Is Banking (Fees) Notification still in force?

Yes — Banking (Fees) Notification is currently in force.

When did Banking (Fees) Notification take effect?

Banking (Fees) Notification was first recorded in 1970.

How many regulations does Banking (Fees) Notification have?

Banking (Fees) Notification contains 4 regulations.

Where can I read the official version of Banking (Fees) Notification?

The official text of Banking (Fees) Notification is published at sso.agc.gov.sg.

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Banking (Fees) Notification

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Type: Subsidiary Legislation
Status: In force
Enacted: 1970
Sections: 4

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About this subsidiary legislation

Banking (Fees) Notification is Singapore Subsidiary Legislation, cited as Subsidiary Legislation BA-N1 1970, currently marked in force and first recorded in 1970.

Regulation 1

Citation

Amended byS 454/2021 wef 01/07/2021

This Notification may be cited as the Banking (Fees) Notification.

Regulation 2

Definitions

Amended byS 841/2019 wef 28/01/2020S 164/2019 wef 01/04/2019S 841/2019 wef 28/01/2020S 841/2019 wef 28/01/2020S 454/2021 wef 01/07/2021S 454/2021 wef 01/07/2021S 841/2019 wef 28/01/2020S 841/2019 wef 28/01/2020S 454/2021 wef 01/07/2021S 164/2019 wef 01/04/2019S 454/2021 wef 01/07/2021

In this Notification, unless the context otherwise requires —“cross-border money transfer service” and “money-changing service” have the meanings given by section 2(1) of the Payment Services Act 2019 (Act 2 of 2019);“full banking licence” means a licence to transact banking business, other than a wholesale banking licence;“limited purpose branch” —

(a)

in relation to a bank in Singapore that has been granted a full banking licence, means a branch of the bank in Singapore at which the services provided are limited to the following services:

(i)

accepting cash or cheques for payment into accounts already maintained with the bank;

(ii)

in the case of applications for new accounts for which initial deposits are made by way of cheques, verifying identities of the applicants;

(iii)

accepting cash or cheques as payment for bills for credit cards or other credit facilities;

(iv)

providing automated teller machines, internet banking kiosks or other self-service facilities;

(v)

providing general assistance to customers in respect of the services referred to in sub-paragraphs (i) to (iv) and applications for electronic banking services; (vi)providing a money-changing service;

(vii)

providing both of the following services:

(A)

cross-border money transfer service;

(B)

maintenance of one or more accounts for any customer in respect of cross‑border money transfer service;

(viii)

paying to any person in Singapore funds that are remitted in favour of the person from outside Singapore; (ix)any other service as the Authority may approve; or

(b)

in relation to a bank in Singapore that has been granted a wholesale banking licence, means a branch of the bank in Singapore at which the services provided are limited to the following services:

(i)

providing a money-changing service;

(ii)

providing both of the following services:

(A)

cross-border money transfer service;

(B)

maintenance of one or more accounts for any customer in respect of cross-border money transfer service;

(iii)

paying to any person in Singapore funds that are remitted in favour of the person from outside Singapore; (iv)any other service as the Authority may approve;[Deleted by S 841/2019 wef 28/01/2020][Deleted by S 164/2019 wef 01/04/2019][Deleted by S 841/2019 wef 28/01/2020]“wholesale banking licence” means a licence to transact banking business, the conditions of which require the holder of that licence to comply with such guidelines as may be issued by the Authority in relation to the operation of wholesale banks; and includes a “restricted banking licence” granted by the Authority before 29th June 2001.

Definition

“cross-border money transfer service” and “money-changing service” have the meanings given by section 2(1) of the Payment Services Act 2019 (Act 2 of 2019);

Amended byS 841/2019 wef 28/01/2020

Definition

“full banking licence” means a licence to transact banking business, other than a wholesale banking licence;

Amended byS 164/2019 wef 01/04/2019

Definition

“limited purpose branch” —

(a)

in relation to a bank in Singapore that has been granted a full banking licence, means a branch of the bank in Singapore at which the services provided are limited to the following services:

(i)

accepting cash or cheques for payment into accounts already maintained with the bank;

(ii)

in the case of applications for new accounts for which initial deposits are made by way of cheques, verifying identities of the applicants;

(iii)

accepting cash or cheques as payment for bills for credit cards or other credit facilities;

(iv)

providing automated teller machines, internet banking kiosks or other self-service facilities;

(v)

(vii)

providing both of the following services:

(A)

cross-border money transfer service;

