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Save and transact in foreign currency

With the FNB Global Account you can start saving and transacting in nine foreign currencies. You can open and manage your Global Accounts online with the same ease as an FNB Cheque Account. It's a safe and secure way of saving in a foreign currency.

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Save in a Global Account

Up to 9 currencies

Open a Global Account online in a few minutes and hold your savings in up to 9 currencies.

Build your foreign currency balances

Take advantage of favourable exchange rates and keep your funds in your Global Account while we open an FNB Channel Islands account for you.

Transact at international merchant locations

Issue a Debit Card on your Global Account and transact at international merchants directly from your USD, GBP or EUR currency account.

Competitive interest rates

Earn interest on some currencies from any balance.

Send money offshore

Send money offshore directly from your Global Account online.

eBucks Rewards

Move up your eBucks level when you maintain a specific monthly balance in your Global Account.

Helping you get started

Helping you get started

Global Account

Qualifying criteria

  1. A South African resident
  2. A tax payer
  3. 18 years or older
  4. The holder of a qualifying FNB Cheque Account in good standing

How to get it

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Documents needed

  • If you simply want to start investing your funds abroad every month, you can make use of your R1m single discretionary allowance; without having to provide a Tax Clearance Certificate! (Remember, when managing your limit this allowance covers travel, gifts and a number of other types of transactions including investments.)
  • Original supporting documentation to be delivered to your local FNB branch, Private Banker, or couriered to the FNB Foreign Exchange offices.
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