Global Currency Account

Global Currency Account

Enjoy flexibility and control over your money in 10 foreign currencies.

Seamless foreign currency transactions, without conversion fees

Transact with foreign currencies anytime

Transact with foreign currencies anytime

Enjoy the convenience of transferring foreign currencies via telegraphic transfers, cheques or convert from any of your Singapore Dollar accounts to make payments with ease.

We support up to 10 major foreign currencies: USD, AUD, GBP, CHF, CAD, NZD, EUR, HKD, JPY and CNH.

Fast clearing for USD Cheques

Fast clearing for USD Cheques

Enjoy the convenience of a three-day cheque clearing system for Global Currency Accounts held in US dollars.

Things you should know

Eligibility
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Age
21 years old and above

Non-residents who wish to open an account will require an introducer.

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$75,000 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$75,000 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.

Ready to apply? Visit one of our branches to open your account.

Ready to apply? Visit one of our branches to open your account.

    Make banking simpler with these services

    Track your transactions on the go

    Track your transactions on the go

    Use UOB TMRW to view, manage and keep track of all your transactions.

    Easy access to your foreign currency

    Easy access to your foreign currency

    Make deposits or withdraw foreign currency at selected UOB branches.

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