Before you start trading, you first need to fund your account. You can find out more about the various funding methods available below.
How to fund your account
Please select your preferred funding method:
Your funds with IG are held in a segregated bank account. Please note that we do not accept cash payments or payments through AXS/ATM machines. Funding must be made from a bank account or card registered under the IG accountholder’s name.
For weekends and public holidays, only credit/debit card funding is available.
Bank transfer
Internet Bank Transfer (FAST payments only)
Always quote your IG account number in the comments/Bill Ref for your funds to be allocated at the soonest. All time depicted are in Singapore Time (GMT+8)
| Cost | None |
|---|---|
| Execution time | Weekdays, 8am – 11pm: Within same business day. Weekdays, 11pm – 8am: By 9am the next business day. Weekends & Public Holidays: By 9am the next business day. |
| How to deposit funds | Transfer payment to the bank details found under the 'My IG' section of the platform, then click on 'Add Funds' and 'How to make a deposit'. Please quote your IG account number as the payment reference. |
Telegraphic Transfer (T.T.)
| Cost | The client’s bank and intermediary bank may apply charges |
|---|---|
| Execution time | Domestic - 1 business day, Foreign - 2-3 business days |
| How to deposit funds | Transfer payment to the bank details listed under the ‘My IG’ section, then click on ‘Add Funds’ and ‘How to make a deposit’. Please quote your IG account number as the payment reference. |
PayNow QR
Topping up your IG account has never been easier. You can now fund your IG account using PayNow QR. Simply head to the deposit section, select the PayNow QR option, and scan the code with your banking app. It’s quick, easy, and secure.
Card payment
Debit/Credit Card (Supported by VISA or Mastercard)
| Cost | 2%1 of the transaction amount, levied by the card processor. We recommend checking with the merchant bank/card issuer, who may levy further charges |
|---|---|
| Execution time | Immediate |
| How to deposit funds | Register your card on the IG platform under the ‘My IG’ section, then click on ‘Add Funds’.2 [Note: Minimum funding is S$50 by card, or the equivalent in the currency of your account] |
1 The charge is GST inclusive where applicable.
2 Funds may be transferred back to source instead of preferred withdrawal methods in some situations. Please contact the Helpdesk for more information.
Bill payments
Standard Chartered Bill Payment
| Cost | None |
|---|---|
| Execution time | Typically the next business day, subject to the bank's cut-off time of 11.30pm |
| How to deposit funds | Log into Standard Chartered Online Banking, click 'Make Payment' then 'Pay Bills'. Click 'Add biller', then choose ‘IG’ from the list. Under ‘Bill Account Number’, enter your IG account number only, and Confirm. Input your payment details and proceed with the transfer. |
For funds transfers via Internet Bank, Telegraphic Transfers, and Bill Payment, indicate only your IG trading account number, without additional details in order to facilitate our client ledger team to credit the funds into the correct account.
Restrictions:
- Third party payments are strictly prohibited. Funds will be returned to the third party payer and further proof of transfer will be required.
- We are unable to accept cards where the cardholder is US resident
Contact us
New client: +65 6390 5133 or accountopening@ig.com.sg
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