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 a new MyKad. For more information, tap here.
- New to AmOnline and without AmBank Debit Card/-i.
- Be using a Malaysian mobile number, starting from 60.
- Have an existing bank account with another bank.
- Verify your mobile number
- Choose your preferred account.
- Scan your MyKad and capture your selfie. For more information, tap here.
- Provide personal and employment details.
- Transfer money via FPX from any of your other bank account.
- Register for AmOnline.
- 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.
| No. | Product | Conventional or Islamic |
| 1. | AmWafeeq Savings Account-i | Islamic |
| 2. | TRUE Savers Account / TRUE Savers Account-i | Conventional & Islamic |
| 3. | Basic Savings Account / Basic Savings Account-i | Conventional & Islamic |
| 4. | eFlex Savings Account / eFlex Savings Account-i | Conventional & Islamic |
| 5. | AmPartner Account | Conventional |
All the accounts are protected by PIDM up to RM250,000 for each depositor
No, you are not allowed to select a different product once you confirm your selection.
No, you can only open an individual account via AmOnline. To open a joint account you may visit your nearest branch.
No, you may only use a Malaysian residential address.
Yes, you can update the address to your current address because this address will be used to send the debit card to you. Please ensure, the details are correct before submitting your application.
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 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.
No, please review all your details carefully and make the necessary changes before submitting your application. You may tap on 
to edit the section you want to update.
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.
There is a certain amount that will be reserved when you open account. You may view your total balance in the Account Details screen.
Your application will be reviewed within 1-3 business days. If needed, our colleague will call you to perform further verification for your application. Please also prepare supporting documents such as bank statements and evidence of source of funds in case it is required as part of the verification process.
This may be due to several reasons such as:
- We were unable to contact you for further verification.
- We did not receive the supporting documents required.
- The application did not pass the necessary verifications and security checks.
Please follow the next steps shown in the app.
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.
