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1 account with 16 foreign currencies
There are 16 types of currencies (USD, SGD, CNY, EUR, AUD, JPY, GBP, HKD, MYR, THB, CHF, CAD, DKK, NZD, SEK, and SAR)
Forex transactions anytime & anywhere
Cash withdrawals and debit transactions overseas from Forex Pocket with BCA Mastercard Debit card without converting the exchange rate to IDR
Forex Pocket
About
Forex Pocket (Poket Valas) is a group of subaccounts that holds funds in foreign currencies and is linked to the main account.
The Customer can activate and deactivate Forex Pocket via myBCA. There are 16 (sixteen) Forex Pocket currencies, namely:
Enjoy the Forex Pocket feature
Important Information
Requirements and Procedures
The Customer can ask questions and lodge complaints via the following:
Contact Us:
Halo BCA 1500888
Email : halobca@bca.co.id
WA : +628111500998
Website : www.bca.co.id.
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Features, Benefits, and Risks of Forex Pocket
Main Features of Current Account:
Type of Transaction with Forex Pocket |
Notes |
Top Up Own Funds 1) 2) |
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From a BCA Account to Forex Pocket |
From IDR or same currency |
Between Forex Pocket |
From different currency |
Transfer between own BCA Accounts or to another’s BCA Account 2) |
|
From a BCA Account to Forex Pocket |
From IDR or same currency |
From Forex Pocket to a BCA Account |
To IDR or same currency |
Transfer between own Forex Pocket or to another’s Forex Pocket 2) |
|
Between Forex Pocket |
From same or different currency |
Forex transfer from/to other banks 3) |
|
From Forex Pocket to account in another bank |
From same currency |
From another bank to Forex Pocket | To same currency |
*Notes:
1) Top-ups can only be made using the same BCA ID as
Forex Pocket.
2) Forex Pocket transactions denominated in MYR or THB can
only be conducted from/to own BCA Account denominated in IDR.
3) Forex Pocket transactions denominated in MYR or THB to
other banks can only be conducted as long as the country of domicile
of the receiving bank is the country of the intended currency owner.
Example: forex transaction denominated in THB to an account in another
bank domiciled in Thailand.
Accepted Currency of the ATM/EDC Machine |
Notes |
Example |
Available in Forex Pocket |
Transactions are conducted using the funds from Forex Pocket in the relevant currency1) |
When the customer is in Singapore, the customer’s cash withdrawal and debit transactions are conducted using the funds from Forex Pocket in SGD |
Not Available in Forex Pocket |
Transactions are conducted using the funds from the main account2) |
When the customer is in India, the customer’s cash withdrawal and debit transactions are conducted using the funds from the main account |
*Notes:
1) Ensure that
the balance of Forex Pocket is sufficient to avoid
declined transaction and not charged a decline fee.
2) Ensure that
the balance of main account is sufficient to avoid
declined transaction and not charged a decline fee.
Benefits:
Risks:
Simulation
Simulation 1):
Placement in | Currency | Balance 2) | Interest rate p.a. according to balance 3) | Monthly Interest Amount 4) |
Forex Pocket |
USD |
USD50,000 |
- |
- |
SGD |
SGD100,000 |
- |
- |
Last Update: November 20th, 2024
Notes:
1) This simulation is intended to provide the Customer with
an estimate calculation only and is not meant to give any
recommendation.
2) Position of the monthly average balance of the foreign
currency sub-accounts within Forex Pocket.
3) Interest rates may change at any time in line with
market conditions and the change will be notified to the Customer via
BCA’s information media.
4) Interest Amount means a gross interest amount before tax
withholding according to the applicable laws and regulations
(Assumption: 1 month = 30 days and 1 year = 365 days).
Additional Information
Disclaimer (important to read)
TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR FOREX POCKET (POKET VALAS)
PT BANK CENTRAL ASIA Tbk. ("BCA")
then BCA has the right to make necessary debit or credit corrections to the relevant Forex Pocket or Account in the amount of the Transaction previously processed by BCA.
