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Foreign Currency Current Account

Convenient solution in managing foreign currency transactions

Flexible and cost effective way of managing your money. A Foreign Currency Current Account enables you to make or receive payments in a foreign currency without the need to convert your foreign currency into Sterling.

  • Available with or without an overdraft facility
  • Deposits can be made via cheque, cash or international money transfer
  • Withdrawals can be made via drafts, cash (within limits) or outward payment order

To find out more:

  • Call into your nearest branch or call 0845 606 4455
  • If you’re an existing Business customer, contact your Business Manager
  • Existing Business Direct customers, call 0845 606 4455

More Benefits

  • Personal attention – dedicated Business Manager or Business Advisor can make decisions fast
  • Cost effective – method of managing foreign currency transactions
  • Save – by not converting foreign currency into Sterling

Further Features

  • Receive and pay foreign currency without having to convert into Sterling
  • Available in most major currencies
  • Borrow in foreign currency against future foreign currency receivables
  • Cheque book available to issue your own cheques (Euro or US Dollars only)

Complementary Solutions

Important Information

  • Interest
    • Rate available on application
    • Calculated daily on cleared balance, generally on a 360-day basis
    • Applied to your account quarterly
    • Credit interest applied to amounts in credit
    • Debit interest applied to amounts overdrawn
  • Minimum/maximum amount
    • No minimum
    • Maximum – unlimited
  • Alternative option – Foreign Exchange
  • Costs
    • Fees may be charged on lodgements/withdrawals
    • Quarterly fee payable for cheque book facilities
    • Standard charges can be found in the interest rates and charges section. Other fees may be individually negotiated – speak to your Business Manager or Business Advisor for more details
  • Terms and conditions
    • Agreed overdraft subject to lending assessment
    • Clearing timescales may vary according to currency type
    • Cash withdrawals/deposits are limited and may be subject to a fee. Cash withdrawals up to £2,500 are available subject to available funds. Cash withdrawals over £2,500 are subject to Bank approval
    • No Direct Debits are available
    • Foreign currency deals will be at the published buy/sell chart rates or through direct dealing

In the event of non payment, breach of covenant, or non compliance with terms and conditions, we may proceed to make a call on, or realise any security pledged in support of the borrowing.

CHANGES IN THE EXCHANGE RATE MAY INCREASE THE STERLING EQUIVALENT OF YOUR DEBT.

Terms and conditions apply. All facilities are subject to status and applicants must be aged 18 or over.

Clydesdale Bank PLC is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. Credit facilities other than regulated mortgages are not regulated by the Financial Services Authority. Clydesdale Bank PLC, Registered in Scotland (No. SC001111), Registered Office: 30 St. Vincent Place, Glasgow, G1 2HL. A member of the National Australia Bank Group of companies.

Get in touch

New customers

Existing business customers

  • Contact your Business Manager

Existing Business Direct customers

  • Call 0845 606 4455