09 Sep 2010
 
Products
Product            
Foreign Currency Short Term Deposit      
                 
Description
This product is aimed at customers who wish to save or invest in Foreign Currencies.
 
   
Features
• Deposits accepted in USD, EURO and GBP
• Minimum deposit amount: 5,000 units in USD/EURO/GBP
• FCY deposits offered for periods of 1 / 3 / 6 or 12 Months
• Fixed Deposit certificate issued
 
   
Benefits
• Acceptable as collateral for Banking facilities
• Very competitive interest rates
   
                     
FAQs              
• What do I do if I need the money prior to the maturity date?
a) Encashment of deposit prior to maturity is at the discretion of the bank.
b) Interest may be forfeited if funds are withdrawn within 3 months of date of deposit.
c) Interest payable at 1% below applicable rate for past period or savings rate whichever is lower + breakage cost as applicable, at the discretion of the Bank

• Will the interest fluctuate with the changes in Foreign Exchange rate?
Once you put your money into an FCY deposit, the interest rate will remain fixed for the term of deposit
 
For more information please call our hotline on 207 0111
(during weekdays from 08:00 hrs to 18:00 hrs)
 
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