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Singapore's first digital bank Trust Bank launches (The Business Times)

THE Standard Chartered Bank and Fairprice Group's digital bank, Trust Bank launched with savings accounts and credit card offerings for retail customers.

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StanChart Joins Tech Giants With Singapore Digital Bank (Bloomberg)

Standard Chartered Plc's joint venture with an arm of Singapore's biggest trade union group is starting digital banking services in the city-state, ...

[Standard Chartered Plc](/quote/STAN:LN)’s joint venture with an arm of Singapore’s biggest trade union group started digital banking services in the city-state, adding to rivalry in the space where tech giants are also seeking to make their mark. Trust Bank, in which the UK firm holds 60%, is offering savings accounts, credit cards and insurance products, targeting workers and their families with benefits aimed at cushioning the pain of rising inflation, according to a statement by the firms on Thursday.

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StanChart-NTUC digital bank launches savings account, credit card (The Straits Times)

Trust Bank plans to cater to older Singaporeans and the less tech-savvy by being transparent about services and products. Read more at straitstimes.com.

For example, the bank is offering Singapore’s first credit card that lets customers choose their repayment dates. Trust Bank is also offering a family personal accident insurance scheme developed by Income, at a premium of 50 cents a month. Said Mr Sadhu: “The clients will bank with us because they are going to see real value at each interaction. When they do that, over time, there will be loyalty and they build deep relationships with us.” The digital bank is giving up to 21 per cent Linkpoints rebates on its credit card for NTUC members and 15 per cent rebates for other people. The savings account comes with a debit card that offers up to 11 per cent Linkpoints rebates for NTUC members and a maximum of 5 per cent rebates for others.

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New digital bank by Standard Chartered and NTUC to launch ... (CNA)

The savings account will offer a “market-leading” base rate and allow customers to earn up to 1.4 per cent of interest on their deposits, said the new bank ...

“What this does is it takes the client on the digital journey. We do not accept cheques, we do not do any of the banking transactions,” he stressed. The new bank's “numberless” card will offer the dual functionality of a credit and debit card. The policy will be available at no premiums for the first two months when a customer signs up for the bank’s credit card. This comes at a premium of S$0.50 per month and has no limit to the number of dependents covered. “We want (customers) to move entirely cashless. We want them to move fully digital, but it's a journey. Chief executive officer Dwaipayan Sadhu told reporters that the bank currently offers “one of the highest” base rates for savings accounts. Non-members will enjoy a bonus interest of 0.2 per cent on the same purchases. Both virtual banks – The new bank is touting a “differentiated customer experience”, with customers being able to sign up “in minutes” with their SingPass accounts and use their digital cards immediately. The savings account will offer a “market-leading” base rate and allow customers to earn up to 1.4 per cent of interest on their deposits, said the new bank formed by Standard Chartered and FairPrice Group.

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StanChart, FairPrice-backed Trust Bank officially launches, offers ... (The Edge Singapore)

Trust offers rewards of up to 21% as a promotional launch rate on everyday spending at FairPrice's touch points.

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Singapore's Newest Digital Bank Trust Officially Launches Today ... (Fintech News Singapore)

Trust's shareholders Standard Chartered Bank, FairPrice Group and NTUC Enterprise have invested S$400 million in the digital bank. Customers with Singpass ...

Through listening to our customers and by leveraging the strengths of our partners, we are committed to bringing real tangible value to our customers in Singapore through accessibility and convenience, and making Trust a part of their everyday lives.” The Trust credit card is numberless and offers dual functionality as a credit and debit card, removing the need for users to carry multiple cards. Customers with Singpass accounts are able to sign up for a Trust account in a matter of minutes, and use their digital card immediately to generate significant savings.

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StanChart-NTUC's Trust digital bank launches credit card, savings ... (Vulcan Post)

Trust will leverage NTUC and its unions, as well as its other social enterprises beyond FairPrice Group, to address the needs of workers and families.

The Trust app also offers enhanced accessibility, with customers able to switch between English and Mandarin language based on their preference. Banking with Trust is done through the app only. The Trust credit card is a numberless credit card. NTUC union members will be able to enjoy the highest tier of savings and benefits from Trust. Included in Trust’s launch offering is a family personal accident insurance that has been exclusively developed by Income, at a premium of S$0.50 per month. It launches with a range of products for its customers, comprising a credit card, savings account and family personal accident insurance.

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