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Foreign Currency Savings Account
With a wide range of currencies available, the HSBC Foreign Currency Savings Account provides an easy way to save in a foreign currency.
A convenient way to save in a foreign currency
Account Features:
- Easy access to your foreign currency funds via Branch, Internet and Phone Banking.
- Access to HSBC Get Rate which offers you real-time exchange rate quotes.
- Low minimum account balance requirements.
- Competitive interest rates on selected foreign currencies.
- Unlimited deposits and up to 10 withdrawals each month at no charge.
Deposit Requirements and Available Currencies
Currency |
Opening Deposit |
| United States Dollars (USD) | 1,000 |
Great Britain Pound Sterling (GBP) |
500 |
Euro (EUR) |
1,000 |
Hong Kong Dollars (HKD) |
6,000 |
Canadian Dollars (CAD) |
1,000 |
Japanese Yen (JPY) |
100,000 |
New Zealand Dollars (NZD) |
10,000 |
| Singapore Dollars (SGD) | 1,500 |
| Renminbi (RMB) (currency restrictions apply) | 5,000 |
Monthly Balance Requirement
Average monthly balance requirement |
Equivalent of AUD 1,000 |
Interest Rates
Account Access
Branch |
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Internet Banking |
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Phone Banking |
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Inward Telegraphic Transfer |
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Outward Telegraphic Transfer |
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Visa Debit Card |
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| ATM/EFTPOS/BPAY ® | |
Account Fees and Charges
Transaction Description |
Number of withdrawals per month at no charge |
Fee for each excess transaction |
Deposits |
Unlimited |
N/A |
Withdrawals |
10 |
AUD 7 |
| Cash deposits and withdrawals are restricted to AUD, USD* and HKD* and a cash handling fee applies. Fees apply for selected foreign currency transactions and other account services. Please refer to our fees and charges guide for full details. | ||
Monthly fee payable where average monthly balance falls below AUD 1,000 |
Equivalent of AUD 10 |
Statements
You'll receive a statement every 6 months unless you've requested one be sent to you more frequently.
You can also enjoy the convenience of receiving your statements in an electronic format through e-Statements available in HSBC Personal Internet Banking. Simply visit our e-statements page for more information.
Apply for a Foreign Currency Savings Account
I am an HSBC Australia customer with Personal Internet Banking
I am a new customer or I do not have Personal Internet Banking
Download an application form and a Customer Identification - Authorised Referee form
or call us on 1300 308 021
*Cash withdrawals for amounts greater than the equivalent of AUD 1,000 are subject to 24 hours prior notice or branch availability.
Apply for a Foreign Currency Account
Call us on 1300 308 008
