UOB and Google My Business

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Boost your Online Presence

Google My Business

Google My Business allows you to create an enhanced business profile that includes photos, reviews, promotions and store openings hours, absolutely free. This profile appears when anyone searches for your business on Google Search and Maps, helping you to attract more customers.

When you sign up for Google My Business through UOB, you benefit from having a fast-tracked verification and registration process that can be completed in one sitting with UOB's registration form. This process can otherwise take up to 14 days for the accuracy of your business information, including the location of your storefront, to be verified.

 

Your profile appears (for free!) on Google Search and Maps when customers are searching for your business. Enrich the information with photos, reviews, promotions or store operating hours.

 

Respond to customer reviews, encouraging greater loyalty. You can also indicate what precautions your business is taking against COVID-19.

 

Review reports on the number of clicks and phone calls you receive, which photos are being noticed, and how people are getting to your store.

 

 

FAQs

Google My Business allows you to create an enhanced business profile that includes photos, reviews, promotions and store openings hours. This profile appears when anyone searches for your business on Google Search and Maps, thus helping you to attract more customers.

Through a partnership between Google and UOB, we are making it faster and easier for businesses in Singapore to register for the service via an online form that authenticates the applicant through GovTech’s MyInfo Biz database.

  • You should apply for GMB via UOB if you have a physical storefront, e.g. retail, F&B or service businesses, and your business is registered with the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) in Singapore. You do not need to be an existing UOB customer to benefit from this free service. 

  • The applicant must be a qualified Director/Sole Proprietor/Partner of the business (incorporated in Singapore).

For all online self-service applications, it is important to make sure that you have a CorpPass, and the format of your business registered address extracted from MyInfo Biz is in line with GMB address guidelines.

Generally, there are 3 key ways to apply for GMB.

If you have CorpPass, you can go through our:

Online Self-Service Application

  • This is a seamless online process. All you need to do is visit this website and start your application. You will be guided to fill in an online form and agree on the T&Cs to complete the verification process.

  • During the registration process, you have a choice to register for GMB and Account Opening (UOB eBusiness Account) or GMB only.

  • Once you have completed the registration, a GMB verification code will be available for download in PDF format*. Then proceed to g.co/verifymybusiness and enter your GMB verification code when prompted. You can then activate your GMB account and start building your business profile immediately.

  • For applicants who have chosen to apply for a Business Account, you will either be directed to eBusiness Account application page or informed that a staff will be in contact with you shortly (subject to assessment).

*For the best experience, we recommend all online applicants to use Chrome desktop version.

  • For Chrome desktop users and Android Chrome mobile users: A PDF copy will be automatically stored in your device.

  • For iOS Chrome mobile users: You may take a screenshot of the PDF copy in the new tab. For applicants who have chosen to apply for eBusiness Account, remember to return to the webpage.

  • For iOS Safari desktop users: A PDF copy will be automatically stored in your device. For applicants who have chosen to apply for eBusiness Account, remember to return to the webpage.

  • For iOS mobile users: Remember to save the PDF copy in your device. For applicants who have chosen to apply for eBusiness Account, remember to return to the webpage.

If you do not have a CorpPass, you can visit our:

Branch

  • We will only accept applications submitted by a Director/Sole Proprietor/Partner of the Company.

Or seek assistance from our:

Relationship Manager (RM)

  • For existing corporate customers, you may also contact your respective RMs for more details on the application.

For Online Self-Service Application

  • You will need to be a qualified Director/Sole Proprietor/Partner of the business. Please note that verification cannot be done for disqualified Directors.

  • You will need to be prepared to provide the following information for verification:

    • Registered Business Name,
    • Business Registered Number (UEN),
    • Business Registered Address & Operating Address*,
    • Name of Business Owner (Director/Sole Proprietor/Partner),
    • Mobile Number,
    • Email Address,
    • Number of Places of Operation and
    • Annual Turnover.

For Branch/RM Application

  • You will need to be a qualified Director/Sole Proprietor/Partner of the business. Please note that verification cannot be done for disqualified Directors.

  • You will need to bring along your personal ID for verification.

