Foreign Currency Current Account
DBS Foreign Currency Current Account is an interest earning foreign currency checking account. Twelve different currencies are offered on this account.
Flexibility
- For customers who trade often, using foreign currencies.
- Funds received can be retained in the original currency for payments.
Attractive Interest on Balances
- A minimum daily balance is needed to earn interest on the account.
- Interest is paid on the full balance if the daily balance is above the
stipulated minimum daily balance for interest payment.
- Interest Rate for each of the currencies is also dependent on prevailing
interbank rates; hence some of the currencies may not earn any interest.
Checking Facility with Autocheque Mailing
- Cheque book is available in twelve currencies.
- Autocheque mailing facility where cheque book is mailed to you automatically
when you are down to your last few cheques. No reminders, requests or trips
to the bank are needed.
- Optional request for cheque book facility.
Account Statement for easy reference
Receive a monthly statement with transaction details of your account.
Overdraft Facility
Available in USD and other major currencies.
Deposit and Withdrawal Methods
By S$ and foreign currency cash and cheques, electronic funds transfer, demand drafts and travellers cheques.
| Minimum Initial Deposit for Account Opening |
| Currency Type |
|
Minimum Initial Deposit (Denominated in the Original Currency) |
| Australian Dollar |
AUD |
1,500 |
| Canadian Dollar |
CAD |
1,500 |
| European Union Euro |
EUR |
1,000 |
| Hong Kong Dollar |
HKD |
8,000 |
| Japanese Yen |
JPY |
200,000 |
| New Zealand Dollar |
NZD |
1,500 |
| Norwegian Kronor |
NOK |
7,500 |
| Sterling Pound |
GBP |
800 |
| Swedish Kronor |
SEK |
8,000 |
| Swiss Franc |
CHF |
2,200 |
| Thai Baht |
THB |
28,000 |
| United States Dollar |
USD |
1,000 |
Service Charge
The charge is payable monthly if the average daily balance in the account falls below the minimum initial deposit for account opening.
| Minimum Amount for Interest Payment |
| Currency |
|
Minimum Daily Balance (Denominated in the Original Currency) |
| Australian Dollar |
AUD |
70,000 |
| Canadian Dollar |
CAD |
70,000 |
| European Union Euro |
EUR |
50,000 |
| Hong Kong Dollar |
HKD |
400,000 |
| Japanese Yen |
JPY |
5,000,000 |
| New Zealand Dollar |
NZD |
70,000 |
| Norwegian Kronor |
NOK |
350,000 |
| Sterling Pound |
GBP |
30,000 |
| Swedish Kronor |
SEK |
400,000 |
| Swiss Franc |
CHF |
80,000 |
| Thai Baht |
THB |
1,200,000 |
| United States Dollar |
USD |
1 |
Account Opening
Note: Foreign currency investments are subject to fluctuations in exchange rates
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