Standard Bank offshore launches AU$ account

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Standard Bank Offshore has upgraded its international banking services for expatriates with the addition of an Australian dollar denominated version of its Optimum Bank Account.

The account is paying up to 2.95% gross/ AER credit interest and includes an Australian Dollar Visa Debit Card. The minimum balance to open the account is AU$5,000 and, as long as the minimum balance is maintained there are no account maintenance fees. A further feature which sets this account apart from the rest believes Standard Bank, is no requirement for an account holder to earn a minimum level of income. This latest addition means the Optimum account is now available in four currencies including US Dollar, Euro and Sterling and provides a service which includes a range of internati...

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