  • You will need to provide the following information for verification:

    • Registered Business Name,
    • Business Registered Number (UEN),
    • Business Registered Address & Operating Address*,
    • Name of Business Owner (Director/Sole Proprietor/Partner),
    • Mobile Number,
    • Email Address,
    • Number of Places of Operation and
    • Annual Turnover.

*Registered address refers to the address which you have provided when you registered your business with the government. Operating address is the address for the place where you carry out your day-to-day operation.

  • In this collaboration, UOB will help with the registration process to verify if the business is a ‘live’ company (at the point of application).

  • We will obtain and provide you with a unique GMB verification code tied to your place of operation (storefront). A GMB verification code is a short alpha-numeric code that is used to complete the GMB verification process and account set-up, which will allow you to claim a listing on Google Search and Maps.

  • UOB will not manage any listings.

  • UOB will not be involved in GMB account activation, GMB profile management or any subsequent activities.

  • Google shall handle all inquiries, complaints, disputes etc. in connection with GMB after the verification code has been issued by UOB, including loss of GMB verification codes provided by UOB.

 

Click here for more frequently asked questions about signing up for Google My Business through UOB.

Bank with UOB

Bank with UOB

From solutions that boost your day-to-day efficiency to helping you scale, we design solutions based on the unique nature of your business as a Retailer, F&B or Service Provider.

Start a banking relationship today by opening a UOB eBusiness account - apply online and get instant approval

 

Open a UOB Business Account and get up to $2,000 cash bonus and a limited edition 1g UOB 999 pure gold bar*. Find out how you can boost your business savings today.
Learn more.

Low Minimum Balance

Minimum average daily balance of S$5,000 only.

Free FAST transactions

$0.50 rebate per transaction on up to 60 outgoing FAST/PayNow FAST transactions* per month via UOB Infinity.

*w.e.f. 1 January 2021, rebates are applicable for Bulk, Recurring and Post-dated FAST transactions.

Free Bulk GIRO Payroll transactions

100% rebates on Bulk Payroll transaction charges via UOB Infinity.

Free Trial of UOB BizSmart

Manage your business on a single cloud-based platform by digitalising core processes such as invoicing, HR and accounting. With UOB BizSmart, you can import bank account feeds for automatic reconciliation and provide faster payment options to customers via PayNow QR or NETS PayCollect.

Instant Online Application

Register for Google My Business (GMB) and open a UOB eBusiness account at the same time when you apply online with MyInfo Business. With pre-filled fields, you can now submit your application anytime, anywhere.

Save time

Fast application in just 5 minutes, no branch visit required^

Secure and Simple

Online form gets pre-filled by retrieving your details via MyInfo Business

Instant Setup

Get notified on your GMB verification code and new bank account number^ upon successful online application

 

 

To apply online you will require:

  • CorpPass login credentials for your company
  • SingPass login credentials for all Business Owners, Partners and Directors (Singaporeans or PRs only)

^Notes:

  • This service is currently only applicable to Singapore registered Sole Proprietor, Partnership and Private Limited Companies fully owned by individuals (i) Singapore Citizens or (ii) Permanent Resident. For Private Limited Companies, the directors must be also the approved signatories and approved persons of the company, not exceeding 2.
  • Applications must be submitted between 8.30am – 9pm to have the account opened instantly. Applications received outside these timings will be processed on the next working day.
  • Applications submitted through this service are subject to approval by UOB Bank and the bank reserves the right to request for additional documents to support the account opening

 

UOB BizSmart important notes and disclaimers apply. Visit uob.com.sg/bizsmart for full details. 

Terms and conditions governing the UOB eBusiness Account and the UOB Business Debit Cardmember Agreement apply.

 

Deposit Insurance Scheme

Singapore dollar deposits of non-bank depositors and monies and deposits denominated in Singapore dollars under the Supplementary Retirement Scheme are insured by the Singapore Deposit Insurance Corporation, for up to S$75,000 in aggregate per depositor per Scheme member by law. Foreign currency deposits, dual currency investments, structured deposits and other investment products are not insured.

Please refer to UOB Insured Deposit Register for a list of UOB accounts / products that are covered under the Scheme.

For more information on the Deposit Insurance Scheme, please click here.

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