NAB Foreign Currency Account

Low cost account to suit your needs

No account opening fee
No monthly account fee
No minimum ongoing balance requirements

Flexibility and control of your foreign currency

Choose from major global currencies
Convert funds when it suits you
Make deposits and withdrawals easily

A NAB Foreign Currency Account is a transaction account for foreign currency. If you or your business makes frequent international transactions, then it may be beneficial.

You can make or receive payments in foreign currencies, such as USD and HKD, without having to convert to or from AUD first. With 19 currencies to choose from, you can convert funds when it suits you best, helping to give you control of your foreign funds.

NAB Foreign Currency Accounts allow you to make and receive payments in up to 19 currencies.

US Dollar (USD)

Euro (EUR)

British Pound (GBP)

Japanese Yen (JPY)

New Zealand Dollar (NZD)

Canadian Dollar (CAD)

Singapore Dollar (SGD)

Hong Kong Dollar (HKD)

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CNY Chinese Yuan Renminbi (business customers only)
DKK Danish Krone
FJD Fijian Dollar
NOK Norwegian Krone
PHP Philippine Peso
WST Samoan Tala
ZAR South African Rand
SEK Swedish Krona
CHF Swiss Franc
THB Thai Baht
AED United Arab Emirates Dirham

Step 1 You can apply online if you're a personal customer, a sole trader or a company with up to two directors.
Step 2 We’ll verify your identity and application details and contact you if anything further is required.
Step 3 When your account is ready, we'll email you your account details.
Step 4 If you're a business customer, apply for NAB Connect to start accessing your account online.

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Foreign currency overdraft facility

Manage peaks and troughs in your cash flow with a NAB Business Overdraft on your transaction account. You can request an overdraft when applying for a NAB Foreign Currency Account¹

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NAB Connect

A solution for businesses with advanced online banking requirements. You’ll be able to:

book foreign exchange deals and view currency conversion rates before you transfer.
create, customise and manage different user profiles and authorisation levels.
control transfer amounts- only limited by the funds you have available and the daily payment limits you set.

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Foreign exchange solutions

We have competitive solutions that make it fast and easy to make international payments using NAB Connect online banking. Our Business Markets specialists manage movements in foreign exchange rates, helping to support your business.

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Trade finance

Meet your working capital needs with finance to help your export, import and domestic trade requirements. With the flexibility and bargaining power to win sales orders and payment discounts, you’ll have the option to:

finance in either Australian dollars or in another major foreign currency.
choose payment terms that align with your trading cycle, from 7 days to 180 days.

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Important Information

NAB Foreign Currency Account – Onshore, Terms & Conditions

Business Banking Fees – A guide to fees and charges

Personal Banking Fees – A guide to fees and charges (PDF, 517KB)

Indicator Rates - For Foreign Currency Account (PDF, 461KB)

Foreign Currency Holding Fee and Thresholds (PDF, 461KB)

Risks to consider:

Holding money in a foreign currency exposes you to exchange rate risk. If you exchange your foreign currency for Australian dollars in the future, the Australian dollar amount may be less than it was at the time of deposit, due to exchange rate movements over time.

¹Available to business customers only. Lending criteria, terms and conditions apply. Fees, interest rates, terms and conditions will be detailed in your Letter of Offer.

NAB recommends you consider the Product Disclosure Statement or other disclosure document, available from NAB, before making any decisions regarding these products. These products are issued by National Australia Bank Ltd ABN 12 004 044 937.