How to Send an e-Hongbao
Learn how to send an e-hongbao or digital ang bao to loved ones near and far.
DBS eGift Guide: How to Send an e-Ang Bao with DBS
Open to residents with a registered address in the following countries: United States of America, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia or New Zealand.
Sending good wishes and prosperity has never been easier. While the traditional exchange of physical red packets remains a beautiful heritage, the way we share these blessings is evolving.
Digital ang baos have become increasingly popular, with the DBS eGift being one of the top options in Singapore. In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about using the DBS eGift to share joy locally. We’ll also let you in on how you can send your blessings internationally with Wise e-hongbao, get a chance to win a fee credit of up to £88.88!
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What’s a DBS eGift?
A DBS eGift is a digital version of the traditional red packet integrated into the DBS digibank and DBS PayLah! apps. Unlike a standard bank transfer, an eGift is designed to be a celebratory experience. When you send one, the recipient receives a festive notification. Recipients are greeted with a digital animation and your personalised message, preserving the joy of receiving a physical ang bao.
The DBS eGift feature is specifically designed for domestic transfers within Singapore. To send your blessings to family and friends abroad, consider gifting through Wise.
How to Send an Angbao with DBS eGift?
Sending a digital blessing can be done in just a few taps. You can choose to use either the DBS digibank app or the DBS PayLah! app:
- Open your DBS digibank or PayLah! app.
- Tap “Pay” or “eGift”.
- Choose a recipient from your contact list or enter a mobile number.
- Key in your gift amount. You can also select a festive theme and write a personalised greeting.
- Double-check the details, then slide or tap to confirm.
Your eGift will then be credited to the recipient immediately.
Who can you send a DBS eGift to?
The DBS eGift is powered by Singapore's PayNow network, so here is who you can send your digital hongbao to:
- PayNow Registered Users: You can send an eGift to anyone in Singapore who has linked their mobile number or NRIC/FIN to a bank account (including OCBC, UOB, and other major banks).
- DBS PayLah! Users: You can send directly to any contact who has a PayLah! wallet.
- QR Ang Baos: If you still prefer a physical touch, you can use DBS PayLah! to scan the QR code to load a cash value of up to SGD 999. Place the QR slip in a red packet (or gift it as it is!) and give it to family and friends. The recipient then scans the QR code to receive the amount instantly in his or her DBS PayLah! mobile wallet.
The DBS eGift is restricted to those with a Singapore-linked bank account or mobile number. If you are looking to send a digital blessing to loved ones across the border, consider sending with Wise for low-cost transfers.
Send e-hongbao to a loved one abroad with Wise for a chance to win a fee credit up to £88.88
Celebrate this Lunar New Year by sending e‑hongbaos to friends and family in China, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and Hong Kong. With Wise, sending a digital blessing is simple - all you need is an email address, a mobile number, or an Alipay/WeChat ID.
When you send e‑hongbaos overseas with Wise, you get the mid‑market exchange rate and transparent fees shown upfront. You can send money to 160+ countries, so you always know exactly what you’re paying without hidden markups.
And if you are sending to an Alipay user, your recipient gets an extra touch of luck. When you send an e-hongbao via this route, your recipient will receive additional red packets directly into their Alipay account.
You can learn more here.
Open to residents with a local residential address in the following countries: United States of America, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia or New Zealand.
Wise reserves the right to change any terms of the contest without prior notice and to substitute the prize with one of similar value in the form of vouchers or other reward payout. Learn more at https://payout-surge.live/campaign/chinesenewyear2026%3C/a%3E.%3C/em%3E%3C/p%3E
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