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  • There’s no minimum balance requirement on a Multi-Currency Call Account (MCA). The minimum balance for Foreign Currency Time Deposit (FCTD) is USD 25,000 equivalent.

  • No. MCA does not accept cash transactions. To buy or sell foreign currency cash notes, please see our Foreign Currency Cash Exchange service for details.

  • Buying and selling foreign currency usually takes two business days to settle, except for the Canadian Dollar, which typically takes one business day to settle.

  • Yes. Foreign currency deposits are FDIC insured.1 However, the FDIC does not protect against foreign currency exchange rate risk.

  • If you need help receiving foreign currency, please see our Incoming Wire instructions.

  • MCA is a non-interest bearing account. Please contact our Foreign Exchange Department at 866-228-4299 or by email at [email protected] for our competitive FCTD interest rate.

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