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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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