Banking
Why open a bank account?
It is advisable to open a bank account whilst you are studying in Malaysia. It is the safest and most convenient way of managing your finances and enables you to:
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avoid carrying cash with you or keeping large amounts of money in your room
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ease financial transactions made with the banks in your home country
How do I open a bank account?
To open a bank account in Malaysia you will need the following:
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the "Letter of Opening a Bank Account" issued by the International Office to confirm your status as a student in Malaysia
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Original Passport
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Minimum deposit: Must be in Ringgit Malaysia (RM) around RM250 – RM300
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If you are under 18 years old, you will need an indemnity form signed by your parents and witnessed by the relevant authority from your home country
ATM on campus
This ATM is available on campus under Affin Bank ─ located at Block H, the Student Association Building. This ATM is linked with MEPS, PLUS, CIRRUS, Maestro. The networks enable you to withdraw money by using ATM cards from other banks with the same network / credit cards from around the country.
Banks in Semenyih and Kajang area
There are branches of local and international banks in Semenyih and Kajang area. All international students are strongly recommended to go to the nearest bank for your own convenience. 188体育网址_188体育在线-【唯一授权网站】@ the options carefully to find out which one will suit your needs.
Ensure that your account is active even if you are not in Malaysia for more than two months and maintain a 188体育网址_188体育在线-【唯一授权网站】@ of RM100.
Banks in Semenyih and Kajang
Maybank
Semenyih
Malayan Banking Berhad
Jalan Pasar 2, Bandar Semenyih
Semenyih, Selangor
telephone: +6 03 8723 8611 / 8612 / 8613
website: www.maybank2u.com.my
HSBC
Kajang
No 1 Jalan KP 1/2
Taman Kajang Prima
Kilometer 5 Jalan Kajang-Semenyih
43000 Selangor
telephone: 1300 880 181 / +6 03 20507676
website: www.hsbc.com.my
Ambank
Semenyih
No. 25, Jalan Besar
43500 Semenyih, Selangor
telephone: +6 03 87239609/7605, +6 03 87239571
website: www.ambg.com.my
Standard Chartered Bank
Kajang
36 & 37, Jalan Prima Saujana 1/1A
Taman Prima Saujana, Seksyen 1
43000 Kajang, Selangor
telephone: +6 03 87397288
website: www.standardchartered.com.my
Public Bank
Semenyih
22B & 23, Jalan Besar
43500 Semenyih, Selangor
telephone:+6 03 8723 8811 / 8812, +6 03 8736 8895
website: www.publicbank.com.my
Public Bank
Kajang
No. 14, 15 & 16
Jalan Raja Haroun
43000 Kajang, Selangor
telephone: +6 03 8733 5752, +6 03 8733 5754
website: www.publicbank.com.my
Hong Leong Bank
Semenyih
No. 7 & 9, Jalan Pasar Baru 2
Seksyen 3 Bandar Semenyih
43500 Semenyih, Selangor
telephone: +6 03 87248639
website: www.hongleong.com.my
Affin Bank
Kajang
2 & 3 Jalan Saga
Taman Sri Saga
Off Jalan Sg. Chua
43000 Kajang, Selangor
telephone: +6 03 8737 7435 / 7436 / 7437
website: www.affinbank.com.my
For further information please contact International Student Support Team in the Enquiry Centre (International Office) at +60389248778.
