Global Currency Premium Account

Global Currency Premium Account

Get an attractive interest rate of up to 4.50% p.a.1 on your US dollar deposits

1T&Cs apply.

Get an attractive interest rate of up to 4.50% p.a.1 on your USD deposits

Bonus interest rates on selected foreign currency accounts

Enjoy an attractive interest rate when you deposit USD 100,000 or more in fresh funds into a new or existing account.
(This promotion is available from 1 April 2024 to 30 April 2024)
  • Deposit of USD 100,000 or more in Incremental Fresh Funds into the following account:
  • Bonus Rates on the amount of Incremental Fresh Funds deposited (p.a.)
Deposit of USD 100,000 or more in incremental fresh funds into the following account: Bonus Rates on the amount of incremental fresh funds deposited (p.a.)
USD account 4.45%
To qualify for the promotion, you are required to submit a participation form through your dedicated banker to register your interest.

    Earn daily interest on up to 8 major foreign currencies

    Based on your account balance in the currency of your choice, you will receive interest on the funds that you place in the account. Your interest will be accrued daily and credited into your account monthly, providing you with a monthly view of your interest earnings.
    • Below $50,000
    • $50,000 to $349,999.99
    • $350,000 to $999,999.99
    • $1,000,000 and above
    Global Currency Premium Account Interest Rates (p.a.)
      Below $50,000 $50,000 to $349,999.99 $350,000 to $999,999.99 $1,000,000 and above
    AUD 0.05% 0.05% 0.05% 0.05%
    CAD 0.05% 0.05% 0.05% 0.05%
    EUR 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
    GBP 0.05% 0.05% 0.05% 0.05%
    NZD 0.05% 0.05% 0.05% 0.05%
    USD 0.05% 0.05% 0.05% 0.05%
      Below $4,250,000 $4,250,000 to $29,749,999 $29,750,000 to $84,999,999 $85,000,000 and above
    JPY 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
      Below $250,000 $250,000 to $1,999,999.99 $2,000,000 to $4,999,999.99 $5,000,000 and above
    CNH 0.05% 0.05% 0.05% 0.05%
    The listed rates are correct as of 1 April 2024 and subject to change without prior notice.

      Get in touch

      Get in touch

      Call our 24-hour UOB Privilege Concierge at 1800 222 9889 (Singapore) or +65 6222 9889 (overseas).


      
For existing Privilege Banking clients

      Tap on the Privilege Banking icon on your home page on the UOB TMRW app for your Client Advisor's name and contact details.


      Start a Privilege Banking relationship with us

      Sign up as a Privilege Banking client with a minimum of S$350,000 (or its equivalent in a foreign currency) in qualifying assets under management.


      Leave us your contact details and a Client Advisor will contact you.

        Things you should know

        Eligibility and fees
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        Age
        • 21 years old and above
        • No fees are required to maintain the account.
        • The UOB Global Currency Premium Account is offered to new and existing UOB Wealth Banking, Privilege Banking and Privilege Reserve Clients.
        Min. Initial Deposit
        • JPY 1,000,000 for Japanese Yen currency
        • $10,000 for all other currencies
        For Singaporeans/PRs
        • NRIC
        • Cash/Cheque for Initial Deposit
        For Foreigners
        • Cash/Cheque for Initial Deposit
        • Passport
        • Proof of Residential Address
        • Work permit/Employment Pass/Introducer letter/Company letter

        Important information on the use of UOB Accounts and Services

        Terms and Conditions

        Deposit Insurance Scheme

        Singapore dollar deposits of non-bank depositors and monies and deposits denominated in Singapore dollars under the Supplementary Retirement Scheme are insured by the Singapore Deposit Insurance Corporation, for up to S$100,000 in aggregate per depositor per Scheme member by law. Monies and deposits denominated in Singapore dollars under the CPF Investment Scheme and CPF Retirement Sum Scheme are aggregated and separately insured up to S$100,000 for each depositor per Scheme member. Foreign currency deposits, dual currency investments, structured deposits and other investment products are not insured.

        Please refer to UOB Insured Deposit Register for a list of UOB accounts/products that are covered under the Scheme.

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