345678
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The structure of IBAN is as follows:
BG = 2 characters ISO country code
80 = 2 digits checksum number
BNBG = 4 characters from Bank SWIFT BIC
9661 = 4 digits branch code
10 = 2 digits account type
20345678 = 8 characters account number
Croatia - An IBAN in Croatia consist of 21 alpha-numeric characters.
- Sample IBAN: HR1210010051863000160
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The structure of IBAN is as follows:
HR = 2 characters ISO country code
12 = 2 digits checksum number
1001005 = 7 digits bank code
1863000160 = 10 digits account number
Cyprus - An IBAN in Cyprus consist of 28 alpha-numeric characters.
- Sample IBAN: CY17002001280000001200527600
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The structure of IBAN is as follows:
CY = 2 characters ISO country code
17 = 2 digits checksum number
002 = 3 digits bank code
00128 = 5 digits branch code
0000001200527600 = 16 characters account number
Czech Republic - An IBAN in Czech Republic consist of 24 alpha-numeric characters.
- Sample IBAN: CZ6508000000192000145399
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The structure of IBAN is as follows:
CZ = 2 characters ISO country code
65 = 2 digits checksum number
0800 = 4 digits bank code
0000192000145399 = 16 digits account number
Denmark - IBAN of Denmark consist of 18 alpha-numeric characters.
- Sample IBAN: DK5000400440116243
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The structure of IBAN is as follows:
DK = 2 characters ISO country code
50 = 2 digits checksum number
0040 = 4 digits bank code
0440116240 = 10 digits account number
Estonia - An IBAN in Estonia consist of 20 alpha-numeric characters.
- Sample IBAN: EE382200221020145685
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The structure of IBAN is as follows:
EE = 2 characters ISO country code
38 = 2 digits checksum number
22 = 2 digits bank code
00 = 2 digits branch code
22102014568 = 11 digits account number
5 = 1 digit check digit
Finland - An IBAN in Finland consist of 18 alpha-numeric characters.
- Sample IBAN: FI2112345600000785
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The structure of IBAN is as follows:
FI = 2 characters ISO country code
21 = 2 digits checksum number
123 = 3 digits bank code
45600000785 = 11 digits account number
France - An IBAN in France consist of 27 alpha-numeric characters.
- Sample IBAN: FR1420041010050500013M02606
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The structure of IBAN is as follows:
FR = 2 characters ISO country code
14 = 2 digits checksum number
20041 = 5 digits bank code
1005 = 5 digits branch code
0500013M026 = 11 characters account number
06 = 2 digits check digit
Germany - An IBAN in Germany consist of 22 alpha-numeric characters.
- Sample IBAN: DE89370400440532013000
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The structure of IBAN is as follows:
DE = 2 characters ISO country code
89 = 2 digits checksum number
37040044 = 8 digits bank code
0532013000 = 10 digits account number
Greece - An IBAN in Greece consist of 27 alpha-numeric characters.
- Sample IBAN: GR1601101250000000012300695
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The structure of IBAN is as follows:
GR = 2 characters ISO country code
16 = 2 digits checksum number
011 = 3 digits bank code
0125 = 4 digits branch code
0000000012300695 = 16 characters account number
Hungary - An IBAN in Hungary consist of 28 alpha-numeric characters.
- Sample IBAN: HU42117730161111101800000000
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The structure of IBAN is as follows:
HU = 2 characters ISO country code
42 = 2 digits checksum number
117 = 3 digits bank code
7301 = 4 digits branch code
6111110180000000 = 16 digits account number
Iceland - An IBAN in Greece consist of 27 alpha-numeric characters.
- Sample IBAN: GR1601101250000000012300695
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The structure of IBAN is as follows:
GR = 2 characters ISO country code
16 = 2 digits checksum number
011 = 3 digits bank code
0125 = 4 digits branch code
0000000012300695 = 16 characters account number
Ireland - An IBAN in Ireland consist of 22 alpha-numeric characters.
