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

    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.
    • Global Currency Premium Account Interest Rates* (p.a.)
    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.

      Get in touch

      Get in touch

      Call our 24-hour UOB Wealth Banking hotline at 1800 222 1881 (Singapore) or +65 6222 1881 (overseas).


      For existing Wealth Banking clients

      Tap on the Wealth Banking icon on your home page on the UOB TMRW app for your Relationship Manager’s name and contact details.


      Start a Wealth Banking relationship with us

      Sign up as a Wealth Banking client with a minimum of S$100,000 (or its equivalent in a foreign currency) in qualifying assets under management.


      Leave us your contact details and a Relationship Manager will contact you.

      Things you should know

      Eligibility and fees
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      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 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
      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

      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$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.

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