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 Fixed Deposit Rates In Malaysia V. No.9, Please Read Post#1 and #3

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Castor Troy
post Jun 12 2015, 10:21 AM

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QUOTE(BoomChaCha @ Jun 11 2015, 02:24 PM)
Ya loh...  sweat.gif

Not to say that not scare at all, scare a bit lah..
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Please be aware that if FD deposit is less than RM 30K, a management fee
RM 10.00 will charge each month.

A minimum RM 5.00 is required to open an Advance current account, it is refundable
when you close the current account.

The FD can only be effective after your banker's check is cleared.
You can only withdraw this HSBC FD on the next working day of FD maturity day.
So, we will lose at least 3 days interest, unless if we bring cash then will only lose one day interest.

Maybe a free umbrella is still available, just ask for it..if umbrella is no more available, then ask for other gifts
that HSBC has..

You can use this method if you want to place more than RM 30K since the maximum limit is RM 30K per name.
Let's say if you want to place RM 90K:
(1) A for RM 30K for first RM 30K
(2) B for 30K for 2nd RM 30K
(3) A + B (Joint account) for third RM 30K
Total RM 90K + RM 5 x open 3 Advance current accounts = RM 90015.00

And you will get 2 free umbrella..
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I am also planning to open this FD promo with HSBC. Thanks for the clear advice. However, I understand that some banks impose a penalty fee for closing account before a certain timeframe. The Advance current account does not have this penalty fee? I presume that we are not obliged to take their cheque book as well?
Castor Troy
post Jun 18 2015, 08:13 AM

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Public bank 3months 3.93%
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Castor Troy
post Jun 22 2015, 03:01 PM

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Today went to HSBC to open Advanced account for the 5%p.a. 3 months offer. Took me like 3hrs to complete the whole task (more of HSBC took 3hrs to service me)... rclxub.gif pengsan
Castor Troy
post Jun 24 2015, 10:35 AM

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QUOTE(BoomChaCha @ Jun 24 2015, 12:13 AM)
I forgot to mention, if to place FD in HSBC and Standard & Charteded Bank,
better to go there in the morning as early as possible.

Did you get a free regular size umbrella from HSBC?  hmm.gif

It will cost more than RM 10 to buy an umbrella like HSBC umbrella...
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I actually arrived at HSBC at 11am and did not have to wait for my turn, as there were not many customers tat time.
I was there with my wife and we planned to open 3 a/c (2 individual + 1 joint).
The bank officer told me that need about 15mins to open 1 advance a/c, which shud take about total 45mins!
Since already there and dowan to waste effort, no choice lor... continue to apply...
Worst thing was the officer screwed up the first attempt.. he said don't know why the system rejected application.
So, he advised us go for lunch first while he continue processing the application. shakehead.gif

Return after lunch about 12.30pm, sign and there, ding dong ding dong then hafta go to counter bank in monies, then go another counter to process FD..... By the time got certs, already 2pm.... rclxub.gif

Regarding the umbrella, no... they didn't give any.. I asked for free gift, they say don't have... hmm.gif
Managed to salvage the banana flavoured "Minions" tic-tac though. cool2.gif

Lesson learnt: Before take up any promo FD, better also consider the time wasted to open new a/c (if don't have one).
Sadly so far, personally never heard of any good remarks of HSBC (sorry if offended any bros loyal to HSBC)... That day, really tasted the medicine.
Nevertheless at least the consolation is that I get 5%! hehe tongue.gif I hope no problems in my next visit when closing a/c after maturity date.
Castor Troy
post Jun 24 2015, 02:52 PM

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QUOTE(cklimm @ Jun 24 2015, 10:57 AM)
you didn't take the free latte at Premier Banking hall meh?
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Didn't take.... quite stress that time cos I was quite eager to get all done asap since need to rush back office. blush.gif
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post Jun 25 2015, 04:42 PM

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QUOTE(Gen-X @ Jun 24 2015, 04:28 PM)
Besides HSBC, Citibank also takes up lots of one's time when opening account for the very first time.

We have mentioned many times before it previous threads that one has to consider time (plus petrol and and stress in finding a parking spot if applicable) which I also mentioned in my article Earn More FREE Money with The Right Fixed Deposit.

As far as I'm concerned, HSBC promos is really a waste of time as they only offer special promo rate to NEW customer and for 3 months TD deposit only. And once you become an existing customer - you will never be offered any more TD Promo (so far for the last 5 years that I know off) and you have to maintain minimum AUM or else you'll be imposed penalty. And HSBC TD board rates are amongst the lowest in Malaysia. So then got hassle to go terminate the account after Promo ends. Having said that, if you have RM1M and got nothing better to do, then getting the extra interest for 3 months may be worth while.

Most of the regulars here that chase after FD really got nothing better to do but go waste time seeing leng luis (for the ladies leng chais) at the banks, hahahaha.
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blush.gif Sorry, didn't heed your warning advice but thanks for the recapping. Sometimes like ppl say, hafta learn d hard way... Nevertheless even so, I didn't expect it to be that looong... that's why half way the process, i also kindda regretted abit but no choice liao.. if move to another bank tat time lagi waste more time. Worst thing is the bank officer is jantan, so nothing to see. yawn.gif

At this moment HSBC is giving the best promo rate for short term.... so happen my matured $$ budget also ngam ngam fit their criteria and cannot commit too long duration oso... I think maybe next time must go for at least 6 months punya... can lessen the frequency burden of travelling to banks.
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post Aug 31 2015, 12:38 PM

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Hi there. I noticed from the early post that,

Banks that do not pay interest for non-working days
Am Bank
RHB
Standard & Chartered Bank

Does it mean that these banks do not pay interest for weekends as well?
If that is the case, any promo rates these banks offer is actually lower than what is advertised??
Castor Troy
post Sep 1 2015, 01:20 PM

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UOB Merdeka FD promo end liao.
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post Sep 1 2015, 03:55 PM

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QUOTE(wil-i-am @ Sep 1 2015, 03:48 PM)
New promotion consists of 2 stages:-

Stage 1
Placement of new FD (fresh funds) for 6 mths @ 3.88%
Upon maturity, proceed to Stage 2

Stage 2
Depositors can choose either:-
1. FD placement (rollover from Stage 1) for 13 mths @ 4.20% or
2. FD placement (rollover from Stage 1) for 15 mths @ 4.33%

Min sum for above promotion is RM20k
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Doesn't look very attractive...
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post Sep 23 2015, 12:09 PM

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I'm confused why MBB asking me to open another CASA when I already having CASA with another branch... Officer said to enjoy the promo need to have CASA worn their branch... Strange... This is Ampang Park branch. Any of you bros have this experience?

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