GIRO

You can use internet banking to apply for GIRO if you have a DBS/POSB bank account (not applicable for corporate bank accounts).

For steps on how to apply, refer to Q1 in Payment FAQs and Guides.

Please indicate your SFA Customer Reference Number (UEN/NRIC/FIN) in the ‘Bill Reference’ field when applying for a GIRO arrangement.

SFA will take 5 working days to process your application. You will receive an email notification when your application is approved. 

You can complete the GIRO application form and submit it by post to SFA. 

The respective banks may take 4-6 weeks to set up your GIRO arrangement. 

For steps on how to complete the form, refer to Q2 in Payment FAQs and Guides.

Before your GIRO application is approved, please use alternative payment modes to make payments on time.

Ensure you have done all the following:

• filled in a printed copy of the GIRO form – photocopied forms are not accepted
• entered the correct ‘Name of Customer’ which should match the name on the SFA licence
• signed the GIRO form