[PCF] How to add and manage bank accounts
Here's how to add and manage student bank accounts in the PCF SMS system:
ADDING BANK ACCOUNTS
Step 1: Navigate to student billing account
Go to Finance module → Billing Account → Student Account tab → Click on student's name
Step 2: Go to Billing Info tab
In the student account detail page, navigate to the "Billing Info" tab.
Step 3: Access Bank Account Listing
Find the "Bank Account Listing" section.
Step 4: Add bank account
- For GIRO, GIRO-CDA, or NETS-CDA: Click "+Add Bank Account"
- For PayNow: Click "+Add PayNow Account"
Bank Account Types & Setup
Manual GIRO Setup
- 1. Select "GIRO" as Account Type
- 2. Input Application Date (parent's submission date)
- 3. Leave GIRO Approved Date blank = Status remains "Pending"
- 4. Populate Approved Date = Status becomes "Active"
Manual GIRO-CDA Setup
- 1. Select "GIRO-CDA" as Account Type
- 2. Select "Self" or "Siblings" for CDA Type
- 3. Input Application Date
- 4. Manage approved date same as Manual GIRO
NETS-CDA Setup
- 1. Select "Self" or "Siblings" for CDA Type
- 2. Input Bank Name and Account Number
- 3. If CDA Type = Sibling: Input Sibling Name & Sibling BC Number
- 4. No approval process needed
PayNow Setup
- 1. Enter PayNow account details
- 2. Use NRIC or Phone Number
- 3. No approval process needed
EDITING BANK ACCOUNTS
Step 1: Request Edit
In Bank Account Listing, click "Request Edit" button on the top right section
Step 2: Make changes
In the Edit Bank Account page, amend required fields and click "Submit Edit Request"
Approval Process:
Admin Manager must approve the request in Action Centre → Your Approval Request → To Review
DEACTIVATING BANK ACCOUNTS
Step 1: Request Deactivation
In Bank Account Listing, click "Deactivate" button on the top right section
Step 2: Provide details
- Select appropriate reason from dropdown
- Upload supporting document if any
- Click "Submit Deactivate Request"
Approval Process:
Admin Manager must approve the request in Action Centre → Your Approval Request → To Review
RE-ACTIVATING BANK ACCOUNTS (HQ Only)
Process:
- 1. Under Student's Bank Account Listing → "Previous Bank Account"
- 2. Click Action Button → Select "Re-Activate Account"
- 3. Bank Account status becomes active again
IMPORTANT NOTES
Account Categories
Collection & Refund | GIRO, GIRO-CDA (Manual/iDDA/eGIRO) | Requires approval |
Refund Only | NETS-CDA, PayNow | No approval needed |
Automatic Deactivation
Bank accounts are automatically deactivated for students who have withdrawn or graduated for six months from their last withdrawal or graduation date.
Cancel Edit Request
Users can cancel a request as long as it hasn't been approved yet. Go to Action Centre → Your Request → Click request → Cancel Request
For technical support:
Email: pcf.support@littlelives.com | Phone: +65 8929 6707