Your interest is calculated daily and will be paid upon maturity of your Foreign Currency Time Deposit.
OCBC Foreign Currency Time Deposit
A fixed deposit in 9 global currencies
Deposit your foreign currency funds and earn interest over a pre-determined term.
current promotion
Grow your future with an extra 0.50% p.a. on top of published rates.
Whether you are planning for your child’s education, a memorable holiday, or investments, you can enjoy our promotional rate when you lock-in a 1-month or 3-month Foreign Currency Time Deposit with us.
- Eligible Products: OCBC Foreign Currency Time Deposit/-i ("FCY TD/-i") and OCBC Multi Currency Term Deposit (FCY) ("MCTD FCY")
- Eligible Currencies: AUD, USD, SGD and GBP
- Minimum Placement: 1,000 units in the respective foreign currency
Promotional period: 2 July - 31 December 2024
How it works
The interest rate for this account are subject to revision in tandem with general direction of interest rates.
The interest is calculated daily and paid upon maturity. OCBC Bank reserves the right to change the interest rates and shall do so by posting in the branch or at OCBC Bank’s website.
Easy way to access and manage your money
Track your money
View all your OCBC accounts, download previous and current statements, and much more with OCBC Online Banking.
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Easy payments and transfers
Pay bills and transfer funds to accounts within OCBC, or to other banks' accounts via MEPS interbank GIRO.
Find out morePay bills and transfer funds to accounts within OCBC, or to other banks' accounts via MEPS interbank GIRO.
Find out moreBEFORE YOU APPLY
Eligibility requirements
Minimum age
18 and above
Nationality
Malaysian Citizens, Permanent Residents and Non-residents (subject to the country of origin)
Deposit requirements
Initial deposit
10,000 worth of AUD, CAD, EUR, NZD, SGD, USD, CNY currencies
5,000 worth of GBP currency
1,000,000 worth of JPY currency
Minimum balance to maintain in account
Same as initial deposit
Important notices
PIDM disclosure
This deposit is protected by PIDM up to RM250,000 for each depositor.
- Deposit protection is automatic.
- PIDM protects depositors holding deposits with banks.
- There is no charge to depositors for deposit insurance protection.
- Should a bank fail, PIDM will promptly reimburse depositors over their deposits.
For more information, refer to PIDM's DIS Brochures that are available at our counters or go to the website at www.pidm.gov.my.
or visit us at a branch
FAQS
Common questions
1. How is my interest calculated and when will I be paid?
2. Can I operate my Foreign Currency Time Deposit via online banking?
No, you can only open an account, make a placement or withdraw at the branch. However, you may view all your OCBC Bank accounts, download previous and current statements, and much more with OCBC Bank Online Banking.
3. Can I make placements in multiple currencies in the same Foreign Currency Time Deposit account?
No, you may only make a single currency placement in one Foreign Currency Time Deposit account.
Important Details
The promotional rates are subject to change based on market developments.
- Customers must ensure sufficient funds for OCBC Foreign Currency Time Deposit/-i (“FCY TD/-i”) or OCBC Multi Currency Term Deposit (FCY) (“MCTD FCY”) placement within 3 working days.
- Upon maturity, it will be renewed at the prevailing board rates of the respective OCBC Foreign Currency Time Deposit/-i (“FCY TD/-i”) or OCBC Multi Currency Term Deposit (FCY) (“MCTD FCY”)
Terms and conditions apply. A member of PIDM.
Protected by PIDM up to RM250,000 for each depositor.