Benefits of this account
Keep your costs down when doing business around the world.
Low cost
- No account opening fee
- No monthly account fee
- No minimum ongoing balance requirements.
Flexible
- Choose from 16 major global currencies
- Convert funds when it suits you.
How does a NAB Foreign Currency Account work?
A NAB Foreign Currency Account is a transaction account for foreign currency.
If you or your business make frequent international transactions, then this account may be for you.
You can make or receive payments in foreign currencies, such as US Dollars and Hong Kong Dollars, without having to convert to or from Australian Dollars first.
With 16 currencies to choose from, you can convert funds when it suits you best, helping to give you control of your foreign funds.
Foreign currencies available
Some of the major trading currencies include:
- 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)
- Chinese Yuan Renminbi (CNY) - business customers only
Use our foreign exchange calculator to convert currencies using current exchange rates.
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.
Find out more about international money transfers for your business.
Other products and services to consider
Looking for some other business banking solutions to complete your banking set up? Here are a few suggestions.
Elevate your business banking with NAB Connect
NAB Connect is a powerful online banking solution that gives you total control over your business.
Trade finance
Meet your working capital needs with finance for your export, import and domestic trade purposes.
NAB Foreign Exchange
We’ll help you manage your exposure to changes in the foreign currency market so you can get on with running your business.
Contact us
Personal customers
Visit your nearest NAB branch to speak to us in person.
Business customers
Contact your banker or visit our business banking contact page.
Terms and Conditions
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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
Indicator Rates - For Foreign Currency Account (PDF, 108KB), opens in new window
Foreign Currency Holding Fee and Thresholds - current (PDF, 342KB), opens in new window
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.
The Target Market Determination for this product is available at nab.com.au/TMD.
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 Limited ABN 12 004 044 937.