Singapore · Account Transfer · Est. 2014
Singapore's two-layer instant payment infrastructure: FAST (Fast And Secure Transfers, 2014) provides the real-time clearing rail, while PayNow (2017) adds a proxy-based overlay allowing transfers via mobile number, NRIC/FIN, UEN, or VPA. PayNow has cross-border linkages with India's UPI, Thailand's PromptPay, and Malaysia's DuitNow. Governed by the Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS) under MAS oversight, the system supports P2P, P2M, and government disbursements with no transaction fees for individuals.
| Capability | Status |
|---|---|
| QR Code Payments | ◐ |
| Wallet Support | ◐ |
| 24/7 Availability | ✓ |
| Cross-Border | ✓ |
| ISO 20022 | ✓ |
| Request to Pay | — |
| Open API | ◐ |
| Alias/Proxy | ✓ |