{"id":6503,"date":"2017-08-28T15:01:16","date_gmt":"2017-08-28T15:01:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.metroresidences.com\/?p=6503"},"modified":"2018-01-29T15:30:51","modified_gmt":"2018-01-29T07:30:51","slug":"money-talk-the-expats-quick-guide-to-opening-a-bank-account","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/everyday-living\/money-talk-the-expats-quick-guide-to-opening-a-bank-account\/","title":{"rendered":"Money Talk: The Expat\u2019s Quick Guide to Opening a Bank Account"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom”][vc_column column_padding=”padding-4-percent” column_padding_position=”all” background_color=”#fefeff” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”10px” top_margin=”-20%” width=”5\/6″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none”]
<\/div><\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=”Money Talk: The Expat\u2019s Quick Guide to Opening a Bank Account” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1517210026912{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1517210875618{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]Singapore is one of the world\u2019s leading financial centres. In fact, Singapore ranks as 3rd<\/sup>, just behind London and New York City, on the Global Financial Centers Index (GFCI). Take a stroll down the Central Business District (CBD) area of Singapore and you\u2019ll find yourself surrounded by the sheer number of buildings belonging to international and local banks that have set up their offices here in Singapore. Even around the heartlands of Singapore, you can ensure that financial services offered by various banks can be found at almost every corner.<\/p>\n

After settling on a serviced apartment, the next thing to get in order for a successful stay in Singapore is your basic finances. This article shares with you some simple tips you should take note of when looking to open a bank account here in Singapore!<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”The basics.” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”]

\"\"<\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1517210048783{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]Singapore is one of the world\u2019s leading financial centers. In fact, Singapore ranks as 3rd<\/sup>, just behind London and New York City, on the Global Financial Centers Index (GFCI). Take a stroll down the Central Business District (CBD) area of Singapore and you\u2019ll find yourself surrounded by the sheer number of buildings belonging to international and local banks that have set up their offices here in Singapore. Even around the heartlands of Singapore, you can ensure that financial services offered by various banks can be found at almost every corner.<\/p>\n

With the high accessibility, coupled with our quick guide, your basic finances can be arranged hassle free! This article shares with you some simple tips you should take note of when looking to open a bank account here in Singapore!<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Setting up an account before arrival.” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1517210171846{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]If you are concerned about any trouble setting up bank accounts here in Singapore, you can actually approach an international bank that offers services in both Singapore and your home country to assist you with this process. Some of these banks include Citibank, Standard Chartered, UOB and many others! However, these assisted set ups might require higher amounts of initial deposits.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”The banks.” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”]

\"\"<\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1517210456530{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]As previously mentioned, there are many different banks available here in Singapore, each with mostly similar but also unique services available to suit your different needs.<\/p>\n