Why choose the HSBC Foreign Currency Time Deposit Account?
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- You'll get a fixed interest rate and you can choose a term length that suits you
- Choose from up to 12 major currencies and a range of term lengths from 1,3 6, 9 or 12 monthsAccounts in Chinese Renminbi are only available in a 1-month term. For accounts in Japanese Yen, you can choose a 1 or 3-month term.
- You can choose to re-invest or withdraw some or all of your funds when your account matures
- You can open a new Foreign Currency Time Deposit Account easily and conveniently through HSBC Online Banking
- You can update your maturity instructions anytime anywhere via HSBC Online Banking
How much do I need to open a HSBC Foreign Currency Time Deposit Account?
The minimum deposit amount is different for each foreign currency. It's also the minimum amount you'll need to open an account.
| Currency |
Minimum deposit amount |
|---|---|
| USD (United States) |
3,000 |
| GBP (Great Britain) |
2,000 |
| AUD (Australia) |
3,000 |
| SGD (Singapore) |
4,000 |
| EUR (European Union) |
2,000 |
| JPY (Japan) |
300,000 |
| BND (Brunei) |
4,000 |
| CHF (Switzerland) |
3,500 |
| HKD (Hong Kong) |
25,000 |
| CAD (Canada) |
3,000 |
| NZD (New Zealand) |
4,500 |
| CNY (China) |
20,000 |
| Currency |
USD (United States) |
|---|---|
| Minimum deposit amount |
3,000 |
| Currency |
GBP (Great Britain) |
| Minimum deposit amount |
2,000 |
| Currency |
AUD (Australia) |
| Minimum deposit amount |
3,000 |
| Currency |
SGD (Singapore) |
| Minimum deposit amount |
4,000 |
| Currency |
EUR (European Union) |
| Minimum deposit amount |
2,000 |
| Currency |
JPY (Japan) |
| Minimum deposit amount |
300,000 |
| Currency |
BND (Brunei) |
| Minimum deposit amount |
4,000 |
| Currency |
CHF (Switzerland) |
| Minimum deposit amount |
3,500 |
| Currency |
HKD (Hong Kong) |
| Minimum deposit amount |
25,000 |
| Currency |
CAD (Canada) |
| Minimum deposit amount |
3,000 |
| Currency |
NZD (New Zealand) |
| Minimum deposit amount |
4,500 |
| Currency |
CNY (China) |
| Minimum deposit amount |
20,000 |
Getting started
Already an HSBC customer?
If you already bank with us, you can log on to HSBC Online Banking to instantly open an HSBC Foreign Currency Time Deposit in minutes.
You'll need to have at least one active HSBC Foreign Currency Savings Account to do this.
New to HSBC?
Apply for a Foreign Currency Time Deposit account in your nearest branch.
Things you should know
Member of Perbadanan Insurans Deposit Malaysia
Protected by Perbadanan Insurans Deposit Malaysia up to RM250,000 for each depositor*.
*Click here for more details on PIDM protection.
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