- Sample IBAN: IE29AIBK93115212345678
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The structure of IBAN is as follows:
IE = 2 characters ISO country code
29 = 2 digits checksum number
AIBK = 4 characters from Bank SWIFT BIC
931152 = 6 digits branch code
12345678 = 8 digits account number
Italy - An IBAN in Italy consist of 27 alpha-numeric characters.
- Sample IBAN: IT60X0542811101000000123456
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The structure of IBAN is as follows:
IT = 2 characters ISO country code
60 = 2 digits checksum number
X = 1 letter national check digit
05428 = 5 digits bank code
11101 = 5 digits branch code
000000123456 = 12 digits account number
Latvia - An IBAN in Latvia consist of 21 alpha-numeric characters.
- Sample IBAN: LV80BANK0000435195001
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The structure of IBAN is as follows:
LV = 2 characters ISO country code
80 = 2 digits checksum number
BANK = 4 characters from Bank SWIFT BIC
0000435195001 = 13 characters account number
Liechtenstein - An IBAN in Liechtenstein consist of 21 alpha-numeric characters.
- Sample IBAN: LI21088100002324013AA
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The structure of IBAN is as follows:
LI = 2 characters ISO country code
21 = 2 digits checksum number
08810 = 5 digits bank code
0002324013AA = 12 characters account number
Lithuania - An IBAN in Lithuania consist of 20 alpha-numeric characters.
- Sample IBAN: LT121000011101001000
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The structure of IBAN is as follows:
LT = 2 characters ISO country code
12 = 2 digits checksum number
10000 = 5 digits bank code
11101001000 = 11 digits account number
Luxembourg - An IBAN in Luxembourg consist of 20 alpha-numeric characters.
- Sample IBAN: LU280019400644750000
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The structure of IBAN is as follows:
LU = 2 characters ISO country code
28 = 2 digits checksum number
001 = 3 digits bank code
9400644750000 = 13 characters account number
Malta - An IBAN in Malta consist of 31 alpha-numeric characters.
- Sample IBAN: MT84MALT011000012345MTLCAST001S
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The structure of IBAN is as follows:
MT = 2 characters ISO country code
84 = 2 digits checksum number
MALT = 4 characters from Bank SWIFT BIC
01100 = 5 digits branch code
0012345MTLCAST001S = 18 characters account number
Monaco - An IBAN in Monaco consist of 27 alpha-numeric characters.
- Sample IBAN: MC5811222000010123456789030
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The structure of IBAN is as follows:
MC = 2 characters ISO country code
58 = 2 digits checksum number
11222 = 5 digits bank code
00001 = 5 digits branch code
01234567890 = 11 characters account number
30 = 2 digits check digit
Netherlands - An IBAN in Netherlands consist of 18 alpha-numeric characters.
- Sample IBAN: NL91ABNA0417164300
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The structure of IBAN is as follows:
NL = 2 characters ISO country code
91 = 2 digits checksum number
ABNA = 4 characters from Bank SWIFT BIC
0417164300 = 10 digits account number
Norway - An IBAN in Norway consist of 15 alpha-numeric characters.
- Sample IBAN: NO9386011117947
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The structure of IBAN is as follows:
NO = 2 characters ISO country code
93 = 2 digits checksum number
8601 = 4 digits bank code
111794 = 6 digits account number
7 = 1 digit check digit
Poland - An IBAN in Poland consist of 28 alpha-numeric characters.
- Sample IBAN: PL61109010140000071219812874
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The structure of IBAN is as follows:
PL = 2 characters ISO country code
61 = 2 digits checksum number
10901014 = 8 digits bank code
0000071219812874 = 16 digits account number
Portugal - An IBAN in Portugal consist of 25 alpha-numeric characters.
- Sample IBAN: PT50000201231234567890154
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The structure of IBAN is as follows:
PT = 2 characters ISO country code
50 = 2 digits checksum number
0002 = 4 digits bank code
0123 = 4 digits branch code
12345678901 = 11 digits account number
54 = 2 digits check digit
Romania - An IBAN in Romania consist of 24 alpha-numeric characters.
