What is an IC in Singapore?

IC stands for Identity Card; this is sometimes asked by cigarette vendors especially if you look below 18 years old. All Singaporeans and Permanent Residence has this. The equivalent of this will be our S/E/Q1 Pass (S/E pass) or if you don't have it, you can show your Passport or any card which shows your birth date.
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Some transactions with the government agency or business establishment ask your IC so always bring your S/E/Q1 Pass with you.
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Before securing a bank account you must have your S/E/Q1 Pass and go to any bank branch and bring the following:

  • S/E/Q1 Pass
  • Your Passport
  • cash for the minimum deposit (varies upon banks)
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If you had been touring around Singapore, you might have commonly see DBS and POSB ATM machines. There are other banks like UOB, Maybank, and etc.

DBS and POSB is owned by one man that makes these two banks the same. The minimum required deposit as well as maintaining balance is $500.

For other banks the minimum deposit and maintaining balance would be  $1000 dollars.

What if I don’t have enough money to open my Bank Account in Singapore?
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It will be a burden in your pocket when you are a new comer especially when you are on the process of starting from your work. Some of the things that will stop you from opening is you house rent, city services and other expenses.

You can try asking your employer to issue your first salary through Bank Check under your name which should be a Cross Check. Use this as your initial deposit.

Now that I have my S/E/Q1 Pass, what else can I apply?
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You are probably eyeing on that mobile phone you want. Fortunately, you can get that mobile phone off from a telecom shop like Singtel, M1 or Starhub by applying for a mobile plan for as low as $20++ per month. You can choose a plan between 12 or 24 months.

If you need a broadband internet connection you can check out the websites or shops of Starhub / Singtel / Singnet. They offer promos like free laptop or desktops computers which is also payable in 12 or 24 months. Just a reminder that the mobile phone you will be availing will have a line (Fixed Plan).
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How to apply for a credit card in Singapore?

There are simple Terms and Conditions which you need to conform, it must be that you’re a:

  • Permanent Resident or Singaporean
  • Monthly salary of $60,000

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