I have a Singpass but haven't been using it. Have received notification that it will deactivated because I haven't used in years.
Can anyone tell me if there is really a need for this Singpass?
Before Singpass you could just go to the counter & get a printout of one's CPF account.
The only reason I've got a Singpass was because the gov't made it a necessity in the past. I think you needed one if you wanted to apply for Singtel shares Can't remember exactly, but I thought it was a dumb idea because why should someone need a special account just to check on your CPF? It's not like you could take your CPF out. Only Ho Ching can do that
Before Singpass you could just go to the counter & get a printout of one's CPF account.
If i am not mistaken u could withdraw amt excess of RA (provided u maintain the minimum sum) when u reach 55. U can print the relevant application forms fm CPF website using ur Singpass and submit it for approval. U can also do necessary trsf of funds for ur children tuition fees if they are admitted to Spore IHL.
FYI, if you reach 55 you can withdraw the $5,000 without having a Singpass account. All you have to do is to go down to the CPF office with your IC.
But u can do it without going down to CPF office rite? The convenience of having SingPass...and doing it "online" and at home.
You have to sign some kind of documents to arrange for a cheque, especially if you do not have an account with one of the approved local banks.
I think most people would prefer to go down personally to avoid cockups. The $5,000 is probably the only time most will ever get to touch their CPF:(
I have a Singpass but haven't been using it. Have received notification that it will deactivated because I haven't used in years.
Can anyone tell me if there is really a need for this Singpass?
Online access to chenghu e-services, not just CPF -but tax returns, business related ACRA etc. For business ACRA related stuff, it's only optimal access for setting up or changes....you needed one if you wanted to apply for Singtel shares Can't remember exactly, but I thought it was a dumb idea because why should someone need a special account just to check on your CPF? It's not like you could take your CPF out. Only Ho Ching can do that
Before Singpass you could just go to the counter & get a printout of one's CPF account.
....Old days of face to face are getting scarce. When was last time you walked into a bank branch? :p
they probably want to control and check on you...
I have a Singpass but haven't been using it. Have received notification that it will deactivated because I haven't used in years.
Can anyone tell me if there is really a need for this Singpass?
they probably want to control and check on you...