Global Currency Premium Account
Enjoy flexibility and control over multiple currencies.
Enjoy flexibility and control over multiple currencies.
• Earn interest on your foreign currency deposits
• Supports 8 major foreign currencies: USD, AUD, GBP, CAD, NZD, EUR, JPY and CNH
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.
- 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 3 June 2024 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
Statement Type
eStatementActions or documents required
For Singaporeans/PRs
- Physical NRIC
- Cash/Cheque for Initial Deposit
For Foreigners
- Cash/Cheque for Initial Deposit
- Physical 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
Terms and Conditions
Sales representatives, if any, may be remunerated for the recommendation or sale of this account.
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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.
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