(B)

maintenance of one or more accounts for any customer in respect of cross‑border money transfer service;

(viii)

paying to any person in Singapore funds that are remitted in favour of the person from outside Singapore; (ix)any other service as the Authority may approve; or

(b)

in relation to a bank in Singapore that has been granted a wholesale banking licence, means a branch of the bank in Singapore at which the services provided are limited to the following services:

(i)

providing a money-changing service;

(ii)

providing both of the following services:

(A)

cross-border money transfer service;

(B)

maintenance of one or more accounts for any customer in respect of cross-border money transfer service;

(iii)

paying to any person in Singapore funds that are remitted in favour of the person from outside Singapore; (iv)any other service as the Authority may approve;

Amended byS 841/2019 wef 28/01/2020S 841/2019 wef 28/01/2020S 454/2021 wef 01/07/2021S 454/2021 wef 01/07/2021S 841/2019 wef 28/01/2020S 841/2019 wef 28/01/2020S 454/2021 wef 01/07/2021S 164/2019 wef 01/04/2019S 454/2021 wef 01/07/2021

Definition

“wholesale banking licence” means a licence to transact banking business, the conditions of which require the holder of that licence to comply with such guidelines as may be issued by the Authority in relation to the operation of wholesale banks; and includes a “restricted banking licence” granted by the Authority before 29th June 2001.

Regulation 3

Licence fees

Amended byS 660/2021 wef 01/09/2021S 164/2019 wef 01/04/2019S 164/2019 wef 01/04/2019S 454/2021 wef 01/07/2021S 454/2021 wef 01/07/2021S 454/2021 wef 01/07/2021

Subregulation 1

Amended byS 660/2021 wef 01/09/2021S 164/2019 wef 01/04/2019S 164/2019 wef 01/04/2019S 454/2021 wef 01/07/2021

The annual licence fee payable by a bank under sections 8(1) and 13(1) of the Act for each calendar year or part of a calendar year shall be as follows:

(a)

in respect of a full banking licence —

(i)

for the head office of a bank incorporated in Singapore or the main office in Singapore of a bank incorporated outside Singapore $125,000;

(ii)

for each branch of a bank in Singapore, other than a limited purpose branch $10,000; and

(iii)

for each limited purpose branch $1,000;

(b)

in respect of a wholesale banking licence —

(i)

for the head office of a bank incorporated in Singapore or the main office in Singapore of a bank incorporated outside Singapore $100,000; and

(ii)

for each limited purpose branch $1,000.(c)[Deleted by S 164/2019 wef 01/04/2019]

Subregulation 2

Amended byS 454/2021 wef 01/07/2021

The annual licence fee payable by a merchant bank under section 8(1) of the Act as applied by section 55ZB(1) of the Act for each calendar year or part of a calendar year is $35,000.

Subregulation 3

Amended byS 454/2021 wef 01/07/2021

The Authority may waive or refund, wholly or in part, any fee mentioned in sub-paragraph (1) or (2).

Regulation 4

Application fees

Amended byS 454/2021 wef 01/07/2021

Subregulation 1

For the purposes of section 7(9) of the Act, the prescribed amount is —

(a)

$20,000 in relation to an application under section 7(1) of the Act; and

(b)

$20,000 in relation to an application under section 7(8) of the Act to vary the conditions of a wholesale banking licence that require the holder of the licence to comply with such guidelines as may be issued by the Authority in relation to the operation of wholesale banks, by revoking such conditions.

Subregulation 2

For the purposes of section 13A(2)(c) of the Act, the prescribed amount is $5,000.

Subregulation 3

For the purposes of section 55S(7)(a) of the Act, the prescribed amount is $20,000.

Subregulation 4

Amended byS 454/2021 wef 01/07/2021

The Authority may waive or refund, wholly or in part, any fee mentioned in sub-paragraph (1), (2) or (3).

Common questions

What is Banking (Fees) Notification?: Banking (Fees) Notification is Singapore Subsidiary Legislation, cited as Subsidiary Legislation BA-N1 1970, currently marked in force and first recorded in 1970.
Is Banking (Fees) Notification still in force?: Yes — Banking (Fees) Notification is currently in force.
When did Banking (Fees) Notification take effect?: Banking (Fees) Notification was first recorded in 1970.
How many regulations does Banking (Fees) Notification have?: Banking (Fees) Notification contains 4 regulations.
Where can I read the official version of Banking (Fees) Notification?: The official text of Banking (Fees) Notification is published at sso.agc.gov.sg.