Accelerate Your Business Growth with CIMB Business Accounts

Designed to help SMEs start, grow, and thrive, CIMB Business Accounts are here to support SMEs at every stage. Discover the right account  to suit your business needs! 

If your company is incorporated in Malaysia, you can open a CIMB Singapore business account online—just follow the steps on the application page. Apply Now

 

Explore our most popular CIMB Business Accounts 

CIMB SME Account


The simple, no-frills account with low fees and big savings

CIMB TransactPlus Account


Earn as you transact with cash rebates and low fees

CIMB BusinessGo Account

 

Maximise your funds with high interest returns

Ideal for Startups and SMEs looking for simple, cost-savings solutions for day-to-day transactions

Ideal for businesses handling frequent and high-volume outgoing transactions

Ideal for established businesses and SMEs aiming to maximise returns on account balances
  • Zero account fee for 1st year, thereafter S$28 per month
  • Free local transactions
  • No minimum balance required
  • No fall-below fees
  • Telegraphic Fee at S$15 via BizChannel
  • Earn up to S$100 cash rebate monthly
  • No minimum balance
  • No fall-below fees
  • Free local transactions
  • Lowest Telegraphic Fee at S$5 via BizChannel@CIMB
  • Monthly Fee S$50
  • Perk: 3 months account fee waiver if you submit your last 6 months bank statement
  • Earn interest on your account balances
  • Free local transactions
  • No monthly account fee (Min. balance S$30k is required, otherwise fall-below fee of S$88)
  • Telegraphic Fee at S$18.88 via BizChannel@CIMB
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 A Shariah-compliant alternative, CIMB SME-i Account is also available here.  A Shariah-compliant alternative, CIMB TransactPlus-i Account is also available here.  A Shariah-compliant alternative, CIMB BusinessGo-i Account is also available here.

 

Compare All Accounts

Account Type

CIMB SME Account/ SME-i Account

CIMB TransactPlus / TransactPlus-i CIMB BusinessGo/ BusinessGo-i CIMB SGD Current Account CIMB USD BusinessGo-i Account CIMB USD Interest Plus Current Account CIMB SGD Business Interest Transaction Account/ Business Plus Current Account-i

Credit Interest/Profit

Non-interest/Profit bearing account

Non-interest/Profit bearing account

(Rates Effective from 3 Oct 2022)

 

Account Balance of S$30,000.00 and below | 0%

Account Balance of S$30,000.01 - S$1,000,000.00 | 0.80%

Account Balance of S$1,000,000.01 to S$2,000,000.00 | 2.00%

Account Balance of S$2,000,000.01 and above | 0.28%

Non-interest/Profit bearing account

(Rates Effective from 3 Oct 2022)

 

US$30,000.00 & below | 0%

US$30,000.01 & above | 0.60%

(Rates Effective from 3 Oct 2022)

 

US$500,000.00 and below | 0%

US$500,000.01 - US$1,000,000.00 | 0.60%

US$1,000,000.01 - US$3,000,000.00 | 2.00%

US$3,000,000.01 and above | 1.00%

 

No Standard rates, can be customized
Fall Below Fee/Monthly Fee

Fall Below Fee:

Waived   

 

Monthly fee:

Zero monthly account fees for first 12 months

Fall Below Fee:

Waived   

 

Monthly fee:

S$50

Fall Below Fee:

S$88 per month if monthly average balance less than S$30,000

 

Monthly Fee: 

$0

 

Fall Below Fee:

S$35 per month if monthly average balance less than S$8,000


Monthly Fee:

$0

Fall Below Fee: US$50 per month if monthly average balance falls below US$30,000


Monthly Fee:

$0

Fall Below Fee:

US$35 per month if monthly average balance falls below US$8,000


Monthly Fee:

$0

 

Fall Below Fee:  

S$35 per month if monthly average balance falls below S$8,000


Monthly Fee:

$0

PayNow

Waived Waived Waived

*Free outgoing FAST and PayNow FAST till 31 Dec 2024 and Free incoming PayNow till 31 Dec 2025. 

NA NA

*Free outgoing FAST and PayNow FAST till 31 Dec 2024 and Free incoming PayNow till 31 Dec 2025. 

FAST

Waived Waived Waived S$2 per item (For bulk, SGD1) NA NA S$2 per item (For bulk, S$1)

GIRO

Waived

Waived Waived S$0.20 per item NA NA S$0.20 per item
Telegraphic Transfer

S$15 flat

(excluding Agent charge)

S$5 flat

(excluding Agent charge)

S$18.88 flat

(excluding Agent charge)

 

Cable S$30
Commissions 0.0625%
(min. S$10, max. S$50)
Agent fee (if applicable)
S$50 (without FX) / S$20 (with FX)    Cable S$30
Commissions 0.0625%
(min. S$10, max. S$50)
Agent fee (if applicable)
Cable S$30
Commissions 0.0625%
(min. S$10, max. S$50)
Agent fee (if applicable)
eAlerts Free e-Alerts Free e-Alerts Free e-Alerts Waived for first 3 months
Subsequent monthly fee – S$5 flat per account
Waived for first 3 months
Subsequent monthly fee – S$5 flat per account
Waived for first 3 months
Subsequent monthly fee – S$5 flat per account
Waived for first 3 months
Subsequent monthly fee – S$5 flat per account

Cheque Book

Available upon request at S$25 per book Available upon request at S$25 per book

First cheque book fee waived.

