What is tt reference number

Payment & transfers > Transfer funds and follow the steps below.

  1. Under “Make a transfer”, select “to a bank account overseas (including overseas OCBC accounts)”.
  2. Under “Select one destination account”, select the respective destination account(s) you wish to transfer funds to.
  3. Select the account you wish you transfer the funds from.
  4. Select respective currency which you wish to transfer funds in and fill in the respective amount you wish to transfer.
  5. Lastly, select the respective option in which you decide who pays for the charges.
Cut-off time for same day transfers and payment processing

Cut off timing for same day transfers

Overseas funds transfers submitted before the cut-off time on a business day will be sent out on the same day. Your funds will be deducted from your account by the cut-off time. If you submit an overseas funds transfer after the cut-off time, your funds will be sent out on the next business day.

Currency CodeCut-off time
IDR12:00PM
MYR2:00PM
HKD3:00PM
CAD, CHF, DKK, EUR, GBP, NOK, SEK, SGD, USD4:30PM
AUD, JPY, NZD, PHP9:30AM
INR, LKR, THB3:30PM
(Value next day)

Please note the Inward Remittance cut-off time for crediting of accounts maintained with OCBC: Singapore Dollar Inward Telegraphic Transfer Crediting to SGD Current and Savings Account: Payments received before 4.30pm will be processed and credited to customer's account within the same business day. Foreign Currency Inward Telegraphic Transfer Crediting to SGD Current and Savings Account: Payments received before 4pm will be processed and credited to customer's account within the same business day. Crediting to Foreign Currency account: Payments involving USD/HKD/GBP received before 4pm will be processed and credited to customer's account within the same business day. Payment involving all other currencies will be processed and credited to customer's account on the next business day.

How to remit money overseas

View the step-by-step guide on how to remit money overseas online via OCBC Digital app.

View the step-by-step guide on how to remit money overseas online via OCBC Internet Banking.

Rate at which incoming funds are converted We will use the Buying TT rate to convert your incoming funds. I have submitted my overseas funds transfer, why were my funds not deducted from my account yet?

Your funds will be deducted by the cut-off time on a business day. Please ensure that you submit your overseas funds transfer before the cut-off time for it to be processed on the same business day. Otherwise, the transaction will be processed on the next business day instead. You may refer to the cut-off times.

Is there a minimum transaction amount?

Yes, depending on the debiting currency. A minimum of SGD 100 (for SGD fund transfers) or USD 100 (for non-SGD fund transfers) is required for each transaction.

How much is the agent fee?

The agent fee shown on the OCBC Digital app or Internet Banking will be indicative. The actual agent fee will be reflected in your transaction history.

Can I track the status of my overseas funds transfer?

Yes, you can check the status easily via OCBC Internet Banking > Customer service > Check internet transaction status > Transaction type: Fund Transfer.

Get transaction advices for Inward Remittance

Yes, we will send you a computer generated advice with the transaction details. The advice will be sent to you via normal postal service on the next working day.

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For remittance in US Dollars to OCBC Bank Singapore in favour of your account with us, kindly advise your remitter or remitting bank to pay as follows: Beneficiary Bank
Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited
Singapore
SWIFT Code: OCBCSGSG
CHIPS UID: 010275 Intermediary Bank
JP Morgan Chase Bank, New York
New York, USA
SWIFT Code: CHASUS33
ABA Routing No.:FW021000021
CHIPS UID: CP0002 (Please note that you should advise your remitter or remitting bank to indicate the SWIFT Code, ABA Routing No. or CHIPS UID in the payment instruction) Indicate the account number and account name as maintained with OCBC accordingly. For funds crediting to Foreign Currency account, please indicate the 3-digit account currency code which is part of the account number e.g. 501123456201USD. For same-day crediting, remitting bank must inform Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporate Ltd, Singapore to confirm payment by authenticated SWIFT or test telex by 4pm Singapore time (for crediting into Foreign Currency Account) and 4.30pm Singapore time (for crediting into Singapore Dollars account).