- Sample IBAN: RO49AAAA1B31007593840000
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The structure of IBAN is as follows:
RO = 2 characters ISO country code
49 = 2 digits checksum number
AAAA = 4 characters from Bank SWIFT BIC
1B31007593840000 = 16 characters account number
San Marino - An IBAN in San Marino consist of 27 alpha-numeric characters.
- Sample IBAN: SM86U0322509800000000270100
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The structure of IBAN is as follows:
SM = 2 characters ISO country code
86 = 2 digits checksum number
U = 1 letter national check digit
03225 = 5 digits bank code
09800 = 5 digits branch code
000000270100 = 12 characters account number
Slovakia - An IBAN in Slovakia consist of 24 alpha-numeric characters.
- Sample IBAN: SK3112000000198742637541
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The structure of IBAN is as follows:
SK = 2 characters ISO country code
31 = 2 digits checksum number
1200 = 4 digits bank code
0000198742637541 = 16 digits account number
Slovenia - An IBAN in Slovenia consist of 19 alpha-numeric characters.
- Sample IBAN: SI56263300012039086
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The structure of IBAN is as follows:
SI = 2 characters ISO country code
56 = 2 digits checksum number
26330 = 5 digits bank code
0012039086 = 10 digits account number
Spain - An IBAN in Spain consist of 24 alpha-numeric characters.
- Sample IBAN: ES9121000418450200051332
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The structure of IBAN is as follows:
ES = 2 characters ISO country code
91 = 2 digits checksum number
2100 = 4 digits bank code
0418 = 4 digits branch code
45 = 2 digits check digit
0200051332 = 10 digits account number
Sweden - An IBAN in Sweden consist of 24 alpha-numeric characters.
- Sample IBAN: SE4550000000058398257466
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The structure of IBAN is as follows:
SE = 2 characters ISO country code
45 = 2 digits checksum number
500 = 3 digits bank code
00000058398257466 = 17 digits account number
Switzerland - An IBAN in Switzerland consist of 21 alpha-numeric characters.
- Sample IBAN: CH9300762011623852957
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The structure of IBAN is as follows:
CH = 2 characters ISO country code
93 = 2 digits checksum number
00762 = 5 digits bank code
011623852957 = 12 characters account number
DBS Remit to India
- Who can I send to?
Bank accounts in India: Only for permitted purpose of transfer listed below.
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Purpose of Transfer
- For remittances in Indian Rupees (INR), clearly indicate the purpose of transfer to the recipient in India. DBS will not accept amendments to the transfer purpose after the remittance is submitted. If there is a need to change the purpose, submit a new transfer with the correct information.
- DBS Singapore only accepts INR transfers for the purposes listed below. Capital-related investment purposes are not permitted and may be returned, resulting in potential foreign exchange (FX) losses.
Purpose of Payments
- Family Expense / Savings
- Travel – Business
- Travel – Education
- Travel – Medical
- Travel – Holiday
- Pension Funds – Premium
- Education Fees
- Pay / Salary
- Medical Fees
- Life Insurance – Non Term
- General Insurance
- What information do I need about my recipient?
- Bank name / Indian Financial System Code (IFSC)
- Account number
- Recipient's account type
- Non-Resident External Savings Account (NRE): Meant for foreign exchange earned outside India and transferred to India.
- Non-Resident Ordinary Savings Account (NRO): Meant to keep money earned or acquired in India prior and after becoming a Non-Resident Indian.
- Savings (Resident)
- Currency/Checking
- Cash Credit
- Recipient's full name
- Recipient's mobile number
- Recipient's address
Important Information
- Paytm Payments Bank: Effective 15 March 2024, as per the Reserve Bank of India’s guidance, payments to Paytm Payments Bank (IFSC: PYTM0000001, PYTM00000SC, PYTM0123456) will be blocked. Customers are encouraged to request for another account from their recipients if they wish to transfer funds to them via digibank.
- State Bank of India - New Delhi Main Branch: Effective 14 August 2023, as per the direction of our agent bank in India, DBS Remit will temporarily not support any overseas transfer to this branch (IFSC: SBIN0000691). Customers are encouraged to request for another account from their recipients if they wish to transfer funds to them via digibank. Alternatively, customers can also make overseas transfer in non-INR currency to the affected bank branch. Please validate with your recipient if their bank can accept non-INR transfers, before making payment. Overseas transfers to other IFSCs belonging to State Bank of India remain unaffected, and customers can continue to transfer funds to them if they are available for selection on digibank.
