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  Renminbi Business Account
OCBC Business Renminbi Account is an account that enables companies with business presence in Singapore and which trade actively with China to settle trade transactions in RMB and manage their payables and receivables.
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Benefits
 Manage your RMB foreign exchange risk exposure in a single account
 Reduce your currency exchange cost
 Boost efficiency and profitability of your trade transactions with China
Eligibility
 To qualify, companies must conduct cross-border trade transactions with designated provinces/cities that are approved by the relevant Chinese authorities.
-Trade transactions include :

1) Import - Letters of Credit • Import Documentary Collection • Banker's Guarantee (strictly trade-related and subject to acceptability of format)
2) Export - Export LC Negotiation • LC Advising • LC Confirmation • LC Transfer • Export Documentary Collection
3) Open Account Telegraphic Transfer
 1. Applicable to Sole Proprietors and Partnerships, who will have to be present with their NRICs/Passport for account opening. Private Limited Companies  are also required to submit Board Resolution and certified true copies of Memorandum & Articles of Association (M&A). For details on other company types, please visit us as any OCBC Bank Branch or call us at (65) 6538 1111.

2. Any deposit into the account has to be supported by trade transactions.

 

Foreign currency deposits are subject to inherent exchange rate fluctuations that may provide opportunities and risks. Earnings on foreign currency deposits would be dependent on the exchange rates prevalent at the time of conversion. Exchange controls may be applicable from time to time to certain foreign currencies.

 

  Business Smart Account
OCBC Business Smart Account is a foreign currency account in US Dollar or Euro. With this account, you can earn high interest rate for your balances and enjoy savings from the simple fee structure for telegraphic transfers through Velocity@ocbc, our online banking service.
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Benefits
 Earn interest as you save
 Simple flat fee for telegraphic transfer through Velocity@ocbc, our online banking service
 Account service fee waiver for 6 months^
Eligibility
 Low initial deposit of US$500 or EUR500 to open an account
Fees & Charges
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The agent bank charges will still apply. Promotion is given to account holders of the Business Smart Account for outward telegraphic transfers submitted via Velocity@ocbc and where the charge type of the telegraphic transfer is OUR or SHA only. Promotional flat bank charge is valid for 2 years from the date of account opening. OCBC reserves the right to revise the promotional flat charge from time to time during the 2 years.

 

^ The minimum average monthly balance fee is waived for the first 6 months. Should the average monthly balance fall below US$1,000/EUR1,000 thereafter, a fee of US$15/EUR15 will apply.

 

If the OCBC Business Smart Account is closed within 12 months, a fee of US$50/EUR50 will be levied.

 

Where applicable, the Bank will pay interest at its prevailing interest rate for the relevant account calculated on daily balances (excluding late cheque deposits). Interest will be credited at such intervals as determined solely by the Bank from time to time. No interest will be paid if the daily balance falls below the prescribed minimum as may be determined by the Bank from time to time for that account.

 

Foreign currency investments or deposits are subject to inherent exchange rate fluctuations that may provide opportunities and risks.  Earnings on foreign currency investments or deposits would be dependent on the exchange rates prevalent at the time of their maturity if any conversion takes place.  Exchange controls may be applicable from time to time to certain foreign currencies.  You should therefore determine whether any foreign currency investment is suitable for you in the light of your investment objectives, financial means and risk profile. Any pre-termination costs will be deducted from your deposit.

  USD Chequing Account
A USD Chequing Account is an account that provides large corporate and small businesses the convenience to manage payments and collections with unlimited free cheques.
Eligibility
 Minimum initial deposit of US$1,000
Fees & Charges
 US$ 10 per month if monthly average balance falls below US$ 1,000
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