FOREIGN CURRENCY ACCOUNT

Earn interest when you save (minimum balance to be maintained to earn interest)
Foreign currency can be opened as a sole or joint account
Transfer of funds can be ensued to other accounts maintained in Mauritius or abroad
Withdrawals in local or foreign currency
Standing order for your recurrent payments
Internet Banking to access your account and transact online.

Foreign currency is easily accessible and offers you a wealth of practical options to simplify your life.Ease of Use and accessibility are key aspects of the MauBank Foreign Exchange Accounts. The account is aimed at those customers who deal frequently or wish to save in foreign currency. The MauBank Forex Account offers all the above with less exchange rate charges and risks.

MauBank Foreign Currency Account is available in major currencies:

Great Britain Pound Sterling (GBP), United States Dollar (USD), Euro (EUR), Swiss Franc (CHF), Australian Dollar (AUD) and South African Rand (ZAR). We can also consider opening accounts in other currencies upon request.

Basic features

Minimum initial deposit – Term Deposit: GBP: 5,000 – USD: 5,000 – EUR: 5,000 – CHF: 5,000 – AUD: 5,000 – ZAR: 5,000
Minimum initial deposit – Savings account: GBP: 2,000 – USD: 2,000 – EUR: 2,000
Minimum amount to earn interest: GBP: 5,000 – USD: 5,000 – EUR: 5,000 – CHF: 5,000 – AUD: 5,000 – ZAR: 5,000
Commission in lieu of exchange on each debit entry: 0.5% – Minimum MUR 100
Processing fee levied on deposits in bank note: 1% on amount being deposited in notes
Processing fee levied in case deposits are in traveler’s Cheque, provided transactions is acceptable to the bank: 0.5%
Withdrawal of notes from foreign currency account: 1% on USD notes and 0.5% charged on other currencies
Credit facilities (FCY) – Margin over LIBOR: As per arrangement
Service fee: 1 unit as per currency /month if balance is below 500
Commission in lieu of exchange on outward remittances: 0.5% with a minimum of 5 units in the applicable currency
Deposits uplifted before maturity: 1% on USD notes and 0.5% charged on other currencies

How to open an account? 

Download the account opening form here and visit any MauBank branch around the island to open your account. Click here to view a list of MauBank branches.

What do I need to open an account?
National ID card
Proof of address (CEB, CWA or MT bill) – less than 6 months
If the bill is on your parent/spouse’s name, please bring along your birth/marriage certificate
Business Registration Number, Certificate of Incorporation and any other documents which will be required by the bank.