Note: Regular Overseas Fund Transfer fees will apply for overseas transfer in non-INR currency to India.
DBS Remit to Indonesia
- Who can I send to?
Bank accounts in Indonesia
- What information do I need about my recipient?
- Bank name
- Account number
- Recipient's full name
- Recipient's address
- Recipient’s residency status (Resident / Non-Resident)
Important Information
- Effective 19 June 2023, we have removed max. threshold limit of USD 35,000 per transfer. You can now make payment of max SGD 200,000 equivalent in IDR to recipients in Indonesia.
DBS Remit to Malaysia
- Who can I send to?
Bank accounts in Malaysia: Only for permitted purpose of transfer listed below.
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Purpose of Transfer
- Financial Account Transfers: Transfers to Malaysian financial accounts in MYR (Malaysian Ringgit) are not permitted, as defined by the Foreign Exchange Policy Notices of Bank Negara Malaysia. This includes extension/repayment of short & long term loans, real estate purchases, shareholder’s loans, equity/debt securities, finance lease, financial derivatives, and cash pooling. Customers may use regular Overseas Telegraphic Transfer (eOTT) and send in non-MYR currency instead.
- *High-Value Gifts: For transfers of MYR 10,000 or more, it will be subjected to Malaysia regulatory restrictions to non-family members. Customers should only make such high value transfers to direct family members. Direct family member refers to the sender’s “Parents”, “Spouse”, “Children” and “Siblings” only. Customers should only remit to these defined family members to facilitate a successful transfer.
- Only the following purposes are permitted for DBS Remit transfers to Malaysia:
Purpose of Payments
- Gifts to individuals*
- Education services
- Goods and services purchased by travellers
- Grants, aid and donations
- Health services
- Postal and courier services
- Premium paid on life insurance
- Premiums paid on other general insurance
- Salary used for family support and savings
- Taxes on income, wealth and other taxable assets
- Telecommunications services
- Travel for pilgrimage and religious observances
- What information do I need about my recipient?
- Bank name
- Account number
- Recipient's full name
- Recipient's address
Important Information
- Holiday Processing: Any remittance made on Malaysia, Singapore or United States holidays will be processed on the next working day.
- Accurate Recipient Details are Crucial: To avoid delays or rejection of your remittance to Malaysia, ensure your recipient's details are accurate and meet the following requirements:
- Full Name: The recipient's full name must match exactly as it appears on their Malaysian bank records.
- Avoid Nicknames: Do not use nicknames or informal names (e.g., "Mom," "Lim").
- Maintain Up-to-Date Information: Regularly review and delete recipients who are no longer required or have outdated details.
- Remittances to Islamic Banks in Malaysia: Please ensure you use the correct SWIFT code for the specific Islamic bank branch in Malaysia. Banks with separate Islamic branch entities may have different SWIFT codes.
- Refunds for Unsuccessful Transfers: Unsuccessful transfers are refunded in US Dollars (USD) by our agent bank.
- Multi-Currency Accounts: If the transfer was originated from a multi-currency account (e.g., Multiplier Account or My Account), the returned funds will be credited to your foreign currency wallet in USD.
- SGD Accounts: If the transfer was originated from a Singapore dollar (SGD) account, the returned funds will be automatically converted to SGD and credited to your account.
- Removal of Service Fee: From 4 August 2024, you will no longer incur a S$3 service fee for DBS Remit to Malaysia transactions (in MYR) valued at S$500 and below.
- This applies to one-time transactions as well as Standing Instructions.
- Click here to find out how you can set up a recurring funds transfer to an overseas account.
DBS Remit to Bank Account in the Mainland China
- Who can I send to?
Bank accounts belonging to individuals in Mainland China: We do not support transfers to businesses or corporate accounts.
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Purpose of Transfer
DBS Remit to Mainland China is solely for retail customers or individuals for the purpose of personal savings or household expenses only. It cannot be used to pay a business.
