What will happen to my deposit accounts?

New DBS account(s) will be opened for you and your balances will be transferred to DBS after the transfer date.

Which DBS deposit account will I get?

You will be provided with a DBS Multi-Currency Account (DBS MCA)

And/or a DBS Multi-Currency Settlement Account (DBS MCSA) if you are an ANZ Signature Priority Banking or Private Bank client.

Access 12 foreign currencies and Singapore dollar with one account.

Benefits of DBS MCA

  • Buy currency online at your preferred exchange rate
  • Lock in the rates by performing a funds transfer into your account
  • Transact directly in foreign currency with your DBS Visa Debit Card

Things to note

Interest rates

DBS MCA/MCSA interest rates are calculated daily and credited monthly. Interest calculation is based on 365 days for SGD, GBP, HKD and THB, and 360 days for all other currencies. The currencies offered are:

  • Australian Dollar (AUD)
  • Canadian Dollar (CAD)
  • Chinese Renminbi (Offshore) (CNH)
  • Euro (EUR)
  • Sterling Pound (GBP)
  • Hong Kong Dollar (HKD)
  • Japanese Yen (JPY)
  • Norwegian Kroner (NOK)
  • New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
  • Singapore Dollar (SGD)
  • Swedish Kroner (SEK)
  • Thai Baht (THB)
  • US Dollar (USD)

In addition, DBS MCSA also offers Swiss Franc (CHF) and Danish Krone (DKK).

Click here for your new DBS MCA interest rate

Other currencies

If you have currencies not offered by DBS MCA/MCSA, please convert to any of the currencies above, or withdraw the balance from ANZ before the transfer date.

Linked debit card

Your ANZ Visa Debit Card will be discontinued by the transfer date. Please start using your new DBS Visa Debit Card which will be linked to your new DBS MCA after the transfer date.

For more details about your product conversion, read on.

Important Notes

You will be provided with a DBS Fixed Deposit (FD) Account

Maximise your savings, while keeping your funds secure.

Your time deposit will be transferred to DBS based on the original tenor with the same value and maturity dates, and at 0% p.a. since the interest has already been paid up-front to you.

What will happen when my fixed deposit matures?

Your account will follow the same maturity instructions that you had given to ANZ.

If you had instructed ANZ to credit your maturity proceeds into your ANZ current/savings account, we will do the same. Your maturity proceeds will be credited into your new DBS MCA.

If you are an ANZ Signature Priority Banking or Private Bank client with an investment loan earmarked to your ANZ time deposit, your maturity proceeds will be credited into your new MCSA.

Things to note

Maturity instructions

If you close your ANZ current/savings account that your Instant Interest Time Deposit account is linked to before the transfer date, your maturity proceeds will roll over on the same tenor at DBS prevailing board rate. You may change your maturity instructions via DBS digibank.

Currencies

Here is the list of currencies offered by DBS FD:

  • Australian Dollar (AUD)
  • Canadian Dollar (CAD)
  • Chinese Renminbi (Offshore) (CNH)
  • Euro (EUR)
  • Sterling Pound (GBP)
  • Hong Kong Dollar (HKD)
  • Japanese Yen (JPY)
  • New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
  • Singapore Dollar (SGD)
  • US Dollar (USD)

In addition to above list, DBS MCSA also offers Swiss Franc (CHF).

Other currencies

If you have currencies not offered by DBS FD, please convert or withdraw the balance before the transfer date.

For more details about the product conversion, read on.

Important Notes

You will be provided with a DBS Fixed Deposit (FD) Account

Maximise your savings, while keeping your funds secure.

Your deposit will be transferred to DBS based on the original tenor, value and maturity dates, and at the original contracted rate stated in your ANZ bank records.

What will happen when my fixed deposit matures?

Your account will follow the same maturity instructions that you had given to ANZ.

If you had instructed ANZ to credit your maturity proceeds into your current/savings account, we will do the same. Your maturity proceeds will be credited into your new DBS MCA.

