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Q18. What is the Two-Factor Authentication and how does it work?
Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) provides an additional layer of security for verifying the identity of a UOB Personal Internet Banking customer. With Two-Factor Authentication, UOB Personal Internet Banking customers will be required to provide a unique One-Time Password (OTP) in addition to the current Username and Password upon login.
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Q19. What is SMS-OTP?
SMS-OTP is a one-time password delivered to the mobile phone of a UOB Personal Internet Banking customer. For this option, the customer's mobile phone number must be registered with the Bank.
Note:
Receipt of SMS is dependent on your mobile network operator's roaming service.
If you are overseas, you may wish to consult them to find out more about the delivery of the SMS to you.
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Q20. What is Token-OTP?
Token-OTP is a one-time password obtained from a security device (Token) issued to UOB Personal Internet Banking customers.
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Q21. Is Two-Factor Authentication compulsory and will I be affected by Two-Factor Authentication?
As Two-Factor Authentication is compulsory, it will apply to all UOB Personal Internet Banking customers.
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Q22. How will I be affected by Two-Factor Authentication?
UOB Personal Internet Banking customers are required to enter an additional One-Time Password (OTP) when performing online transactions.
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Q23. Why is Two-Factor Authentication important? What does it do for me?
Two-Factor Authentication allows the Bank to provide additional security to Internet Banking customers. It ensures that only authorised customers can gain access to account information and transact securely.
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Q24. When do I need to carry out Two-Factor Authentication?
You are required to carry out Two-Factor Authentication when you perform any of the following transactions:
- Login to UOB Personal Internet Banking
- Add new payees
- Change of personal particulars and address
- Change of UniAlerts Subscriptions
- Change of funds transfer, bill payment or remittance transaction limits
- Change of One-time Password (OTP) settings
- Transactions with amount higher than the OTP threshold
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Q25. What if I have enabled Two-Factor Authentication but do not have my mobile phone or Token with me; and I urgently need to use Personal Internet Banking?
In this case, you will be able to login to UOB Personal Internet Banking using your Username and Password to perform balance enquiries only. You will not have access to perform transactional activities.
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Q26. I can only view some of my UOB accounts online. I would like to view my other UOB accounts too. How do I go about it?
Your de-linked UOB Personal/Joint-OR account number (except Joint UOBAM, SRS accounts, Custody Account) will be reflected in UOB Personal Internet Banking under “Link Account” page for your convenience to have them linked online.
Note: Joint accounts and accounts with multiple signing conditions cannot be linked. All UOB Asset Management joint accounts cannot be linked for online access.
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Q27. I have only one account with the UOB Group. Can I apply for another one online?
Yes, you can if you have a statement-based retail account. You can open a Current Account, Campus Account, i-Account, FlexiDeposit Account and Uniplus Account through UOB Personal Internet Banking. To do so, simply click on 'Online Applications' > 'Savings/Current Account' upon login.
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Q28. Can I link my joint accounts to my Username?
Yes, you can do so if your joint account requires only one signature for the authorisation of transactions. Joint accounts and accounts with multiple signing conditions, and all UOB Asset Management joint accounts cannot be linked for online access.
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Q29. Can I transfer funds to third-party accounts in UOB or other banks in Singapore?
Yes, you can transfer funds to third-party accounts in UOB or other banks in Singapore through UOB Personal Internet Banking.
To do so, you have to
login to UOB Personal Internet Banking to make a funds transfer arrangement for the account you wish to transfer funds to. You will only be required to make a funds transfer arrangement
ONCE to enable you to transfer funds subsequently to the payee.
When making a funds transfer arrangement, you will be required to enter a One-Time Password (OTP) upon clicking the 'Confirm' button. Once this is done, the new payee will be
activated instantly and you can transfer funds to them immediately.
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Q30. Why is One-Time Password (OTP) required?
This is an additional authentication required for
login to UOB Personal Internet Banking, funds transfer arrangement and purchase of cashier's order/demand draft to new beneficiaries. With this added security feature, you can enjoy greater peace of mind knowing that new payees nominated for funds transfers and new beneficiaries for cashier's order/demand draft purchase have been authorised by you.
For more information about OTP, please read our
FAQ.
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Q31. How do I terminate my Username?
You can visit any UOB Group Branch and complete Part A of the UOB Personal Internet Banking - Information Update Form. Please allow five business days for your Username termination request to be effective.
If you do not wish the Bank to effect these instructions, please
login to UOB Personal Internet Banking and delete these instructions.
If you wish to access UOB Personal Internet Banking service again after your Username has been terminated, you can re-apply for the service using a different Username.