Apply for IPO using Electronic Securities Application (ESA)
Learn how you can apply for IPO shares easily via digibank.
Important information
Please ensure you fulfill the following before proceeding with the application:- Is an Singaporean, Permanent Resident or a foreigner currently residing in Singapore.
- Is 18 years old and above.
- Have a DBS/POSB Deposit Account with us. Learn more on how to Open an Account with DBS/POSB.
- Have a digibank account or DBS/POSB ATM card. Learn more on how to apply for digibank.
- Have an Individual CDP (Central Depository) Securities Account. Apply for an individual CDP account.
- Your mailing address in our bank's record must be a valid Singapore mailing address. Learn more about Update Address.
How to apply for IPO using Electronic Securities Application (ESA)
There are various channels which you may apply for IPO using Electronic Securities Application (ESA) with us. The most convenient method would be via digibank mobile.
digibank mobile
- Log in to digibank mobile with your Touch / Face ID or digibank User ID & PIN.
- Tap Invest on the Menu at the bottom and select ESA.
- Complete the Declaration by selecting on the appropriate boxes.
- Select your Country of Residence and tap Next.
- Select the Securities Counter that you wish to apply for and tap Next.
- Read through the Agreement and Prospectus carefully and tap I Agree to proceed.
- Enter your Application Details and tap Next.
- Verify your details and tap Confirm to submit your application.
digibank online
- Log in to digibank online with your digibank User ID & PIN.
- Complete the Authentication Process.
- Under Invest, select Electronic Securities Application (ESA).
- Complete the Declaration by clicking on the appropriate boxes and click Next.
- Select your country of Residence and click Next.
- Select the Securities Counter that you wish to apply for and click Next.
- Read through the Agreement and Prospectus carefully and click Next.
- Enter your Application Details and click Next.
- Verify your details and click Confirm to submit your application.
More information
- Accounts will be opened instantly for applications submitted via digibank between Monday to Sundays (including Public Holidays), 0700 hr to 2230 hr.
- Applications submitted cannot be amended or withdrawn.
(Applications may only be withdrawn if a supplementary prospectus has been issued for the security after your application) - Joint CDP accounts cannot be used to apply for ESA.
- Multiple applications are not allowed. Each Individual CDP account is entitled to one application only.
- Number of units using cash has a minimum application >= 1000 (multiples of 100).
- For CPF approved ESAs, availability of the use of CPF funds from your Ordinary Account is subject to the online linkage from CPF Board.
- A service charge is payable for each security application which will be debited from your account on application.
- For Maximum Price ESAs, the maximum price for each share is payable in full on application and is subject to refund if the final price is lower.
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