If you are an ANZ Signature Priority Banking or Private Bank client with an investment loan earmarked to your ANZ time deposit, your maturity proceeds will be credited into your new MCSA.

Things to note

Maturity instructions

If you close your ANZ current/savings account that your Time Deposit account is linked to before the transfer date, your maturity proceeds will roll over on the same tenor, at DBS prevailing board rate. You may change your maturity instructions via DBS digibank.

Interest rates

Interest earned is paid upon maturity. Rates are based on 365 days for SGD, GBP and HKD, and 360 days for all other currencies. Here is the list of currencies offered in our SGD Fixed Deposit Account:

  • Australian Dollar (AUD)
  • Canadian Dollar (CAD)
  • Chinese Renminbi (Offshore) (CNH)
  • Euro (EUR)
  • Sterling Pound (GBP)
  • Hong Kong Dollar (HKD)
  • Japanese Yen (JPY)
  • New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
  • Singapore Dollar (SGD)
  • US Dollar (USD)

In addition to above list, DBS MCSA also offers Swiss Franc (CHF).

Other currencies

If you have currencies not offered by DBS FD, please convert or withdraw the balance before the transfer date.

For more details about the product conversion, read on.

Important Notes

You will be provided with a DBS Fixed Deposit (FD) Account

Maximise your savings, while keeping your funds secure.

Your time deposit will be transferred to DBS at the original highest step-up contracted rate based on the remaining tenor, with value date on the transfer date, and the same maturity date. If your time deposit is in foreign currency, the value date will be on the next business day (Mon – Fri, excluding Public Holidays).

What will happen when my fixed deposit matures?

Your account will follow the same maturity instructions that you had given to ANZ.

If you had instructed ANZ to credit your maturity proceeds into your current/savings account, we will do the same. Your maturity proceeds will be credited into your new DBS MCA.

If you are an ANZ Signature Priority Banking or Private Bank client with an investment loan earmarked to your ANZ time deposit, your maturity proceeds will be credited into your new MCSA.

Things to note

Maturity instructions

If you close your ANZ current/savings account that your Time Deposit account is linked to before the transfer date, your maturity proceeds will roll over based on your ANZ Step-Up cycle months. You may change your maturity instructions via DBS digibank.

Interest rates

Interest earned is paid upon maturity. Rates are based on 365 days for SGD, GBP and HKD, and 360 days for all other currencies. Here is the list of currencies offered in our SGD Fixed Deposit Account:

  • Australian Dollar (AUD)
  • Canadian Dollar (CAD)
  • Chinese Renminbi (Offshore) (CNH)
  • Euro (EUR)
  • Sterling Pound (GBP)
  • Hong Kong Dollar (HKD)
  • Japanese Yen (JPY)
  • New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
  • Singapore Dollar (SGD)
  • US Dollar (USD)

In addition to above list, DBS MCSA also offers Swiss Franc (CHF).

Other currencies

If you have currencies not offered by DBS FD, please convert or withdraw the balance before the transfer date.

For more details about your product conversion, read on.

Important Notes

Deposit Accounts FAQ

DBS MCA
  • What will happen to the balance in my current/savings deposit account with ANZ?

    We will open a new DBS MCA based on the same account name and mailing address following your records with ANZ. The balances in your ANZ current/savings account will be transferred to your new DBS MCA and your ANZ account will be closed once the transfer is completed.

    If you are an ANZ Signature Priority Banking or Private Bank client, and if your ANZ current/savings account is earmarked to an investment loan, your current/savings account balances will be transferred to your new DBS MCSA. You may view your DBS MCSA details via DBS digibank/iWealth platform or request for consolidated statements from your Relationship Manager.

  • I have three personal deposit accounts in SGD, USD and AUD with ANZ. How many accounts will be opened for me?

    If all your personal accounts have the same mailing address following your records with ANZ, DBS will open one DBS MCA for you. The balances of all your current/savings accounts with ANZ will be credited into the respective SGD and foreign currency wallets of your new DBS MCA.

