Public can use DBS PayLah! to get 10-cent refund in Beverage Container Return Scheme
Those without a DBS/POSB bank account can also get refunds seamlessly into their PayLah! wallets when they recycle
Singapore, 02 Mar 2026 - From 1 April 2026, consumers returning eligible beverage containers at Return Right Reverse Vending Machines (RVMs) across Singapore can receive their refunds via their DBS PayLah! wallets. To do so, they simply need to generate their personal QR code under ‘My QR’ in the app and scan it at the machine. The integration of DBS PayLah! into the RVM network operated by Beverage Container Return Scheme Ltd. (BCRS Ltd.) offers consumers another mode of refund within Singapore’s container return scheme.
Scan DBS PayLah! My QR at Reverse Vending Machine to receive bottle/can deposit refunds; eligible users can sign up for app without DBS/POSB bank account.
Under the scheme, consumers deposit eligible bottles or cans into the RVMs, select DBS PayLah! as their preferred refund mode and scan their PayLah! ‘My QR’ code at the machine’s QR reader. Refunds are then credited into their PayLah! wallet, with confirmation via push notification and as reflected in transaction history within the app. DBS PayLah! is open to all users in Singapore and eligible users can sign up for the app without a DBS/POSB bank account[1]. In addition, PayLah! users can transfer funds from their mobile wallets to their non-DBS/POSB bank accounts.
Chan Sow Han, Head of Payments and Unsecured Lending, Consumer Banking Group, DBS Singapore, said, “With more than three million users, DBS PayLah! is Singapore’s most widely adopted mobile wallet, embedded in how users make everyday payments and enjoy deals and rewards. Its reach and convenience also help support initiatives aimed at creating positive impact. We are pleased to provide consumers with a familiar digital option, demonstrating how supporting sustainability can be as easy and seamless as paying for hawker meals.”
Stephanie Yip, CEO of BCRS Ltd., said, “We are stoked to partner with DBS Singapore to integrate DBS PayLah! as a refund option under the scheme. By embedding deposit refunds into one of Singapore’s most widely used digital wallets, we are making recycling part of everyday life – simple, immediate and intuitive. This collaboration reflects a shared belief that sustainability must be both accessible and scalable. Together with DBS, we are not just enabling refunds – we are building digital infrastructure that supports our national journey towards circularity. Our goal is to make responsible recycling for everyone and partnerships like this help accelerate that journey.”
This partnership underscores the bank’s commitment to sustainability[2] and commitment to advancing a circular economy. This means reducing waste and keeping resources in use for longer, while recovering and regenerating products and materials at the end of their service life.
Helge Muenkel, Chief Sustainability Officer, DBS Bank, said, “As a bank, our job is to make doing the right thing simple and rewarding. Through our partnership with BCRS Ltd., we are turning everyday recycling into something that’s easy, practical and valuable for everyone. When you return a bottle, you’re helping to reduce waste – and you get something back for taking that step. Sustainability works best when it fits naturally into daily life and we are proud to help make that happen for all."
About DBS
DBS is a leading financial services group in Asia with a presence in 19 markets. Headquartered and listed in Singapore, DBS is in the three key Asian axes of growth: Greater China, Southeast Asia and South Asia. The bank's "AA-" and "Aa1" credit ratings are among the highest in the world.
Recognised for its global leadership, DBS has been named “World’s Best Bank” by Global Finance, “World’s Best Bank” by Euromoney and “Global Bank of the Year” by The Banker. The bank is at the forefront of leveraging digital technology to shape the future of banking, having been named “World’s Best Digital Bank” by Euromoney and the world’s “Most Innovative in Digital Banking” by The Banker. In addition, DBS has been accorded the “Safest Bank in Asia“ award by Global Finance for 17 consecutive years from 2009 to 2025.
DBS provides a full range of services in consumer, SME and corporate banking. As a bank born and bred in Asia, DBS understands the intricacies of doing business in the region’s most dynamic markets.
DBS is committed to building lasting relationships with customers, as it banks the Asian way. Through the DBS Foundation, the bank creates impact beyond banking by uplifting lives and livelihoods of those in need. It provides essential needs to the underprivileged, and fosters inclusion by equipping the underserved with financial and digital literacy skills. It also nurtures innovative social enterprises that create positive impact.
With its extensive network of operations in Asia and emphasis on engaging and empowering its staff, DBS presents exciting career opportunities. For more information, please visit www.dbs.com.
About BCRS Ltd
Licensed by the National Environment Agency (NEA), Beverage Container Return Scheme (BCRS) Ltd is the licensed, not-for-profit scheme operator for the Beverage Container Return Scheme. For more information, please visit bcrs.sg.