- Exchange Rates
Exchange rates are confirmed only between 09:15 and 15:00 (SGT) on business days. If you have submitted a transfer using digibank outside these timings, rates indicated are indicative and will only be confirmed upon processing, from 09:15 (SGT) onwards.
- What information do I need about my recipient?
- Bank Name
- Account Number
- Recipient’s Full Name in English
- Recipient’s Full Name in Chinese
- Recipient’s National ID No.
- Recipient’s Address
- Recipient’s Mobile Number
Important Information
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Account Verification: Please ensure the recipient details are accurate and match the recipient's bank records to facilitate a successful transfer. Verify with the recipient if they have an individual bank account in Mainland China and whether it's a Bank Account (Type 1) or Digital Account (Type 2).
- Bank Account (Type 1) – No Limit
- Digital Account (Type 2) – Maximum CNY 10,000 daily limit
- Regulations: All overseas funds transfer to Mainland China in CNY are subject to the regulations of The State Administration of Foreign Exchange of the People's Republic of China.
- Annual Limit: Each Mainland China recipient can receive funds up to a maximum of USD 50,000 equivalent per annum.
- Multiple Recipients: For transfers to multiple recipients within a short period, the transfers may be held as additional information may be required to process future payments.
DBS Remit to Alipay Wallet in the Mainland China
- Who can I send to?
Alipay Wallet users in Mainland China:
Only transfers to Alipay Wallets registered using a Mainland China mobile number starting with +86 are supported. - Purpose of Transfer
DBS Remit to Mainland China is solely for retail customers or individuals for the purpose of personal savings or household expenses only. It cannot be used to pay a business.
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What information do I need about my recipient?
- Recipient’s Alipay Customer ID: This is their mobile number, which should be a Mainland China mobile number starting with +86.
- Recipient’s Full Name: This is the name associated with their Alipay account.
Important Information
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Transfer limits to Alipay Wallet user in the Mainland China:
- Maximum CNY 50,000 per transfer
- Maximum 5 transfers in a month to any Alipay wallet user
- Maximum CNY 500,000 annual limit
- Identifying Transfers to Alipay Wallets:
- Recipients can identify credit to their Alipay wallet using the 16-character Transaction Reference Number provided by DBS (e.g., "XXXXOTXXXXXXXXXX" where "X" is a numerical value and "OT" are letters).
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Unsuccessful Transfers and Refunds:
- Unsuccessful transfers are refunded in US Dollar (USD) by our agent bank.
- If your transfer was made from a Multi-Currency Account (e.g., Multiplier Account or My Account), the funds will be returned in USD to your foreign currency wallet.
- If your transfer was made from a Singapore-dollar (SGD) denominated account, any returned funds will be automatically converted and credited to your bank account in SGD.
- Regulations: All overseas funds transfer to Mainland China in CNY are subject to the regulations of The State Administration of Foreign Exchange of the People's Republic of China.
- Multiple Recipients: For transfers to multiple recipients within a short period, the transfers may be held as additional information may be required to process future payments.
- Recipient Verification: Due to regulatory requirements, starting 9 Sep 2024, Alipay may send a notification to your recipient requesting for additional information before funds are credited to their Alipay wallet. Please remind your recipient to check their Alipay app and respond within 2 working days. If they don't, the funds will be returned to DBS and refunded to your bank account at the prevailing exchange rates, if applicable. For more information, refer to Alipay’s Quick Collect Guide.
DBS Remit to Myanmar
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Due to the current domestic situation in Myanmar, you may experience unforeseen delays for fund transfers to, and refunds for failed transactions to Myanmar.
- Overseas funds transfers to Myanmar is now available to AYA Bank and all other Myanmar Banks.
- Please DO NOT submit remittances to business or corporate accounts. This service is only available for individual recipients.
DBS Remit to Bank Account in the Philippines
- Who can I send to?
Bank accounts in the Philippines: Only for permitted purpose of transfer listed below.
