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How do I apply for GIRO for my levy payment?

You can apply for eGIRO or submit a hard copy GIRO application for your levy payment. This GIRO arrangement will be used to pay your levy, including any outstanding amount and penalty charges for late payment.

At a glance

eGIRO Hard copy GIRO application
Estimated time needed to apply 1 minute 10 minutes
Processing time 3 working days Within 2 months for most cases

How to apply for GIRO

You can apply for eGIRO if your bank is one of the participating banks. eGIRO is a fast and convenient way to apply for GIRO.

 

  1. Log in to apply for eGIRO in your account summary or under GIRO.
  2. Complete your GIRO application when you are redirected to your selected internet banking portal.
  3. To avoid unsuccessful GIRO deductions, please pay attention to these fields.

    Payment or transaction limit
    This field is optional for some banks. If you need to set a limit, check that your levy bill does not exceed this payment limit. You may wish to set a higher limit above what is required for your monthly payment. This is in case of unforeseen increases such as changes in levy rates or penalty charges incurred.

    Billing end date or expiry date
    You may wish to leave this field blank. If you indicate an end date but later need to use the GIRO arrangement beyond this date, you will need to reapply. There will not be any notification to inform you when the GIRO arrangement ends.

  4. [For corporate bank accounts] Your approver must authorise the eGIRO request in your bank’s internet banking portal within 48 hours before the application expires.

If your bank is not an eGIRO participating bank, you need to:

  1. Download the GIRO form for:
  2. Mail the original completed form to:

Levy GIRO Team
Work Pass Division
Ministry of Manpower
18 Havelock Road
Singapore 059764

What happens next?

  1. Pay levy using PayNow QR while waiting for your GIRO deduction to take effect.
  2. Wait for our email informing you of your GIRO application outcome and the first deduction date.
You can check the status of your GIRO application online.