Scan DBS PayLah! My QR at Reverse Vending Machine to receive bottle/can deposit refunds; eligible users can sign up for app without DBS/POSB bank account.Under the scheme, consumers deposit eligible bottles or cans into the RVMs, select DBS PayLah! as their preferred refund mode and scan their PayLah! ‘My QR’ code at the machine’s QR reader. Refunds are then credited into their PayLah! wallet, with confirmation via push notification and as reflected in transaction history within the app. DBS PayLah! is open to all users in Singapore and eligible users can sign up for the app without a DBS/POSB bank account[1]. In addition, PayLah! users can transfer funds from their mobile wallets to their non-DBS/POSB bank accounts.
Chan Sow Han, Head of Payments and Unsecured Lending, Consumer Banking Group, DBS Singapore, said, “With more than three million users, DBS PayLah! is Singapore’s most widely adopted mobile wallet, embedded in how users make everyday payments and enjoy deals and rewards. Its reach and convenience also help support initiatives aimed at creating positive impact. We are pleased to provide consumers with a familiar digital option, demonstrating how supporting sustainability can be as easy and seamless as paying for hawker meals.”
Stephanie Yip, CEO of BCRS Ltd., said, “We are stoked to partner with DBS Singapore to integrate DBS PayLah! as a refund option under the scheme. By embedding deposit refunds into one of Singapore’s most widely used digital wallets, we are making recycling part of everyday life – simple, immediate and intuitive. This collaboration reflects a shared belief that sustainability must be both accessible and scalable. Together with DBS, we are not just enabling refunds – we are building digital infrastructure that supports our national journey towards circularity. Our goal is to make responsible recycling for everyone and partnerships like this help accelerate that journey.”
This partnership underscores the bank’s commitment to sustainability[2] and commitment to advancing a circular economy. This means reducing waste and keeping resources in use for longer, while recovering and regenerating products and materials at the end of their service life.
Helge Muenkel, Chief Sustainability Officer, DBS Bank, said, “As a bank, our job is to make doing the right thing simple and rewarding. Through our partnership with BCRS Ltd., we are turning everyday recycling into something that’s easy, practical and valuable for everyone. When you return a bottle, you’re helping to reduce waste – and you get something back for taking that step. Sustainability works best when it fits naturally into daily life and we are proud to help make that happen for all."
[1] Singapore citizens and permanent residents may sign up without a DBS/POSB bank account. More information here: https://www.dbs.com.sg/personal/deposits/pay-with-ease/dbs-paylah
[2] DBS’ broader sustainability strategy is anchored on three interconnected pillars that guide the bank's decision-making and drive meaningful environmental and social impact: responsible banking, responsible business practices and creating impact beyond banking. See: https://www.dbs.com/sustainability/sustainability-approach/default.page
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About DBS
DBS is a leading financial services group in Asia with a presence in 19 markets. Headquartered and listed in Singapore, DBS is in the three key Asian axes of growth: Greater China, Southeast Asia and South Asia. The bank's "AA-" and "Aa1" credit ratings are among the highest in the world.
Recognised for its global leadership, DBS has been named “World’s Best Bank” by Global Finance, “World’s Best Bank” by Euromoney and “Global Bank of the Year” by The Banker. The bank is at the forefront of leveraging digital technology to shape the future of banking, having been named “World’s Best Digital Bank” by Euromoney and the world’s “Most Innovative in Digital Banking” by The Banker. In addition, DBS has been accorded the “Safest Bank in Asia“ award by Global Finance for 17 consecutive years from 2009 to 2025.
DBS provides a full range of services in consumer, SME and corporate banking. As a bank born and bred in Asia, DBS understands the intricacies of doing business in the region’s most dynamic markets.
DBS is committed to building lasting relationships with customers, as it banks the Asian way. Through the DBS Foundation, the bank creates impact beyond banking by uplifting lives and livelihoods of those in need. It provides essential needs to the underprivileged, and fosters inclusion by equipping the underserved with financial and digital literacy skills. It also nurtures innovative social enterprises that create positive impact.
With its extensive network of operations in Asia and emphasis on engaging and empowering its staff, DBS presents exciting career opportunities. For more information, please visit www.dbs.com.
About BCRS Ltd
Licensed by the National Environment Agency (NEA), Beverage Container Return Scheme (BCRS) Ltd is the licensed, not-for-profit scheme operator for the Beverage Container Return Scheme. For more information, please visit bcrs.sg.
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