- Yes, if your client has assigned you the role of 'Manager'.
I cannot locate the SWIFT BIC for Post Office Savings Bank (POSB). What should I indicate on the application form in the Government-Paid Leave (GPL) Portal?
POSB is grouped under DBS Bank Limited. You can indicate the SWIFT BIC under DBS Bank Limited.I edited my email address in the ‘Manage Payment Details’ form in the Government-Paid Leave (GPL) Portal. Why is the updated email address not reflected in the GPL application?
Your email address is retrieved from MyInfo, if available. If you wish to use a different email address for your GPL application, please edit your email address in the application form directly. Details provided in the GPL portal are meant for the GPL application only and will be separate from your MyInfo account.
If you wish to update your new email address in MyInfo, please visit [www.singpass.gov.sg].
What is the SWIFT BIC for my bank account and where can I find the list of SWIFT BIC?
SWIFT BIC stands for Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) Bank Identifier Codes (BIC). SWIFT BIC are unique identifiers which are used when transferring information and funds from one bank to another. For the list of SWIFT BIC, please visit The Association of Banks in Singapore website > ‘Consumer Banking’ > ‘GIRO’ > ‘SWIFT BIC for Participating GIRO Banks’ under ‘Information for Billing Organisations’.What should I enter in the bank account number field if I am holding an HSBC/OCBC/SBI account?
Customers of the following banks should indicate the branch code followed by their bank account numbers.
1. The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, Singapore Branch, or HSBC Bank (Singapore) Limited (HSBC) Example: * Branch code for HSBC Jurong – 146 * Account number – 123456789 * Account number to indicate in the GPL transaction - 146123456789 (12 digits)
2. Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited (OCBC) Example: * Branch code for OCBC Bedok – 520 * Account number – 123456789 * Account number to indicate in the GPL transaction - 520123456789 (10 or 12 digits)
3. State Bank of India (SBI) Example: * Branch code for SBI Clementi– 290 * Account number – 12345678911 * Account number to indicate in the GPL transaction – 29012345678911 (14 digits)
Who can create or update information in the “Manage Payment Details” form in Government-Paid Leave (GPL) Portal?
Employer
Only personnel that are assigned the 'Manager' role (for UEN entities) and the NRIC/FIN holder of the CPF Submission Number (for Non-UEN entities) can provide and/or update the company's information via the 'Manage Payment Details' page.
Self-Employed Person/Parent
You can provide/update your payment details in the GPL Portal. If no records exist, you will be directed to provide your payment details in the 'Manage Payment Details' form upon log in.
Who can view the ‘Manage Payment Details’ form in Government-Paid Leave (GPL) Portal?
Employer
For UEN entities, authorised personnel with an assigned Corppass role can view the information.
For non-UEN entities, only the NRIC/FIN holder of the entity can view the information.
Self-Employed Person/Parent
You can log in to view your payment details.
Why does the bank account shown in the Government-Paid Leave (GPL) Portal differ from my previous applications? How do I change it?
The bank account details reflected in the GPL Portal is the information provided in the "Manage Payment Details" form.
For Employer
The following personnel can update the bank account details:
1. UEN entities:
Personnel assigned with the 'Manager' role
2. Non-UEN entities:
The NRIC/FIN holder of the CPF submission number
For Self-Employed Parent/Person
You can update online via "Manage Payment Details". The updated bank account details will be reflected in your next GPL application.