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Features & Benefits

Multi-Currency Easy Application Multiple Ways To Transact Free E-Statements
Multi-Currency
Easy Application
Multiple Ways To Transact
Free E-Statements

How To Apply

Step 1- Apply Now (MyInfo Available)

1. Apply for CIMB FastSaver Account here

 

A Shariah-compliant equivalent, CIMB FastSaver-i Account, is available here.

Step 2- Transfer and Activate

Upon successful application, activate1 your account by transferring a minimum initial deposit of S$1,000 via FAST:

 

i. From your single personal account with another bank in Singapore1 or 

 

ii. From your own CIMB Malaysia Account

Step 3- Access your Account and apply for your Foreign Currency Savings Account.

Access your account by downloading our “CIMB Clicks Singapore” Mobile App2 to set up your Digital Token.

 

Go to 'Apply & Services' > Apply for Deposits > Savings Account. Click on 'Apply Now' under one of the following:

 

  • CIMB Foreign Currency Account – USD
  • CIMB Foreign Currency Account – GBP
  • CIMB Foreign Currency Account - AUD

 

For the other currencies or joint applications, please click here to apply.

Note: Due to increase in volume of applications,  please expect a longer processing time. Alternatively, you may visit our branch for more information.

 

Thank you for your understanding. 

 

For your convenience, apply for your Foreign Currency Account via “CIMB Clicks Singapore” Mobile App.

 

 

Go to 'Apply & Services' > Apply for Deposits > Savings Account. Click on 'Apply Now' under one of the following:

 

  • CIMB Foreign Currency Account – USD
  • CIMB Foreign Currency Account – GBP
  • CIMB Foreign Currency Account - AUD
Apply Via CIMB Clicks

Eligibility

Minimum Age: 18 years old

Minimum Initial Deposit

  • USD 1,000

  • EUR 1,000

  • GBP 1,000

  • AUD 1,000

  • JPY 500,000

Rates & Charges

CIMB Foreign Currency Saving Account Fees & Charges

Documents Required

For Singaporeans/PRs and Malaysians Residing in Singapore

1. Copy of NRIC or Passport

2. Proof of residential address if the residential address in the application differs from the ID document (e.g.any latest telephone bill, bank statement or letter issued by the government)

For Foreigners

1. Passport

2. Proof of residential address (e.g. any latest telephone bill, bank statement or letter issued by the government)

3. Supporting documents to be provided (Employment Pass, Work Permit, Dependant’s Pass and Student Pass)

Terms & Conditions

1Initial deposit will be refunded to the originating account in the event deposit application is unsuccessful. Please expect a longer turnaround time in receiving the refund of the initial deposit if initial deposit was not sent using the accepted methods as stated above.If the originating account is not under the CIMB deposit applicant’s name, any request to refund the initial deposit to the applicant’s personal account requires a documentary proof i.e. bank statement. All incidental charges and foreign exchange arising from the refund will be borne by the customer. An indemnity form may be required to be completed by the applicant before any refund can be processed. 

 

2Download our "CIMB Clicks Singapore" Mobile App to set up your Digital Token. Find out more here.

 

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$75,000 in aggregate per depositor per Scheme member by law. Foreign currency deposits, dual currency investments, structured deposits and other investment products are not insured.

Operations of Deposits Accounts

Terms & Conditions

1Initial deposit will be refunded to the originating account in the event deposit application is unsuccessful. Please expect a longer turnaround time in receiving the refund of the initial deposit if initial deposit was not sent using the accepted methods as stated above.If the originating account is not under the CIMB deposit applicant’s name, any request to refund the initial deposit to the applicant’s personal account requires a documentary proof i.e. bank statement. All incidental charges and foreign exchange arising from the refund will be borne by the customer. An indemnity form may be required to be completed by the applicant before any refund can be processed. 

 

2Download our "CIMB Clicks Singapore" Mobile App to set up your Digital Token. Find out more here.

 

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$75,000 in aggregate per depositor per Scheme member by law. Foreign currency deposits, dual currency investments, structured deposits and other investment products are not insured.

Operations of Deposits Accounts

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