Singapore Payment Services Act 2019 (PSA) — Digital Payment Token Provisions
The Singapore Payment Services Act 2019 (PSA), administered by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), provides a modular licensing framework for payment service providers including digital payment token (DPT) services. DPT provisions cover exchanges, custodians, and transfer service providers. Anti-money laundering and consumer protection requirements. MAS has issued comprehensive DPT licensing guidelines including technology risk management, cybersecurity, and customer protection measures.
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Framework Domains (6)
AML/CFT Obligations for DPT Providers
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PSN02-1 | Customer due diligence |
| PSN02-2 | Suspicious transaction reporting |
| PSN02-3 | Record-keeping requirements |
| PSN02-4 | Sanctions screening |
| PSN02-5 | Internal policies and training |
Consumer Protection for DPT Services
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MAS Guideline | Risk warnings and disclosures |
| MAS Notice | Segregation of customer assets |
| Sec. 56A | Restriction on lending and staking |
| Sec. 57A | Market conduct requirements |
DPT Licensing
Digital payment token service regulation
DPT Service Definitions and Scope
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| First Sched. | Payment services and DPT activities |
| Sec. 2(1) | Definition of digital payment token |
| Sec. 2(5) | DPT service activities |
| Sec. 3(1) | Territorial scope |
Licensing Requirements for DPT Providers
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Sec. 13 | Appointment of Commissioner |
| Sec. 5(1) | Licensing obligation |
| Sec. 6(4) | Major payment institution licence for DPT |
| Sec. 8(4) | Fit and proper criteria for DPT licensees |
Supervision and Enforcement
Supervisory bodies, liability, and penalty frameworks
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 32 | Entry into Force |
| Art. 34 | Notification of Personal Information Breach |
| Art. 36 | Right to Correction or Deletion |
| Art. 69-71 | Supervisory Powers |
| Art. 70 | Criminal Penalties for False Consent |
| Art. 73 | Administrative Fines |
| Art.45 | Financial Services Commission Oversight |
| Art.50 | Penalties for Violations |
| Art.51 | Administrative Sanctions |
| Art.52 | Dispute Resolution |
| Sec. 35 | Security of Processing |
| Sec. 37 | Financial Penalties |
| Sec. 40 | Right to Object |
| Sec. 72 | Offences and penalties |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Singapore Payment Services Act 2019 (PSA) — Digital Payment Token Provisions?
Singapore Payment Services Act 2019 (PSA) — Digital Payment Token Provisions is a compliance framework from Singapore (MAS) with 6 domains and 31 controls. The Singapore Payment Services Act 2019 (PSA), administered by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), provides a modular licensing framework for payment service providers including digital payment token (DPT) services. DPT provisions cover exchanges, custodians, and transfer service providers. Anti-money laundering and consumer protection requirements. MAS has issued comprehensive DPT licensing guidelines including technology risk management, cybersecurity, and customer protection measures. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does Singapore Payment Services Act 2019 (PSA) — Digital Payment Token Provisions have?
Singapore Payment Services Act 2019 (PSA) — Digital Payment Token Provisions has 31 controls organised across 6 domains. The largest domains are Supervision and Enforcement (14 controls), AML/CFT Obligations for DPT Providers (5 controls), Consumer Protection for DPT Services (4 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does Singapore Payment Services Act 2019 (PSA) — Digital Payment Token Provisions map to?
Singapore Payment Services Act 2019 (PSA) — Digital Payment Token Provisions maps to 520 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are EU Digital Markets Act (23% coverage), Angola Personal Data Protection Law (Law No. 22/11) (16% coverage), Japan Act on Specified Commercial Transactions (ASCT) — Digital Services (16% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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