PayNow users in Singapore will no longer be able to use nicknames in place of their actual names from June 6, 2026, as part of enhanced measures to combat impersonation scams, the Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS) announced on Wednesday, April 29.
The change applies to all PayNow transactions, including peer-to-peer transfers and payments to merchants. Users will now see the full name of the recipient as registered with their bank, rather than a chosen nickname.
ABS stated that the move is intended to reduce the risk of scammers impersonating trusted contacts or businesses. The association urged users to update their PayNow profiles and ensure their bank account details are accurate before the deadline.
Banks will provide reminders and guidance to customers in the weeks leading up to the change. No other PayNow features are affected by this update.
