Standard Chartered
Priority Private & Private Bank · Singapore
British-headquartered international bank with the deepest Asia-Africa-Middle East footprint of any major private bank. Priority Private starts at S$1.5M; SC Private Bank serves UHNW clients from US$5M.
S$1.5 Million
US$5 Million+
50+ countries
Why Choose Standard Chartered?
Emerging-Markets Connectivity
Operating presence in Africa, Middle East, South Asia, and ASEAN. The widest emerging-markets footprint of any private bank in Singapore.
Two-Tier Ladder
Priority Private (S$1.5M) for HNW, SC Private Bank (US$5M+) for UHNW. Same bank, separate operating units, separate RM benches.
Trade-Finance + Banking Integration
For business-owner clients running export-import operations across Asia-Africa, SC's trade-finance franchise integrates tightly with PB lending and FX.
Lombard + Property Credit
Securities-backed lending platform with competitive rates. Property-secured credit available across SC's footprint, not just SG/HK.
SC Singapore Wealth Tiers
| Tier | Minimum | Key benefits |
|---|---|---|
| Priority Banking | S$200,000 | Mass-affluent banking + investments |
| Priority Private | S$1.5 Million | HNW tier — dedicated RM, advisory + planning |
| SC Private Bank | US$5 Million+ | UHNW — discretionary, structured credit, family office |
Ideal Client Profile
Standard Chartered Priority Private & Private Bank is particularly suited for:
- Business owners with Africa / Middle East / South Asia exposure
- South Asian diaspora families with multi-market structures
- Clients needing trade-finance + wealth integration
- ASEAN business owners with regional treasury needs
Compare with Other Universal Banks
Standard Chartered Priority Banking — FAQs
What is the minimum for Standard Chartered Priority Private in Singapore?
Standard Chartered Priority Private requires a minimum of S$1.5 million in total relationship balance. Priority Banking (the tier below) starts at S$200,000. Standard Chartered Private Bank (the tier above) typically requires US$5 million+ in investable assets.
Is Standard Chartered regulated by MAS in Singapore?
Yes. Standard Chartered operates in Singapore primarily through Standard Chartered Bank (Singapore) Limited, locally incorporated and holding a Full Bank licence from the Monetary Authority of Singapore. Standard Chartered Bank, Singapore Branch also operates for select wholesale activities.
How is SC Private Bank different from Priority Private?
SC Private Bank is a separate operating unit for UHNW clients with US$5M+ investable assets, with dedicated relationship managers, discretionary portfolio management, structured credit, and family-office capabilities. Priority Private is the senior HNW tier of the retail bank, more transactional and less bespoke.
What is Standard Chartered's strongest area in Singapore?
Emerging-markets connectivity — Africa, Middle East, South Asia, and ASEAN. Standard Chartered has retail or corporate operations in 50+ markets covering most of the developing world. Strong fit for clients with operating businesses or family interests across emerging-markets corridors that Western banks do not cover well.
How does SC Private Bank compare to DBS Private Bank?
DBS dominates Singapore-domestic HNW with a S$1M private banking minimum. SC Private Bank targets a higher minimum (US$5M+) but brings deeper international connectivity outside Greater China — particularly Africa, Middle East, and South Asia. For clients with multi-emerging-market footprints, SC has a structural advantage.
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