How to Register and Set Up a POSB Payroll Account?

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How to Register and Set Up a POSB Payroll Account?

Registration and Set-up POSB Payroll Account
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Navigating the process of creating your POSB Payroll account is made simple with this informative guide. Follow the step-by-step instructions below to register and set up your account, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free experience.
 
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Prepare the Necessary Documents and Items:
  1. Passport: Ensure it has a minimum validity of 6 months.
  1. Work Permit: Copies of both the front and back.
  1. SGWorkPass App Screenshot: For proof of Residential Address. Learn how to obtain it here
  1. Singapore Mobile Number: Needed for Bank OTP and PayNow.
  1. Email Address: Required for the digibank application.
  1. Proof of Mobile Number Ownership: Obtain a document from your telco provider confirming ownership.

Steps to Sign Up

1. Apply online here

2. Enter personal information

  1. E-mail address and Mobile Number
  1. Identity Type (Select Foreigner Passport) and Nationality
  1. Industry (Select Others) and Occupation (Select Foreign Domestic Worker)
  1. List of documents required (as listed above), click Continue if all documents are ready
  1. Name as per passport, Passport Number and Date of Birth
  1. Gender
  1. Marital Status
  1. Race (Select Others)
  1. Type of Residence (Select Employer’s type of residence)
  1. Residential Address (Select Singapore Address)
  1. Mailing Address (Checkbox should be checked and click Continue, to have Card and PIN mailers delivered to the place you are staying at

3. Other details section

  1. Tick all No as this is for US citizens
  1. CRS declaration by click Click here to start your self certification
      • Tax Residency (Select Singapore and enter your FIN number as the Tax Identification Number)
  1. Education Level (Select your highest education level)
  1. Purpose and source of funds for this account
      • Select Payroll
      • Select Salary
  1. Annual Income and Source of Income
      • Select Below S$ 30,000
      • Select Employment
      • Select Less than S$ 50,000
  1. Anticipated Account Activities
      • Anticipated deposit - how many times money will be put into the account in a month
        • Deposits
          • Type 1
        • Estimated amount per month
          • Type your salary amount
      • Anticipated withdrawals - how many times money will be withdrawn from the account in a month (including cash withdrawals and remittances)
        • Withdrawal
          • Type how many times you will remit to home and cash out
        • Estimated amount per month
          • Type how much you will remit to home and cash out
  1. Preferred Name to Appear on Card
      • Choose your name to appear on your card (limited to 19 characters). If your full name is too long, you can use only your Given Name.
  1. Pay Now Registration
      • Tick both Mobile Number and NRIC/FIN
  1. Internet Banking and eStatement
      • Tick the checkbox to receive registration code for internet banking
  1. Entering Promo Code
      • If you have promo code, tick the box and enter your FIN number
  1. Opt-in for Marketing Communications
      • Tick the checkboxes to select how you would like to receive marketing communications
  1. Uploading Documents
 
  1. Passport (biodata page)
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  1. Front of Work Permit
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  1. Back of Work Permit
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  1. Supporting Document for Tax Residency Declaration → Back of Work Permit
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  1. Proof of Residential Address → SGWorkPass App Screenshot
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  1. Proof of Mobile Number Ownership
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4. Receive SMS acknowledgement instantly

5. Receive SMS on Account opening status within 5 working days from application

6. Receives debit card and Pin mailers and digital token registration code at mailing address within 5 working days after successful account opening

  • DBS Visa Debit Card can be utilized as transportation card (bus, train)

7. Follow steps in mailers to activate the card and account and set up digital token

  • Activate Payroll Account and Debit Card
    • SMS Banking
      • Type Activate last 4 digits of card
        • ex. Activate 1234
      • Send to 77767
    • DBS/POSB ATM
      • Insert New ATM/Debit Card into the ATM
      • Enter Card PIN
        • Card PIN can be found in a separate letter sent to you
      • Select More Services
      • Select Cards/PIN/iBanking/Phonebanking
      • Select Activate Card
      • Follow instructions on the ATM screen to complete activation
 
 
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