New to AmBank
Open an Account
You can only open a new account via the AmOnline App.
- Be between 18 and 90 years old
- Possess new MyKad (80k chip MyKad / MyKad with a large and small photo of yourself)
- Not have any existing Debit Card/-i, Credit Card/-i or Loan/Financing with AmBank
- Have an existing bank account with another bank
- Check if the mobile number you keyed in is correct
- Ensure your mobile plan is active and network connection is available
This is to allow you to receive updates on your application instantly.
- Choose your preferred account.
- Scan your MyKad and capture your selfie.
- Provide personal and employment details.
- Transfer money via FPX from any of your other bank account.
- Register for AmOnline.
You only need a new MyKad and with following characteristics:
- Says “80k” and “chip” at the back.
- Has a large and small photo of yourself at the front.
All the accounts are protected by PIDM up to RM250,000 for each depositor
- Ensure there is sufficient lighting.
- Do not block your MyKad details with your fingers or objects during scanning.
- Avoid glaring on your MyKad.
- You are using an old MyKad (not an 80k chip MyKad)
- Your MyKad is damaged, and details are not visible
You must tap on “Scan Again” to make sure that the name captured is as per the name on your MyKad.
- Stay in a well-lit environment.
- Avoid moving people or objects in your background.
- Do not wear accessories such as glasses, hats or face masks.
No, only Malaysian residential addresses are accepted.
No, please check your correspondence address is correct before submitting your application.
Yes, you can select a branch that is nearer to your correspondence address for convenience.
Yes, you can choose ‘Student’ or ‘Housewife’ as your employment category when applying. Once you submit your application, one of our team members will reach out within 1 working day to verify your details.
No, please review your details carefully before submitting your application.
Yes. Your card will be delivered to your correspondence address within 5 to 7 working days.
No, you’ll need to transfer from your own personal account under your name (as per MyKad). Before making the transfer, make sure there’s enough balance in that account. Once your FPX transfer goes through successfully, your new account will be opened instantly.
For more details on transferring funds from other banks via FPX, check out our ‘Transfer within AmBank’ FAQs.
Your application will be reviewed within 1 business day. If needed, our colleague will contact you to perform further verification for your application. Once approved, we will send you a push notification.
There is a certain amount that will be reserved when you open account. You may view your total balance in the Account Details screen.
Yes, you can pick up where you left off within 10 days. Just make sure to finish your application before then so you don’t have to start from scratch.
You can instantly log in to AmOnline with your credentials after completing your AmOnline registration.
To start transacting you will need to activate your AmSecure via ATM. You can find out more details here. You can activate your newly received debit card within the same journey.
