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PFCA
Personal Foreign Currency Accounts
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Eligibility
An individual including a minor who is a Sri Lankan national.
An individual of Sri Lankan origin including a minor who is a resident outside Sri Lanka.
A non-national resident in Sri Lanka.
A non-national either on temporary visit to Sri Lanka or intending to visit Sri Lanka.
An administrator or executor of the estates of a deceased person, who maintained
A Personal Foreign Currency Account (PFCA) with that authorized dealer or restricted dealer until the completion of the administration of the deceased person's estate.
Accounts may be opened in the form of a Savings Account , Fixed Deposit Account or current Accounts (Without cheque drawing facility) in any following Designated Foreign Currency.
US Dollars Singapore Dollars Canadian Dollars Sterling Pounds Australian Dollars Euro Swiss Francs Hong Kong Dollars Japanese Yens New Zealand Dollars Swedish Kroners Danish Kroners Norwegian Kroners Chinese Yuan (Renminbi)
Required documents and information
The following information and documents shall be obtained prior to opening a PFCA, as applicable;
Eligible Persons Information / Documents
i An individual including a Minor who is a Sri Lankan national.
Full name, nationality, address and contact details.
A copy of National Identity Card or Passport (photo and detailed page).
A photocopy of Birth Certificate, if a Minor.
Account Opening Application.
FATCA Declaration.
Any other documents stipulated by the Bank from time to time.
ii An individual of Sri Lankan origin including a minor who is a resident outside Sri Lanka
Full name, nationality, foreign address and contact details.
A copy of the Passport (photo and detailed page).
A photocopy of Birth Certificate, if a Minor.
Date of Departure from Sri Lanka.
Citizenship or nature of visa granted by a foreign Government.
Account Opening Application.
FATCA Declaration.
Any other documents stipulated by the Bank from time to time.
iii A non-national resident in Sri Lanka
Full name, nationality, foreign address and contact details.
Address of workplace in Sri Lanka and Designation, if any.
A copy of the employment contract and salary particulars.
A copy of the Passport (photo and detailed page) and visa granted by the Dept. of Immigration & Emigration.
Account Opening Application.
FATCA Declaration.
Any other documents stipulated by the Bank from time to time.
iv A non-national either on temporary visit to Sri Lanka or intending to visit Sri Lanka
Full name, nationality, foreign address and contact details.
A copy of the Passport (photo and detailed page).
Account Opening Application.
FATCA Declaration.
Any other documents stipulated by the Bank from time to time.
v An Administrator or Executor of the estates of a deceased person, who maintained a Personal Foreign Currency Account (PFCA)
Full name, nationality, address and contact details.
A copy of National Identity Card or Passport (photo and detailed page).
Account Opening Application.
FATCA Declaration.
A copy of Letter of Administration or Probate issued by the Courts.
Any other documents stipulated by the Bank from time to time.
Benefits
Debit Card issued free of charge
Credit Card facilities are available against the funds in the Accounts.
Monthly Interest.
Inward Remittances credited to Accounts free of charge
Outward Remittances
Instant loans up to 90% of the FC A/C balances.
Internet banking, Mobile banking and Voice banking facilities
Ability to transfer funds within the Bank or different Banks.
Free insurance cover * (Minimum balance of USD 250/- should be maintained for 6 months continuously prior to the incident )
Accident insurance cover up to Rs. 1,000,000/- for death /permanent disability
Medical cover up to Rs.100,000/-
Free baggage insurance cover up to Rs. 50,000/-
* Applicable according to the eligibility and the a/c holder and and subject to other Terms and Conditions.
* Terms and Conditions apply
Permitted Credits
Permitted Debits
For more information please visit the nearest branch of People's Bank or contact us
Manager - Foreign Currency Department , People’s Bank,
Overseas Customer Services
+94 112332745
General Nos: 2332746/2334278/2437621/2446409
[email protected]