    If one of your ANZ personal deposit accounts has a different mailing address, DBS will open two DBS MCAs. If all three of your ANZ personal deposit accounts have different mailing addresses, DBS will open three DBS MCAs.

  • I have multiple accounts with ANZ (e.g. personal, joint-alternate and joint-all account). How many accounts will be opened for me?

    We will open multiple personal, joint-alternate and joint-all DBS MCA for you based on the number of ANZ accounts that you have, following your records with ANZ. Your ANZ account balances will be credited into the respective SGD and foreign currency wallets of your new DBS MCA.

  • What interest rates can I enjoy with my new DBS MCA?

    Click here for your new DBS MCA interest rate

  • My ANZ account offers bonus, bonus plus or Loyalty Bonus interest. Will I continue to enjoy that in my new DBS MCA?

    All loyalty bonus interest will be terminated by the transfer date, as DBS has a different reward system from ANZ.

  • Is there any change to the interest calculation of my ANZ account?

    The interest rates in DBS MCA and DBS MCSA are calculated and accrued daily and credited monthly. The interest calculation is based on 365 days for SGD, GBP, HKD and THB, and 360 days for the rest of the foreign currencies.

    If you have any balances in ANZ Statement Savings Account in HKD, the interest calculation for DBS MCA is based on 365 days.

  • What currencies are offered by DBS MCA? What will happen to my other currencies not offered by DBS MCA?

    DBS MCA offers Singapore dollar (SGD) and 12 foreign currencies listed below:

    • Australian Dollar (AUD)
    • Canadian Dollar (CAD)
    • Chinese Renminbi (Offshore) (CNH)
    • Euro (EUR)
    • Sterling Pound (GBP)
    • Hong Kong Dollar (HKD)
    • Japanese Yen (JPY)
    • Norwegian Kroner (NOK)
    • New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
    • Swedish Kroner (SEK)
    • Thai Baht (THB)
    • US Dollar (USD)

    If you have any balances in other foreign currencies which are not offered by DBS MCA, you will need to convert to the currencies listed above or make a withdrawal with ANZ before the transfer date.

    For ANZ Signature Priority Banking and Private Bank customers who will be provided with DBS MCSA, the list of currencies offered are as follows:

    • Australian Dollar (AUD)
    • Canadian Dollar (CAD)
    • Swiss Franc (CHF)
    • Chinese Renminbi (Offshore) (CNH)
    • Danish Krone (DKK)
    • Euro (EUR)
    • Sterling Pound (GBP)
    • Hong Kong Dollar (HKD)
    • Japanese Yen (JPY)
    • Norwegian Krona (NOK)
    • New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
    • Swedish Krona (SEK)
    • Singapore Dollar (SGD)
    • Thai Baht (THB)
    • US Dollar (USD)

    If you have any balances in other foreign currencies which are not offered by DBS MCSA, you will need to convert them to any of the currencies listed above, or make a withdrawal from ANZ before the transfer date.

  • What is the minimum balance requirement for DBS MCA?

    The minimum balance is S$3,000 or its equivalent in any of the offered foreign currencies. The fall below fee is S$7.50 per month if average daily balances is less than S$3,000 equivalent across all offered currencies and this will be waived till 31 December 2017.

  • What are the fees and charges for DBS MCA?

    The fall below fee is S$7.50 per month if average daily balances is less than S$3,000 equivalent across all offered currencies and this will be waived till 31 December 2017. The admin fee is S$2 per month and this will be waived till 31 December 2017.

  • What are the fees to deposit or withdraw foreign currency notes from DBS?

    Click here to view the fees.

  • The balances in my ANZ account(s) have been earmarked, will DBS continue to earmark these balances in my new DBS MCA?

    Yes, the balances in your new DBS MCA will continue to be earmarked following your records with ANZ.

  • I have a chequing facility with ANZ, can I continue to use my ANZ cheque book after the transfer date?

    No. If you require a chequing facility for your new DBS MCA, please visit any DBS/POSB branch to request the SGD and/or USD cheque book(s).

