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DBS eGift Guide: How to Send an e-Ang Bao with DBS

Yadana Chaw

23.01.26

Read time 2 minutes

Sending good wishes and prosperity has never been easier. While the traditional exchange of physical red packets remains a beautiful heritage, the way we share these blessings is evolving.

Digital ang baos have become increasingly popular, with the DBS eGift being one of the top options in Singapore. In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about using the DBS eGift to share joy locally. We'll also introduce the Wise account, a handy companion to make your money go further with low, transparent fees.

Table of Contents
What’s a DBS eGift? How to Send an Angbao with DBS eGift? Who can you send a DBS eGift to? Send e-hongbao to a loved one abroad with Wise

What’s a DBS eGift?

A DBS eGift is a digital version of the traditional red packet integrated into the DBS digibank and DBS PayLah! apps. Unlike a standard bank transfer, an eGift is designed to be a celebratory experience. When you send one, the recipient receives a festive notification. Recipients are greeted with a digital animation and your personalised message, preserving the joy of receiving a physical ang bao.

The DBS eGift feature is specifically designed for domestic transfers within Singapore. To send your blessings to family and friends abroad, consider gifting through Wise.

How to Send an Angbao with DBS eGift?

Sending a digital blessing can be done in just a few taps. You can choose to use either the DBS digibank app or the DBS PayLah! app:

Open your DBS digibank or PayLah! app.

Tap “Pay” or “eGift”.

Choose a recipient from your contact list or enter a mobile number.

Key in your gift amount. You can also select a festive theme and write a personalised greeting.

Double-check the details, then slide or tap to confirm.

Your eGift will then be credited to the recipient immediately.

Who can you send a DBS eGift to?

The DBS eGift is powered by Singapore's PayNow network, so here is who you can send your digital hongbao to:

PayNow Registered Users: You can send an eGift to anyone in Singapore who has linked their mobile number or NRIC/FIN to a bank account (including OCBC, UOB, and other major banks).
DBS PayLah! Users: You can send directly to any contact who has a PayLah! wallet.
QR Ang Baos: If you still prefer a physical touch, you can use DBS PayLah! to scan the QR code to load a cash value of up to SGD 999. Place the QR slip in a red packet (or gift it as it is!) and give it to family and friends. The recipient then scans the QR code to receive the amount instantly in his or her DBS PayLah! mobile wallet.

The DBS eGift is restricted to those with a Singapore-linked bank account or mobile number. If you are looking to send a digital blessing to loved ones across the border, consider sending with Wise

Send money to a loved one abroad with Wise

Wise international money transfers can be set up online or within the Wise app with low fees from 0.26% and the mid-market rate, to over 140+ countries. There’s no markup added to the exchange rate that’s used to convert your currency, which makes it easier to see exactly what you're paying for a transfer, and what the recipient will get in the end. Just transfer the amount indicated in SGD and let Wise do the rest.

Track your transfers easily when you create a free Wise account, and manage, hold, and convert your money in SGD and 40+ other currencies. You'll get the same great rates, and be able to track your transfers all from one place. As a bonus, you can also get 8+ local account details to be able to receive money in SGD, USD, GBP, and more.

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