Singapore banks to offer limited-purpose accounts
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On November 4, 2026, Fintech News Singapore reported that local banks in Singapore will offer limited-purpose bank accounts (LPBAs) to most Singapore citizens and permanent residents who are denied regular banking services. The arrangement was outlined by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) in a written parliamentary reply. LPBAs can provide basic payment services, but have fewer features than ordinary bank accounts and will include safeguards against misuse, such as enhanced transaction monitoring. The report also noted that people who repeatedly allow their accounts to be used for illegal activities, or refuse to cooperate with necessary bank checks, may not be eligible for such accounts.
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- Fintech News SingaporeSingapore banks to offer basic accounts to most citizens and permanent residents denied regular services
Local Singapore banks will offer Limited Purpose Bank Accounts (LPBAs) to most Singapore citizens and permanent residents denied regular banking services, an arrangement outlined by MAS in a written parliamentary reply. LPBAs can provide basic payment services but have fewer features than ordinary bank accounts, with measures such as enhanced transaction monitoring to prevent abuse; those who repeatedly allow their accounts to be used for illegal activities or refuse to cooperate with necessary bank checks may be unable to obtain such accounts.
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