DBS digital services
  • I have an existing online banking access with ANZ, will I be provided with DBS online banking access?

    Yes, you will be provided with DBS digibank access if you have an ANZ deposit or credit card account, a registered mobile number and mailing address with ANZ/DBS. Upon activation of your digibank access, you can enjoy the full suite of digital services* including eStatement, PayLah!, and SMS Banking.

    *Find out more here.

  • How do I access DBS digibank?

    New to DBS digibank

    You can access DBS digibank with the security token that will be mailed to you after the transfer date. Please follow the steps in the mailer to complete your first login and view your transferred products and services. Please call our customer service hotline if you have not received it within a week after the transfer date.

    If you wish to access DBS digibank before receiving the security token, you can complete your first login with your new DBS credit/debit card* and PIN.

    *Please ensure you have activated your new DBS credit/debit card before login.

    Existing DBS digibank users

    Your transferred products and services can be accessed through your current DBS digibank account after the transfer date. Please call our customer service hotline on 1800-111-1111 if your account has not been updated within a week after the transfer date.

  • What type of statements, eStatements or paper statements, will I receive after the transfer date?

    New to DBS digibank

    If you have an ANZ deposit or credit card account a registered mobile number and mailing address with ANZ/DBS, you will receive eStatements* on your new DBS/POSB account, once you have activated DBS digibank access.

    Existing DBS digibank users

    The type of statement you will receive will depend on your current statement arrangement with DBS. If you would like to receive eStatements, you can register for eStatements via DBS digibank.

    *For more details and eligibility, please click here.

  • Will I be able to view my new account details on DBS digibank?

    Yes, you will be able to view your new account details when you log in to DBS digibank.

  • Will my existing payee lists, scheduled and recurring transfers/payments in my ANZ Digital Banking be transferred over to DBS digibank?

    Your payee lists set up and scheduled, or recurring transfers/payments arrangements in your ANZ Digital Banking will not be transferred to DBS digibank. You will have to set up these arrangements again in DBS digibank after the transfer date. You can click on the links below for a guide on how to set up your account:

    Add transfer payee to DBS/POSB recipient
    Add transfer payee to other bank recipient
    Set up a remittance payment
    Set up a billing organisation
    Set up a GIRO payment
    Set up a Standing Instruction (Recurring fund transfer)

Linked DBS Visa Debit Card
  • If I have an ANZ Debit Card that is linked to my SGD deposit account, can I continue to use it after the transfer date?

    You will not be able to continue using your ANZ Debit Card. After the transfer date, you can start using your new DBS Visa Debit Card which will be linked to your new DBS MCA. You may activate your new DBS Visa Debit Card via SMS (if your mobile number is registered with DBS), DBS digibank or at any DBS/POSB ATM in Singapore after the transfer date.

  • Can I use my ANZ debit card at DBS/POSB ATMs?

    No, you will not be able to use your ANZ Debit Card at any POSB/ DBS ATM (before, on or after the transfer date).

  • I have existing DBS/POSB cards. Will they be automatically linked to my new DBS MCA?

    Your new DBS MCA will not be automatically linked to your existing ATM, debit and/or credit card(s). However, if you wish to link your existing DBS/POSB ATM, debit and/or credit card(s) to your new DBS MCA, you may do so at any of our DBS/ POSB branches.

Linked services such as GIRO and Standing Instructions (SI)
  • What will happen to my SGD GIRO/SI that has been set up to credit the monthly top-up into my ANZ Progress Saver Account?

    GIRO setup for ANZ Progress Saver Account(s) will cease to be effective from the transfer date. Only active SGD SI via GIRO for credit into ANZ Progress Saver Account(s) will be supported by DBS for three months from the transfer date, so that you have sufficient time to update the change in account number.

  • Will all existing GIRO and SI be transferred over to my new DBS MCA?

    Only active SGD recurrring payment instructions e.g. Direct Debit Authorisation and SI will be transferred to your new DBS MCA.

