facebookHi ! Does anyone know if it’s ok to pay my insurance premium abit later? Lets say it’s due tomorrow, can I pay 1-2 weeks later? As I am still waiting for my Maybank credit card to arrive..(Prudential) - Seedly

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Anonymous

20 Jan 2024

Insurance

Hi ! Does anyone know if it’s ok to pay my insurance premium abit later? Lets say it’s due tomorrow, can I pay 1-2 weeks later? As I am still waiting for my Maybank credit card to arrive..(Prudential)

Thank you if you could share advice or your own experience! 😊

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Elijah Lee

22 Jan 2024

Senior Financial Services Manager at Phillip Securities (Jurong East)

Hi anon,

There's no issue in waiting a bit. You usually get a grace period of 1 month.

If its a new policy that hasn't been incepted, you could always request an extension of the deadline since the policy has not commenced.

If its a renewal premium then you have to be careful, any lapse can be reinstated but subject to medical underwriting, if its a participating plan with cash value, automatic premium loan may be triggered and you'll be charged interest if you pay too late.

Yup usually the insurance company and your agent will send you several warning/reminders.

Generally 1 month grace period. eg premium due on 1Jan, but you have up to before 1 Feb to pay. but ...

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