Apply for PayNow

Register your PayNow profile instantly via DBS digibank, SMS Banking or digibot.

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How to apply for PayNow

There are various channels which you may apply for PayNow with us. The most convenient method would be via digibank mobile.

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Log in to digibank mobile with your Touch / Face ID or digibank User ID & PIN.
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Tap Pay & Transfer and select PayNow.
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Tap Your Profile and select Register your Mobile No.
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Confirm your Mobile Number. Enter your preferred PayNow Nickname and select the Account you wish to link to PayNow and tap Next.
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Enter the SMS OTP sent to your registered mobile number and tap Submit to complete the registration.
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You have now completed your PayNow registration with your mobile number.
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Log in to digibank mobile with your Touch / Face ID or digibank User ID & PIN.
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Tap Pay & Transfer and select PayNow.
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Tap Your Profile and select Register your NRIC/FIN.
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Confirm your NRIC/FIN. Enter your preferred PayNow Nickname. Select the Account you wish to link to PayNow and tap Next.
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Confirm your details and tap Register Now.
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You have now completed your PayNow registration with your NRIC/FIN.
Get the latest POSB digibank mobile app now!
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Log in to digibank online with your User ID and PIN.
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Complete the Authentication Process.
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Under Transfer, select To Mobile Number or NRIC (PayNow).
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Under My Registrations, Register my Mobile Number.
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Confirm your Mobile Number. Select the Account you wish to link to PayNow. Enter your preferred PayNow Nickname and click Next.
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Verify your details. Enter the SMS OTP sent to your registered mobile number and click Submit to complete the registration.
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Click Finish and you have now completed your PayNow registration with your mobile number.
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Log in to digibank online with your User ID and PIN.
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Complete the Authentication Process.
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Under Transfer, select To NRIC (PayNow).
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Under My Registrations, Register my NRIC/FIN.
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Confirm your NRIC/FIN. Select the Account you wish to link to PayNow. Enter your preferred PayNow Nickname and click Next.
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Verify tour details and click Submit.
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Click Finish and you have now completed your PayNow registration with your NRIC/FIN.
Simply send an SMS in the following formats to register:

NRIC Registration
SMS to 77767 in this format:

Paynow <space> Register <space> NRIC <space> your preferred bank account’s* last 4 digits <space> your preferred nickname to 77767

e.g. Paynow register nric 7890 Adeline

Mobile Number Registration
SMS to 77767 in this format:

Paynow <space> Register <space> Mobile <space> your preferred bank account’s* last 4 digits <space> your preferred nickname to 77767

e.g. Paynow register mobile 1234 Belinda
  • Step 1: Click here to launch digibot.
  • Step 2: Click on Yes to proceed.
  • Step 3: Authenticate yourself using Internet Banking login or ATM Card + PIN.
  • Step 4: Select the proxy (Mobile or NRIC/FIN) which you would like to link your PayNow to.
  • Step 5: Confirm if the Mobile no. or NRIC/FIN is accurate before clicking Confirm.
  • Step 6: Input your nickname.
  • Step 7: Your registration status will be shown on screen.
If you are registering on behalf of your child who is less than 16 years old, click here for a different set of instructions.



Frequently Asked Questions

If you have already registered your NRIC/FIN or mobile number as a PayNow Proxy with another bank, you will first need to de-register your Proxy from the other bank. Please note that you cannot register the same NRIC/FIN or mobile number as a PayNow Proxy with 2 different banks. Once you’ve de-registered your Proxy from the other bank, simply follow the steps mentioned above to apply for PayNow with DBS/POSB.
Such a scenario might arise if you are using a recycled mobile number that used to belong to someone else. If you have never registered your mobile number as a PayNow Proxy with another bank, please Get in Touch with Us.
Once you receive your blue NRIC, please proceed to the nearest DBS/POSB branch to update your NRIC in the bank's records. During the update process, your FIN Proxy will be de-registered from PayNow and your NRIC will become eligible for registration.

You can subsequently register your NRIC as a PayNow Proxy, via digibank online, digibank mobile app or digibank (Wealth ).
If you have already updated your FIN number with DBS/POSB, you can register your FIN as a PayNow Proxy via DBS digibank online, digibank mobile or digibank (Wealth).

If you are unable to see an option to register your FIN for PayNow, it might be because you have not updated your FIN with DBS. Learn more about how to update your Personal Details.

Need more help? For more information, you may refer to more FAQs on PayNow here.
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