
Global Currency Premium Account
Get an attractive interest rate of up to 4.15% p.a.1 on your USD deposits
1T&Cs apply.
Earn daily interest on your foreign currency deposits
Receive interest on your account balance in the currency of your choice.

Become a UOB Wealth Banking Client
When you deposit a minimum of S$100,000 in foreign currency equivalent in a UOB Global Currency Premium Account, you will qualify as a UOB Wealth Banking Client.
Earn daily interest on deposits for up to 8 major foreign currencies
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Deposit of USD 50,000 or more in Incremental Fresh Funds into the following account:
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Bonus Rates on the amount of Incremental Fresh Funds deposited (p.a.)
Deposit of USD 50,000 or more in Incremental Fresh Funds into the following account: | Bonus Rates on the amount of Incremental Fresh Funds deposited (p.a.) |
USD Account | 4.1% |
Deposit of USD 50,000 or more in Incremental Fresh Funds into the following account: |
USD Account |
To qualify for the promotion, you are required to submit a participation form through your dedicated banker to register your interest.
- 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 June 2023 and subject to change without prior notice.
Things you should know
Eligibility and fees
Age
21 years old and aboveNo 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
Actions or documents required
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
General information on remittances and clearing systems
Important notice
Important information on the use of UOB Accounts and Services
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.
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