remittances

Remittances

Make domestic and international transfers efficiently anywhere in the world

Remittances

Make domestic and international transfers efficiently anywhere in the world

At a glance

Send your money domestically and across the world via Clearing House Automated Transfer System (CHATS) and Telegraphic Transfers (TT).

currencies

Various currencies

Transfer money in 16 major currencies and 23 exotic currencies of your choice 

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24x7 Account transfer

Account Transfer in same currency can be done any time 24 x7, including weekends and public holidays 

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10 minutes

Transferring between DBS accounts? It’s done in 10 minutes

Features & benefits
benefits

Enjoy the benefits of DBS PriorityPay

Funds credited in 10 minutes for transfers within DBS network.  Receive credit confirmation when the funds is credited to the beneficiary's account with DBS

Track your money easily

DBS is the first bank to offer end-to-end payments tracking for telegraphic transfers in Hong Kong, using SWIFT gpi

How to apply

Simply call our DBS Business Care at 2290 8068 to fix an appointment or email [email protected]. Our Relationship Manager will be glad to assist you.

FAQs
What is the cut-off time*^ for non-RMB Clearing House Automated Transfer System (CHATS) and telegraphic transfers (TT)?

For remittance instructions submitted over IDEAL:

CHATS(HKD & USD) and TT(HKD, USD, GBP, EUR) is 5:30pm
TT for other currencies (except RMB) is 5:00pm**
Remittance instructions submitted via other channels will be cut-off at 3:30pm (except RMB)

Applications submitted after the cut-off time will be processed on the next working day.

*Note: Monday to Friday, except on Public Holidays

**TT for SGD to non-DBS Singapore accounts cutoff at 4:00pm

^Effective from 2 March 2015

Can HKD and USD be paid via CHATS on Saturdays?

No, there is no CHATS service on Saturdays since the official five days clearing system was implemented in Hong Kong.

Can USD be paid via CHATS on a National Holiday in USA while Hong Kong is a working day?

Yes, USD can be paid via CHATS in such a case.

What is the cut-off time*^ for RMB CHATS and RMB TT transactions?

For remittance instructions submitted over IDEAL:

CHATS (without FX) is 5:30pm
CHATS (with FX) is 4:00pm
TT is 4:00pm


For remittance instructions submitted via DBS branch:

CHATS (without FX) is 3:30pm
CHATS (with FX) is 2:00pm
TT is 2:00pm


Applications submitted after the cut-off time will be processed on the next working day.

*Note: Monday to Friday except on Public Holidays

^Effective from 2 Feb 2021

How to make a payment from overseas to my DBS account?

Please refer Inward Payment Guide for the details of guideline.

Get in touch
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DBS BusinessCare
Tel: +852 2290 8068
Operating hours: 
Mon to Fri – 9.00am to 6.00pm
Sat – 9.00am to 1.00pm
(excluding PH)