  • What will happen to my Standing Instructions in foreign currency?

    SI for telegraphic transfers and for local foreign currency transfers will cease on the transfer date. If you require SI for telegraphic transfers, you will have to set up this arrangement via DBS digibank after the transfer date.

  • I am expecting my salary and funds to be credited to my ANZ account, what will happen to these transactions?

    DBS will support inward MEPS for one week after the transfer date, inward GIRO payments and inward International Payments for three months after the transfer date, so that you have sufficient time to update the remitter on your new DBS MCA number.

  • Will I receive the funds in my new DBS MCA if someone transfers funds to my ANZ account after the transfer date?

    DBS will support inward GIRO transactions posting for three months after the transfer date. Thereafter, funds transferred to your ANZ savings/current account(s) will be rejected. FAST transactions will not be supported from the transfer date.

  • An ANZ cheque was issued to me before/after the transfer date, can I deposit it to my new DBS MCA?

    ANZ cheques issued from individual accounts before the transfer date and properly drawn will remain valid, subject to the cheque validity dates. ANZ cheques issued from individual accounts on or after the transfer date will no longer be valid.

Fixed deposit (FD)
  • What will happen to my ANZ Conventional Time Deposit Account and/or ANZ Multi-Currency Term Deposit Account?

    We will place your FD based on the original tenor with the same value and maturity dates, at the original contracted as per your record with ANZ.

  • What will happen to my ANZ Instant Interest Time Deposit?

    We will place your FD based on the original tenor with the same value and maturity dates, at 0% p.a. since the interest has already been paid up-front to you.

    If you withdraw your time/term deposit before it matures, interest will be calculated based on the lowest tier of either the originally contracted rate or DBS prevailing board rates for completed quarters on the date placement was made. If you have ANZ Instant Interest Time Deposit, we will claw back the interest which was already paid to you from your time deposit principal amount.

  • What will happen to my ANZ Step-up Time Deposit?

    We do not offer Step-up FDs. Your ANZ Step-up Time Deposit will be replaced by DBS Conventional FD. We will place your FD at the original highest step-up contracted rate based on the remaining tenor with value date on the transfer date, and the same maturity rate.

    If your ANZ Step-up Time Deposit is in foreign currency, the value date will be on the next business day (Mon – Fri, excluding Public Holidays).

  • If I have multiple personal ANZ time/term deposit accounts with the same mailing address, how many accounts will DBS open for me?

    We will open the same number of personal DBS FD accounts based on the number of ANZ time/term deposit accounts that you have, following your records with ANZ.

  • I have multiple ANZ time/term deposit accounts (e.g. personal, joint-alternate and joint-all account). How many time/term deposit accounts will be opened for me?

    We will open multiple personal, joint-alternate and joint-all DBS FD for you based on the number of ANZ time/term deposit accounts that you have, following your records with ANZ.

  • What will happen if my time/term deposit accounts mature on or after the transfer date? I have informed ANZ to credit my maturity proceeds into my ANZ current/savings account upon maturity.

    The maturity instructions for your FD will be based on the maturity instructions you have provided to ANZ.

    If your maturity instruction is to credit the maturity proceeds into your ANZ current/savings account, the maturity proceeds will be credited into your new DBS MCA/MCSA. If you have closed your ANZ current/savings account before the transfer date, your maturity proceeds will roll over on the original tenor at DBS prevailing board rate.

    Notes:

    1. If you have an ANZ Step-up Time Deposit, and your instruction is to have your proceeds roll over upon maturity, we will do the same for your DBS FD Account, at DBS prevailing board rate, based on your ANZ Step-Up cycle months.
    2. If you wish to change your FD maturity instruction with DBS, you may do so via DBS digibank or at any DBS/POSB branch.
  • Is there any change to the interest calculation of my time/term deposit accounts?

    The interest earned for your ANZ Conventional Time Deposit, Multi-Currency Term Deposit and/or Step-Up Time Deposit will be paid out upon maturity.

