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Information about our foreign currency accounts

 
  • Transaction account available in all major currencies and some minor currencies
  • Credit interest payable on all major currencies and some minor currencies
  • Overdraft available on major currencies
  • Minimum balance USD50,000 or equivalent
  • Monthly account maintenance fees apply
  • Foreign currency cheque deposits accepted
  • ATM access not available
Fees and charges

Account maintenance fees are calculated on the average monthly balance (AUD equivalent) of the account and will be charged on the first day of the following month.
  • $0 to $5,000 (AUD equivalent) = AUD 50
  • $5,001 to $100,000 (AUD equivalent) = AUD 25
  • Balance Over $100,000 (AUD equivalent) = No fee
In addition to the account maintenance fee, the following fees also apply:
  • Foreign currency cheque/bank draft deposits = AUD15
  • Foreign currency cheque/bank draft negotiations = AUD10
  • Foreign currency cheque/bank draft sent for collection = AUD50

     

     

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