Singapore Bank Account Opening

This page compares 8 accounts available in Singapore, listing minimum deposit, monthly fee, how to apply and non-resident eligibility one by one: 5 can be opened fully online, 3 explicitly accept non-residents, 5 have no minimum deposit. Click any account for the full document checklist, pros and cons and common rejection reasons.

Data updated 2026-10-01 · compiled from published bank terms

Full comparison8 accounts

AccountRegionTypeMinimum depositMonthly feeHow to applyNon-residentsRating
Trust Bank Singapore Digital Bank 无最低存款要求 零管理费 Online Conditional ★ 4.4
GXS Bank Singapore Digital Bank 无最低存款要求 零管理费 Online Conditional ★ 4.2
MariBank Singapore Digital Bank 无最低存款要求 零管理费 Online Conditional ★ 4.2
Aspire (Singapore) Singapore Digital Bank 无最低存款要求 基础版免月费 Online Conditional ★ 4.2
DBS Bank Singapore Traditional Bank 非居民开户通常要求首存 1,000 新币 约 0–5 新币/月 Must visit Non-residents OK ★ 4
ANEXT Bank Singapore Digital Bank 无最低存款要求(视企业情况) 零月费(交易费另计) Online Conditional ★ 4
OCBC Bank Singapore Traditional Bank 非居民通常要求首存 1,000 新币 约 0–2 新币/月 Must visit Non-residents OK ★ 3.7
United Overseas Bank Singapore Traditional Bank 非居民通常要求首存 1,000 新币 约 0–5 新币/月 Must visit Non-residents OK ★ 3.6

FAQ

Can non-residents open a bank account in Singapore?

3 of the 8 accounts on this page explicitly accept non-residents (DBS Bank, OCBC Bank, United Overseas Bank). "Accepts applications" does not mean guaranteed approval — banks still assess your ID, proof of address and source of funds. Without local residence or a tax number, prefer accounts marked as remotely openable.

Do I have to visit Singapore in person to open an account?

Not necessarily. 5 of the 8 accounts can be opened fully online (GXS Bank, Trust Bank, MariBank), with no branch visit; the remaining 3 still require a branch visit or an appointment. Online opening depends on whether your documents pass automated checks.

How much money do I need to open an account in Singapore?

Minimums vary widely — see the "Minimum deposit" column. 5 account(s) have no minimum deposit, so you need not fund on day one. Also watch the minimum balance and monthly fee; dormant accounts can incur charges.

How long does it take to open an account in Singapore?

It depends on the account: online accounts are usually approved within minutes to a few working days, while branch or manually reviewed accounts typically take 1 to 3 weeks. The "How to apply" column shows the channel for each account, and timings are on the individual pages.