Global Currency Premium Account
Enjoy flexibility and control over multiple currencies.
Global Currency Premium Account
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
Important Notice: GBP Cheque Clearing to cease on 31 March 2026. Find out more.
Earn daily interest on up to 8 major foreign currencies
Based on your account balance in the currency of your choice, you will receive interest on the funds that you place in the account. Your interest will be accrued daily and credited into your account monthly, providing you with a monthly view of your interest earnings.
- 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 Dec 2025 and subject to change without prior notice. | ||||
Start a wealth conversation with UOB Privilege Banking today.
Start a wealth conversation with UOB Privilege Banking today.
Enjoy up to S$15,350 worth of rewards when you sign up as a Privilege Banking client with a minimum of S$350,000 (or its equivalent in a foreign currency) in qualifying assets under management. Subject to qualifying criteria. T&Cs apply.
Simply leave us your contact details and a Client Advisor will contact you.
Things you should know
Eligibility and fees
Age
- 21 years old and above
- No fees are required to maintain the account.
- The UOB Global Currency Premium Account is offered to new and existing UOB, 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
- 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
This advertisement has not been reviewed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
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.
Please refer to UOB Insured Deposit Register for a list of UOB accounts / products that are covered under the Scheme.
