1. What do I get when I open an Foreign Currency Account-i?
  2. Where can I open a Foreign Currency Account-i?
  3. Are there any special conditions to open a Foreign Currency Account-i?
  4. Do I need to be a Maybank / Maybank Islamic customer?
  5. What is the difference between other current accounts and Foreign Currency Account-i?
  6. How do I withdraw money from my Foreign Currency Account-i?

1. What do I get when I open an Foreign Currency Account-i?
As an account holder, you will be provided with monthly dividends (irrespective of account balance), free personal Takaful coverage and discounted service charge.

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2. Where can I open a Foreign Currency Account-i?
You may open a Foreign Currency Account-i at the nearest Maybank branch.

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3. Are there any special conditions to open a Foreign Currency Account-i?
Currently, there are no special conditions attached to opening the account. However, for joint accounts, both account holders must be residents of the same country.

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4. Do I need to be a Maybank / Maybank Islamic customer?
Yes, you must already be a normal current account holder at the same branch to facilitate all withdrawals, conversions, debits and credits to your FCA-i. You will need to open a current account if you do not have one already (terms and conditions apply).

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5. What is the difference between other current accounts and Foreign Currency Account-i?
Other current accounts are maintained in Ringgit Malaysia and offer you a chequebook, but FCA-i is maintained in a foreign currency and does not offer you a chequebook.

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6. How do I withdraw money from my Foreign Currency Account-i?
You may withdraw money through transfers including telegraphic transfers, bank drafts or conversions through normal current accounts.

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