Subsequent cheque book requested will be charged at S$25 per book

Available upon request @ S$25 per book Available upon request @ US$25 per book Available upon request @ US$25 per book Available upon request @ S$25 per book
Transactional Rebate NA

Cash rebate of S$2 to customer for each outward payment done via BizChannel

(capped at S$100 per month) 

NA NA NA NA NA

 

With effect from 1 January 2024, the following charges will apply for all SGD-denominated and local USD-denominated corporate cheque clearing and depositing. 

For SGD cheque charges for clearing and deposit : S$0.75 per cheque.

For USD cheque charges for clearing and deposit : USD1.00 per cheque.

 

Document Checklist

 

Before applying for your business bank account online with CIMB, it’s best to have the following documents ready to speed up the process.

 

Private Limited/Public Company

1. Certified true copies1

Memorandum and Articles of Association or Constitution.

 

2. NRIC/ Passport copy2 and specimen signatures of

  • All directors
  • All authorised signatories
  • All controlling persons (only if applicable to your company)
  • All Ultimate Beneficial Owners
  • All approving persons

 

3. Image with NRIC for ALL NRIC submitted above

1A certified true copy is a copy of an original document that has been stamped or signed with the word "Certified True Copy" to confirm the copy is true and authentic by the following persons:

For Private Limited or Public Company: 2 directors; or 1 director and 1 secretary; or 1 director if you have a single director

 

2*NRIC for Singapore Citizens and residents or passport copy for non-citizens

 

Partnership

1. Certified true copies1

Partnership agreement. 

 

2. NRIC/ Passport copy2 and specimen signatures of

  • All authorised signatories
  • All Partners (For Partnership Entities)
  • All approving persons

 

3. Image with NRIC for ALL NRIC submitted above

 

1A certified true copy is a copy of an original document that has been stamped or signed with the word "Certified True Copy" to confirm the copy is true and authentic by the following persons:

For Partnerships: 2 partners

 

2*NRIC for Singapore Citizens and residents or passport copy for non-citizens

 

Sole Proprietorship

1. NRIC/ Passport copy2 and specimen signatures of

  • All authorised signatories
  • All owners for Sole Proprietor
  • All approving persons

 

2. Image with NRIC for ALL NRIC submitted above

 

2*NRIC for Singapore Citizens and residents or passport copy for non-citizens

 

Quick Guide

 

Need help with applying your business account online? View our guided videos or download the Online Account Application English User Guide, and the Online Account Application Chinese User Guide for more information.

For Bizchannel Onboarding, please view the step-by-step guide here

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

 

Who is eligible to open an online business current account with CIMB?

All business registered in Singapore can open a business bank account online via our online account application platform. We offer same day bank account opening. If your application is in order, you will be able to receive your account number almost immediately via email. * Businesses located elsewhere will have to contact our Bank Representative for assistance to open a company bank account with CIMB.

 

 

 

Will my business bank account be opened instantly?

Your business bank account with CIMB Singapore will be open on the same day if all the necessary documents submitted are in order. Otherwise, our CIMB representative will contact you to follow up with your application.

 

 

How do I know if my company bank account has been opened?

You will receive an acknowledgement email notifying you of the account details for your new business bank account. Subsequently, a confirmation email will be sent to you upon successful opening of the account. These emails will be sent to the email address you provided during the account application process.

 

 

Will I be able to save my business account application and come back at a later time to continue with it?

Yes, when you apply online for a CIMB business account, there is an option available for you to select to save your application at each step so that you will be able to resume your saved application should you wish to continue at a later time. A reminder email will also be sent to you to complete your business bank account application.

 

 

Download the Online Account Application Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) here.

Download the Online Account Application Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) in Chinese here.

More Information

 

Terms & Conditions

 

Deposit Insurance Scheme

Singapore dollar deposits of non-bank depositors are insured by the Singapore Deposit Insurance Corporation, for up to S$100,000 in aggregate per depositor per Scheme member by law. Foreign currency deposits, dual currency investments, structured deposits and other investment products are not insured. 

 

For full Terms & Conditions of all accounts, click here.

 

 

 

Fact Sheet

 

Download the Fact Sheet here.

Awards & Recognition

 

CIMB’s commitment to excellence is reflected in its awards and recognitions. These accolades underscore our dedication to providing unparalleled services and innovative solutions for our clients.

 

Global SME Banking Innovation Awards 2024

Best SME Business Current Account/Transaction Account 

Global SME Banking Innovation Awards 2024

Best SME Beyond Banking Service Initiative

Asian Banking & Finance Wholesale Banking Awards 2023/2024

Singapore International Cash Management Bank of the Year

Explore the full list of awards and recognitions to understand more about our achievements.

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