By Gabriel Chen

AN INITIATIVE by DBS Bank could address the frustration felt by many consumers at the long processing time taken for Giro applications.

A new monthly Giro deduction payment at any of the banks here can take as long as four to six weeks (see graphic).

This contrasts unfavourably with a new credit card, for instance, which can be issued by a bank in a matter of days.

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