The Year of the Snake is almost upon us. Ready to rattle and roll? If you're married and need to give ang baos (red packets), I'm guessing your wallet is bracing itself for critical damage. Even if you give less than $10 in each ang bao, visiting just one house with 10 kids or unmarried cousins could be quite a...
If you're married and need to give ang baos , I'm guessing your wallet is bracing itself for critical damage. Even if you give less than $10 in each ang bao, visiting just one house with 10 kids or unmarried cousins could be quite a hit to take.
Generally, most people agree that your parents and in-laws should get the largest ang baos. This is rooted in Chinese values and culture-many feel a strong sense of filial piety and duty to give back to the folks who raised you. Pro tip: Prepare a stack of generic ang baos with a standard amount of money. Be sure to carry these around throughout the CNY period, not just when you go visiting.
Ang bao giving is not dependent on age, but tends to correlate with the age range people start getting married. You may have noticed it's become a trend to give ang baos from prominent banks, priority banking programmes, or luxury brands as subtle statements about your socioeconomic standing. If you ask us, don't bother about these subtle "flexes" during your first few years of giving ang baos during Chinese New Year .
Here are the banks you can pre-order new or Fit notes from. Do note that if you plan on getting new or Fit notes from DBS, OCBC or UOB, you have to make a pre-booking online. Walk-ins to bank branches are only allowed for elderly persons aged 60 and above and persons with disabilities.If you can't get a reservation slot, you can also withdraw new or Fit notes from these pop-up ATMs or bank branches:Exchange Fit notes at their branches from Jan 14, 2025.
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