    Interest calculation is based on 365 days for SGD, GBP and HKD, and 360 days for all other currencies.

  • I have a 12-month time/term deposit and have already fulfilled six months placement period with ANZ. Do I need to fulfill the remaining tenor with DBS?

    Yes, you will need to hold your time/term deposit till maturity.

    If you withdraw your time/term deposit before it matures, interest will be calculated based on the lowest tier of either the originally contracted rate or DBS prevailing board rates for completed quarters on the date placement was made. If you have ANZ Instant Interest Time Deposit, we will claw back the interest which was already paid to you from your time deposit principal amount.

  • I have ANZ time/term deposits that are pledged to my ANZ credit card, what will happen to both my deposits and secured card?

    Your ANZ secured credit card will be converted to a DBS/POSB credit card and linked to a new DBS fixed deposit account. Before the transfer date, we will send you a letter with more details about your secured DBS/POSB credit card.

Deposit insurance coverage
  • Why is there additional protection for one year?

    The additional coverage is intended to provide greater certainty to depositors who are customers of both ANZ and DBS. This ensures that these depositors have time to consider available options.

  • When does the additional protection of one-year start?

    The additional protection starts from the effective transfer date and will apply for a period of one year.

  • How does the additional protection work?

    The total protection amount depends on the balances of the depositor with ANZ and DBS as at the effective transfer date.

    A depositor with deposits in both DBS and ANZ would thus be insured up to the amount of his deposit in DBS capped at S$50,000. Separately he will also be insured up to the amount of his deposit in ANZ, capped at S$50,000. For instance, if a depositor, prior to the transfer, has insured deposits of S$30,000 with DBS and S$60,000 with ANZ. The depositor would be insured up to an aggregate protection limit of S$80,000 with DBS during the additional cover period (comprising S$30,000 from DBS and S$50,000 from ANZ). Where DI coverage is concerned, the aggregate amount of insured deposits of the depositor will be viewed as a single pool, regardless of whether they originate from DBS or ANZ. This combined pool will be insured up to S$80,000 during the one-year additional cover period.

    IMMEDIATELY BEFORE TRANSFER

      • Account
      • Balance as of transfer date
      • Sub-protection limits
      • Protection limit for additional cover period
      • DBS
      • S$30,000
      • S$30,000(A)
      • A + B=S$80,000
      • ANZ
      • S$60,000
      • S$50,000(B)
      • A + B=S$80,000

    AFTER TRANSFER (DURING 1 YEAR ADDITIONAL COVER PERIOD) – If balance increases

      • Account
      • Balance
      • Protection limit for additional cover period
      • DBS
      • S$50,000
      • A + B=S$80,000 (no change)
      • DBS 2 (transferred from ANZ)
      • S$60,000
      • A + B=S$80,000 (no change)
  • Does this additional protection apply to all ANZ customers?

    Only ANZ customers who are also customers of DBS as at the effective date of transfer are eligible for the one-year additional protection, up to S$50,000. All other ANZ customers will continue to be covered up to S$50,000.

Deposit Insurance Scheme

Singapore dollar deposits of non-bank depositors and monies and deposits denominated in Singapore dollars under the Supplementary Retirement Scheme are insured by the Singapore Deposit Insurance Corporation, for up to S$50,000 in aggregate per depositor per Scheme member by law. Foreign currency deposits, dual currency investments, structured deposits and other investment products are not insured.

Any insured depositor who has insured deposits with both DBS and ANZ and the combined balance exceeds S$50,000 immediately before the transfer, will be insured by SDIC for up to S$100,000 for one year after the transfer. In determining the total protection limit during this one-year period, SDIC will combine the separate protection limits of the insured depositor of DBS and ANZ into a single protection limit. For example, an insured depositor with S$30,000 in DBS and S$60,000 in ANZ immediately before the transfer would have protection limits of S$30,000 and S$50,000 from SDIC, respectively. In this example, the total protection limit of the insured depositor will be S$80,000.