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Global Currency Account
Earn daily interest on foreign currency balances

A chequeing account with a difference - you can choose from a range of 9 major foreign currencies and earn daily interest on balances.

You'll enjoy:

  • A choice of 9 foreign currencies: US Dollar, Australian Dollar, New Zealand Dollar, Euro, Canadian Dollar, Japanese Yen, Sterling Pound, Swiss Franc and Hong Kong Dollar
  • Daily interest earned on balances (applicable to certain currencies only)
  • Speed and convenience with a three-day cheque clearing system for a Global Currency Account held in US dollars
  • A line of credit for US dollar-denominated Initial Public Offering (IPO) applications
  • Overdraft facilities secured against one's foreign currency deposits with the UOB Group

What are the requirements?

  • You must be at least 21 years old
  • An introducer is required if a non-resident individual wishes to open an account

How much does it cost?

Currency
Initial deposit and minimum average daily balance Minimum balance fee*
US Dollar
USD 1,000
USD10
British Pound
GBP 650
GBP7
Euro Dollar
EUR 900
EUR 9
Australian Dollar
AUD 1,700
AUD 17
Canadian Dollar
CAD 1,700
CAD 16
New Zealand Dollar
NZD 2,000
NZD 20
Hong Kong Dollar
HKD 7,800
HKD 80
Japanese Yen
JPY 150,000
JPY 1,500
Swiss Franc
CHF 1,500
CHF 15

* The minimum balance fee is applicable when the account’s average daily balance for the month falls below the minimum average daily balance.

How do I apply?

Where can I get more information?

  • Call us at 1800 222 2121 (24-hour, toll-free)
  • Email us


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