Multi Currency Account | RHB Malaysia

Multi Currency Account

Interest bearing account that holds up to 17 foreign currencies* and precious metals investment such as Paper Gold and Paper Silver in ONE account.

Multi Currencies*
Store up to 17 foreign currencies in one account and earn interest on selected foreign currencies at the same time.
Precious Metals*
An account that allows you to invest in Gold/ Silver commodity at market spot prices without the need to keep physical gold/silver.

Benefits

Hold up to 17 foreign currencies in one account

Allows you to manage a diversified currency portfolio in Malaysia with the ability for conversion of foreign currency to another foreign currency.

Hedge against foreign currency fluctuations

Enjoy potential foreign exchange gains when you hedge against fluctuations, depending on market conditions.

Diversify, diversify, diversify

Diversify to protect the overall monetary value since one currency’s decline strengthens the other currency’s value.

Attractive interest rate

Earn interest on short or long-term deposits with a consolidated monthly statement.

Instant currency conversion

All buying and selling of foreign currencies can be performed via RHB Now Internet Banking or at your RHB domicile branch.

Preferred rates

Enjoy exclusive currency conversion rates with Multi Currency Visa Debit Card to maximise the value of your foreign currencies.

List of 17 Foreign Currencies

US Dollar (USD)

Euro (EUR)

Singapore Dollar (SGD)

New Zealand Dollar (NZD)

Indonesia Rupiah (IDR)

Chinese Renminbi (CNY)

Japanese Yen (JPY)

Australian Dollar (AUD)

Swiss Franc (CHF)

South African Rand (ZAR)

Arab Emirates Dirham (AED)

Brunei Dollar (BND)

Pound Sterling (GBP)

Hong Kong Dollar (HKD)

Canadian Dollar (CAD)

Thai Baht (THB)

Saudi Riyal (SAR)

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Safe Haven

Precious Metal have been considered as an ideal hedge for financial market risks.

Hedge against inflation

Precious metals offer unique inflationary protection—they have intrinsic value, they carry no credit risk and cannot be inflated.

Product Diversification

Investing in precious metals diversifies your portfolio and helps keep a healthy balance between physical assets and stock assets while maintaining the portfolio’s value even in crisis times.

Precious Metals provide excellent liquidity

Easiest assets for everyday investors to buy and sell via RHB Online Banking at your convenience.

Appreciation

Precious metals have tremendous upside price appreciation potential and an attractive alternative for investors looking for more long-term investment approach.

No worries about storage and insurance cost

Paper gold and silver investments keep away your worries about storage. Storing physical gold at home will drive up your home contents insurance and additional cost.

**Purchase Paper Gold & Paper Silver now*.**

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Here’s how to convert Ringgit Malaysia to
any of the 13 Foreign Currencies

Choice of Accounts

You may invest in account type that suits your requirement:

Education & Employment Account (EDEA – Investment MCA)*

For parents/individuals to manage educational funds in foreign currencies in Malaysia and overseas;
For resident individuals who are employed overseas to retain oversea salaries and investment funds from abroad;
For non-residents employed in Malaysia to retain foreign currency salary received from overseas or in Malaysia, inclusive of Ringgit conversion

Individual (INDA – Investment MCA)*

For resident/non-resident individual to retain investment funds from abroad, invest in foreign currency either from conversion of Ringgit, proceeds from overseas or foreign currency borrowing from a licensed onshore bank or non-resident;
For a resident without Domestic Borrowing, no limit applies for a conversion from Ringgit to Foreign Currency.

Choice of Deposit Types

Call Deposit*

Minimum initial call deposit of
- Foreign Currencies : USD1,000 or its equivalent
- Precious Metals : Paper Gold – 5 grams ; Paper Silver – 300 grams
Interest rate calculated daily and credited at month end except for Gold and Silver investment
No minimum withdrawal amount

Term Deposit*

Similar to fixed deposit; Tenure ranging from 1 week to 12 months;
Minimum initial term deposit of USD2,000 or its equivalent
Interest paid upon maturity; and
No Term Deposit is allowed for paper gold and paper silver investment

RHB Multi Currency Visa Debit Card

First Multi Currency Account in Malaysia with a debit card
that allows you to transact with Ringgit Malaysia and up to 13 foreign currencies.

Stay unaffected by currency fluctuations

The exchange rates are locked in to protect your money from foreign currency fluctuations.

No currency conversion fee*

Transact with your preferred currencies on overseas retail spend with no extra charges.

Attractive interest rates*

Enjoy attractive interest rates on your account balance of selected foreign currencies.*

Safe and credible

Your deposit is protected by PIDM.

Instant Currency Conversion

Enjoy access to a fast, simple and seamless online banking experience no matter where you are.

Attractive currency conversion rate

Enjoy exclusive currency conversion rates for Debit Card. Convert with the lowest rate*.

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Terms & conditions

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Eligibility

Residents and non-residents, individual aged 18 years and above, non-profit organisations, sole proprietors/associations, clubs and societies

Terms and Conditions

How to Apply

Individual Accounts

Complete application and declaration form & 2 specimen signatures;
Identity card and/or passport;
For education purpose, to provide enrolment letter; or
For employment, to provide working visa

To open a Multi-Currency Account, it is compulsory to open a Ringgit Savings or Current Account with the domicile branch

All buying and selling of foreign currencies and precious metals can be performed via RHB Now Internet Banking or at your RHB domicile branch

Product Disclosure Sheet

*RHB Multi Currency Account is protected by PIDM up to RM250,000 for each depositor. MCA Gold Investment and MCA Silver Investment are not protected by PIDM. Click here for PIDM's DIS Brochure.

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