NTUC-OCBC Starter Account
Gives you higher interest rates than other banks
How does the NTUC-OCBC Starter Account interest rate work?
Base interest rate
| Account balance | Prevailing rates (per year) | Rates from 1 July 2020 (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| First S$50,000 | 0.10% | 0.05% |
| Next S$450,000 | 0.15% | 0.05% |
| Above S$500,000 | 0.10% | 0.05% |
Bonus interest rate
(with minimum salary crediting amount of S$1,000 month via GIRO and at least 3 transactions on your NTUC Plus! Visa Credit/Debit Card monthly)
| Account balance | Prevailing rates (per year) | Rates from 1 December 2020 (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| First S$50,000 | 0.90% | 0.40% |
$0
Initial deposit
$0
monthly service fee
1200
island-wide ATMs
Easy Way to Access and Manage Your Money
Savings Account linked to NTUC Plus! Visa Card
Your NTUC Plus! Visa Card is not only a credit / debit card, but also an ATM card to access your NTUC-OCBC Starter Account.
Daily Banking Convenience
1,200 ATMs at convenient locations
At MRT stations, FairPrice outlets, Caltex stations and all major shopping malls.
Find nearest ATMs
Make deposits
Deposit your cash at any OCBC ATM PLUS at FairPrice outlets, OCBC Cash Deposit Machine or OCBC branch (subject to over-the-counter transaction fees), or drop your cheque at any OCBC Quick Cheque Deposit Box.
Cheque book
SGD cheque books are available on request at S$10 per cheque book. Fill up the cheque book request form and mail it to us, or call 6781 7090 (press 2).
Withdraw cash overseas
Access cash overseas at ATMs with the Visa / PLUS logo, or at OCBC ATMs in Malaysia and Indonesia.
View transaction feeOnline and Mobile Banking
Track your money
Bank anytime, anywhere with OCBC Online Banking, OCBC Mobile Banking and Plus! Phone Banking.
Easy payments and transfers
Pay any bank's credit card bills online, transfer money locally and to overseas accounts.
Electronic statements
Choose to receive paper or electronic monthly statements.
Online security guarantee
We guarantee a full refund of any money lost due to online banking fraud.
Track your spending by category
Your spending is automatically sorted by category so you know exactly where your money is going with Money Insights
Still confused? Find out more about online banking
Important Notes
Deposit Insurance Scheme: Singapore dollar deposits of non-bank depositors and monies and deposits denominated in Singapore dollars under the Supplementary Retirement Scheme are insured by the Singapore Deposit Insurance Corporation, for up to S$75,000 in aggregate per depositor per Scheme member by law. Monies and deposits denominated in Singapore dollars under the CPF Investment Scheme and CPF Retirement Sum Scheme are aggregated and separately insured up to S$75,000 for each depositor per Scheme member. Foreign currency deposits, dual currency investments, structured deposits and other investment products are not insured.
How to Apply
Online application
Get the NTUC-OCBC Starter Account by applying for NTUC Plus! Visa Credit or Debit Card.
Note: NTUC-OCBC Starter Account comes bundled with NTUC Plus! Visa Credit/Debit Card.