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The Ultimate Guide to Banking in Singapore for Foreigners

Manage your finances conveniently as a foreigner in Singapore – whether you are looking to send money home, cope with Singapore’s cost of living, or grow your wealth, we have a solution for you.
Earn rewards on your everyday banking with bonus interest on your savings and miles on your spending
Send money home with ease through fast and convenient overseas transfers
Grow, protect and preserve your wealth with investment and insurance solutions tailored to your financial goals

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DBS Multiplier Account

DBS Multiplier

Multi-currency account
Earn up to 4.1% interest when you bank, spend, protect and invest with us
Earn on up to S$100,000 of your savings​
Access 13 currencies instantly via digibank with no FX conversion fees
DBS Altitude Card

DBS Altitude Card

Credit Card
Earn up to 2.2 miles per S$1 on overseas spend (made in foreign currency)
Earn up to 1.3 miles per S$1 on local spend
Earn Miles for Life!
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DBS Remit

Overseas Money Transfers

DBS Remit
DBS Remit gives you competitive, locked-in rates with no transfer fee, so there’s no unpleasant surprises
Regular overseas funds transfer online to 200+ destinations
Same-day overseas transfers

Your Banking Essentials

Use DBS Multiplier to level up your savings game
Whether you're new to Singapore or building your life here, DBS Multiplier rewards you for the banking activities you're already doing
Earn up to 4.1% p.a. on your SGD savings when you bank, spend, invest or insure with DBS
Hold, save, and accrue interest in other major currencies such as USD directly within the same account
Strategically save in foreign currencies when exchange rates are favourable with no FX conversion fees
DBS Multiplier Account

Send Money Across Borders with Ease

PayNow-DuitNow

Send money to Malaysia instantly via DBS digibank. PayNow-DuitNow lets you transfer funds from Singapore to Malaysia bank accounts using the recipient's DuitNow-registered mobile number.

PayNow-UPI

Send money to India instantly via DBS digibank. PayNow-UPI lets you transfer funds from Singapore to India bank accounts using the recipient's India UPI ID.

PayNow-PromptPay

Send money to Thailand instantly via DBS digibank. PayNow-PromptPay lets you transfer funds from Singapore to Thailand bank accounts using the recipient's PromptPay-registered mobile number.

Solutions for Protection and Peace of Mind

Travel with confidence with TravellerShield Plus
Whether you're travelling for business, leisure or visiting loved ones, travel confidently knowing you're protected against unexpected disruptions along the way
Coverage for selected travel inconveniences and emergencies
Claim on travel delays from just 3 hours
Overseas medical and travel assistance support
TravellerShield Plus