In line with guidelines from Brunei Darussalam Central Bank (BDCB), Baiduri Bank continues to provide relief measures for individuals and business that are financially impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak.

To adhere to the guidelines introduced by the Ministry of Health in efforts to combat the community spread of COVID-19, we have implemented digital and contactless application channels for these relief measures.

Assistance for Individuals

The Bank offers principal repayment deferment where impacted individuals may apply to defer their principal payments for Personal Loan, Home Loan and Property Loan until 31 December 2021. They will continue to service their interest during the deferment period. Additionally, all related processing fees (excluding third-party fees) will be waived, and all applications are subject to the Bank’s assessment.

Impacted individuals may also apply to restructure their existing personal loan(s) for an extended tenor of up to 10 years. Similarly, all related processing fees (excluding third-party fees) will be waived, and all applications are subject to the Bank’s assessment.

The Bank also offers Credit Card Instalment Loan where impacted individuals may apply to convert their credit card outstanding balance of BND500 and above into an instalment loan with a maximum tenor of up to 3 years.

To apply for relief assistance, eligible individuals may submit their applications via email to [email protected] with all supporting documents. Alternatively, customers can also drop-off the completed documents using the drop box at Baiduri Bank Main Branch or Seria Branch during banking hours.

Assistance for Businesses

For businesses, the Bank continues to support companies that are financially impacted by COVID-19 by offering temporary principal deferment for their existing facilities until 31 December 2021, with the interest portion continued to be serviced as normal.

For deferment of loan or other credit facilities for Business Banking customers, applications can be submitted via email to [email protected] with complete documents. Alternatively, they can use the drop box at Baiduri Bank Main Branch or Seria Branch during banking hours.

For deferment of loan or other credit facilities for Corporate Banking customers, eligible companies can directly contact their Account Relationship Officer or Manager or call 226 8328 (Baiduri Bank Main Branch) for assistance. Applications can be submitted using the drop box at Baiduri Bank Main Branch or Seria Branch during banking hours.

To facilitate online payments during the pandemic, free online fund transfers between local banks i.e. ACH and RTGS, is extended until 31 December 2021. Fee for setting up standing instructions for online local bank transfers will also be waived.
The full details on terms, eligibility and documents required for both individual and businesses can be found on the Bank’s COVID-19 Support Measures page at www.baiduri.com.bn/covid-support-measures. Application forms are also available for download from this page. For more information, contact its 24-hour Customer Helpline at 244 9666.