OCBC grants SingPass app access to digital banking services

The service was first rolled out on 4 July.

OCBC Bank customers can now use the SingPass Mobile app for digital banking services through the bank’s mobile banking app and Internet banking platform, according to an announcement.

The service was enabled by integrating digital banking services with Singapore’s National Digital Identity (NDI) platform. OCBC is the first bank to offer this service, which started on 4 July.

Using SingPass mobile as an alternative will benefit clients who currently use an access code and a PIN instead of fingerprint or facial biometrics to log into OCBC’s banking platforms.

Managed by the Government Technology Agency (GovTech), the SingPass Mobile app allows users to transact with over 60 government agencies online securely. More than 1.6 million Singapore residents use the app for government e-services, including checking their Central Provident Fund (CPF) account balances, filing taxes and applying for public housing.