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Purpose of Transfer
- Only the following purposes are permitted for DBS Remit transfers to Philippines:
Purpose of Payments
- Donations – Charity / Government Organisation
- Education Fees
- Family Expense / Savings
- General Insurance
- Life Insurance – Non-Term
- Loan Repayment
- Medical Fees
- Pay / Salary
- Pension Funds – Premium
- Personal Gifts & Donations
- Short Term Credits
- Travel – Business
- Travel – Education
- Travel – Medical
- Travel – Holiday
- Only the following purposes are permitted for DBS Remit transfers to Philippines:
- What information do I need about my recipient?
- Bank name
- Account number
- Recipient's full name
- Recipient's address
- Recipient's mobile number
Important Information
- With effect from 12 Oct 2023, transfers to HSBC Savings Bank (Bank Code: HSBCS) will no longer be supported. Any submitted payments will be rejected by DBS’ agent in the Philippines and returned to DBS
DBS Remit to a GCash Wallet in the Philippines
- Who can I send to?
GCash Wallet users in the Philippines
- What information do I need about my recipient?
- Recipient’s GCash wallet ID: This is their mobile number associated with their GCash wallet, which should be a Philippines mobile number starting with +63.
- Recipient's full name: This is the name registered to their GCash wallet.
- Recipient's address
- Processing Fees
A S$1 fee applies to DBS Remit transfers of S$150 or less to a GCash wallet in the Philippines. There is no fee for transfers above S$150.
Cash Pickup for Philippines Pesos in the Philippines
- All DBS Remit customers can remit to Philippines and enjoy cash pick up service at BDO Unibank and SM. Please note revised cash pick up schedule due to the on-going COVID-19 Quarantine situation in Metro Manila.
- Please note that we have been informed by BDO Unibank that with effect from 5 February 2020, recipients aged 16 years and below are not allowed to claim remittance proceeds at BDO Remit Counter located inside the SM Store and Servicio (formerly BSC).
- This is in line with SM internal policy to protect minors who are possibly engage in illegal activities (e.g. OSEC - Online Sexual Exploitation of Children).
DBS Remit to South Korea
- Per South Korea’s Foreign Exchange regulations, fund transfers to individuals for personal reasons are allowed up to USD 20K per day.
- As some beneficiary banks in South Korea may charge incoming fees depending on their policy, you may incur additional incoming fees where applicable.
Overseas Funds Transfer to Taiwan
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For regular overseas funds transfer to Taiwan in TWD, speed of transfer is 1-2 weeks.
- This is due to the longer than usual time required for regulatory processes between Taiwanese Banks and your Taiwan Bank recipient.
- For regular overseas funds transfer to Taiwan in all other currencies, speed of transfer is 2-4 business days.
- For transfer of TWD to Taiwan, max transaction limit is TWD 450,000 per transaction.
DBS Remit to Thailand
- Max. threshold limit for Kasikornbank recipients has been increased to 2,000,000 Baht per transfer.
- Max. threshold limit to non-Kasikornbank recipients will remain as 49,999 Baht per transfer, due to regulatory guidelines (applicable since 24 November 2021)
- For transfers to non-Kasikornbank recipients of above 49,999 Baht per transaction, kindly refer to the step-by-step guide here. Fees and charges will apply.
DBS Remit to United Kingdom
- For GBP Account transfer to United Kingdom following information are required:
- Recipient Full Name
- Recipient Address
- Sort Code and Account Number or IBAN
- For EUR Account Transfer to United Kingdom following information are required:
- Recipient Full Name
- Recipient Address
- SWIFT Code
- IBAN
- IBAN structure in United Kingdom as follows:
- An IBAN in United Kingdom consist of 22 alpha-numeric characters.
- Sample IBAN: GB29NWBK60161331926819
- The structure of IBAN is as follows:
GB = 2 characters ISO country code
29 = 2 digits checksum number
NWBK = 4 characters from Bank SWIFT BIC
601613 = 6 digits branch code
31926819 = 8 digits account number
Capital Investments Transfers to Vietnam
- DBS Singapore only allows certain purpose of payment in VND which doesn’t include for capital related investments purposes. For transfers to company investments, share purchases or loan payments, they can only be made in United States Dollars (USD) or Singapore Dollars (SGD).