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News Release - 31 Dec 2004
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UOB Taps On Bank Channels To Help Collect Funds
For Tsunami Victims


Customers can donate to the cause through UOB

31 December 2004, Singapore

United Overseas Bank Limited ("UOB") is pleased to announce that with effect from today, its customers will be able to make donations to the Singapore Red Cross Society ("SRCS") for the victims of the recent earthquake and tsunamis through UOB's Phone Banking and Internet Banking services.

All contributions will be credited directly to SRCS's account.

Step-by-Step Guide for Donations to Singapore Red Cross Society
Tidal Waves Fund

UOB Phone Banking :

Step 1: Dial 1800 22 22 121 (24-hour, toll-free)
Step 2: Press 2 to select Account Services
Step 3: Press 1 for Current and Savings Account
Step 4: Press 3 to select Bill Payment and Related Services
Step 5: Press 1 to select Bill Payment
Step 6: Select the account type to debit from
Step 7: Key in 222200 for Payee Code or Corporation Code
Step 8: When prompted for Consumer Reference No., enter your contact number and press #
Step 9: Enter amount and press # 
(Please omit the decimal when entering the dollars and cents. For example, if you wish to donate $10.00, please enter 1000 followed by #)
Step 10: Press 1 to confirm donation.

UOB Personal Internet Banking :

Step 1: At www.uobgroup.com, login to UOB Personal Internet Banking with your Username and Password.
Step 2: Select 'Bill Payment' from the left menu.
Step 3: Select 'New Bill'.
Step 4: Under the Payee Corporation drop list, select 'SINGAPORE RED CROSS SOCIETY'.
Step 5: Enter your contact number as the 'Bill Reference Number'.
Step 6: Select your preferred account as the 'Debiting Account'
Step 7: Under 'Amount', enter the donation amount.
Step 8: Select your preferred 'Payment Date'.
Step 9: Click on 'Pay'. After checking the payment details, click on 'Confirm' to proceed with the transaction.
Step 10: At the 'Completion' page for successful transactions, you may like to print a copy of the page with the 'Transaction Reference' for reference.

For further information, please contact:

Ms Vivian Song
United Overseas Bank Limited
Corporate Affairs Division
Phone: 65 - 6539 3990
Email: Vivian.SongKY@UOBgroup.com
 






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