POSB Account Opening Requirements
How to open POSB savings account?
To open a new bank account in POSB, you can visit any POSB branch in Singapore with your NRIC or simply apply instantly online.
- For existing customer; apply online instantly with your iBanking or ATM/Debit card
- For new customer; fill up the online application and upload the required documents
“How much to open a POSB savings account” is a popular question you might have.
Most of the accounts don’t require any minimum amount to open but you need to take note that some accounts do charge a fall-below fee.
So just to be safe, keep a minimum balance of $500 in your POSB savings account after the account is opened.
POSB Account Opening Requirements:
Personal eMySavings Account
- At least 16 years old
- Already a DBS/POSB Savings/Current Account customer
- https://www.posb.com.sg/personal/deposits/savings-accounts/emysavings-account
POSB My Account
- No age requirement
- No initial deposit required
- Foreigners can apply
- https://www.posb.com.sg/personal/deposits/savings-accounts/my-account
POSB SAYE Account
For the first 2 years, you can get an additional 3.50% p.a. interest on your savings, when you don’t make any withdrawals from the SAYE account.
- At least 16 years old
- Already have a DBS/POSB Savings/Current Account as your salary crediting account.
- https://www.posb.com.sg/personal/deposits/savings-accounts/saye
For NSF: POSB Save As You Serve (SAYS)
For Kids: POSB Smiley CDA
For Kids: My Account
- Children below 16 years old
- Accompanied by an adult of at least 18 years old
- No initial deposit required
- https://www.posb.com.sg/personal/deposits/savings-accounts/my-account-kids
The requirements to open POSB account is easy to meet as the minimum age required is only 16 for most of the accounts.
Alternatively, you may also consider opening a DBS bank account as both banks have merged in 1998.
Click here to check out which savings account gives you a better interest rate on your savings.