Type of Fund Transfer |
Terms |
Fund Transfers from accounts at BCA to Forex Pocket |
can be made for the following accounts:
|
Fund Transfers from Forex Pocket to accounts at BCA |
|
Fund Transfers from Forex Pocket to another Forex Pocket |
Can be made from and to any foreign currency available in Forex Pocket without the need to first convert the currency to rupiah. |
Fund Transfers from Forex Pocket to accounts at another bank |
Can be made from Forex Pocket to accounts at another bank in any currency, however, the currency that will be transacted by the Customer must be the same as the currency of the Forex Pocket which becomes the source of funds for the transaction. |
Fund Transfers from another bank to Forex Pocket |
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Account Debiting Feature for Forex Pocket transaction |
Terms |
Customer does not activate the Account debiting feature for Forex Pocket transactions through means as determined by BCA. |
BCA will reject the Overseas Transaction and the Customer will be charged a fee for the transaction rejection in accordance with the applicable provisions. Therefore, the Customer is advised to check the availability of the Forex Pocket balance before conducting a transaction |
Customers activate the Account debiting feature for Poket Valas transactions through means as determined by BCA. |
BCA will debit the whole amount of the Overseas Transaction from the Account in accordance with the exchange rate applicable at BCA. |
In the event BCA is unable to execute a Transaction instruction from the Forex Pocket Customer, whether partially or wholly, due to events or causes beyond the control or capability of BCA, including but not limited to natural disasters, war, riots, equipment/system/transmission breakdown, power failures, telecommunication disruptions, government policies prohibiting BCA from providing the Transaction feature, or other events or causes beyond the control and capability of BCA, then the Forex Pocket Customer hereby holds BCA harmless against all claims of any kind in connection therewith.
Terms and Conditions are made and executed in 2 (two) language versions, namely Indonesian and English. In the event of any discrepancy in interpretation between the Indonesian and English versions, the Indonesian version shall prevail.
The Customer hereby confirms that they fully understand and agree to these Terms and Conditions for Forex Pocket (Poket Valas) at PT BANK CENTRAL ASIA Tbk (“BCA”) as described above and that BCA has provided explanations to and sought confirmation from the Customer of their understanding of the benefits, fees, and risks, as well as rights and obligations associated with Forex Pocket.
These Terms and Conditions for Current Account Holders of PT Bank Central Asia Tbk. (“BCA”) have been adjusted to the prevailing laws and regulations including Regulations of the Financial Services Authority (OJK).
Fees, Limits & Interest Rates
Initial Deposit Nominal
The minimum initial deposit amount for each Forex Pocket currency is as follows:
Currency | Minimum Initial Deposit Amount |
United States Dollar (USD) |
USD5 |
Singapore Dollar (SGD) |
SGD8 |
Chinese Yuan (CNY) |
CNY35 |
Euro (EUR) |
EUR5 |
Australian Dollar (AUD) |
AUD7 |
Japanese Yen (JPY) |
JPY525 |
Pound Sterling (GBP) |
GBP3 |
Hong Kong Dollar (HKD) |
HKD39 |
Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) |
MYR20 |
Thailand Baht (THB) |
THB150 |
Swiss Franc (CHF) |
CHF4 |
Canadian Dollar (CAD) |
CAD7 |
Danish Krone (DKK) |
DKK35 |
New Zealand Dollar (NZD) |
NZD8 |
Swedish Krona (SEK) |
SEK50 |
Saudi Riyal (SAR) |
SAR20 |
Last Update: November 20th, 2024
Note: The Initial deposit must be made into one of the Forex Pocket currencies upon activation.
Top Up and Transfer Nominal
The minimum top-up and transfer amounts using Forex Pocket are as follows:
Currency | Minimum |
Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) | IDR10,000 |
Last Update : June 24th, 2024
Currency | Minimum |
United States Dollar (USD) |
USD1 |
Singapore Dollar (SGD) |
SGD1 |
Chinese Yuan (CNY) |
CNY1 |
Euro (EUR) |
EUR1 |
Australian Dollar (AUD) |
AUD1 |
Japanese Yen (JPY) |
JPY100 |
Pound Sterling (GBP) |
GBP1 |
Hong Kong Dollar (HKD) |
HKD1 |
Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) |
MYR1 |
Thailand Baht (THB) |
THB10 |
Swiss Franc (CHF) |
CHF1 |
Canadian Dollar (CAD) |
CAD1 |
Danish Krone (DKK) |
DKK1 |
New Zealand Dollar (NZD) |
NZD1 |
Swedish Krona (SEK) |
SEK1 |
Saudi Riyal (SAR) |
SAR1 |
Last Update : November 20th, 2024
Currency | Minimum |
United States Dollar (USD) |
USD100 (ekv) |
Singapore Dollar (SGD) |
|
Chinese Yuan (CNY) |
|
Euro (EUR) |
|
Australian Dollar (AUD) |
|
Japanese Yen (JPY) |
|
Pound Sterling (GBP) |
GBP101 |
Hong Kong Dollar (HKD) |
USD100 (ekv) |
Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) |
|
Thailand Baht (THB) |
|
Swiss Franc (CHF) |
|
Canadian Dollar (CAD) |
|
Danish Krone (DKK) |
|
New Zealand Dollar (NZD) |
|
Swedish Krona (SEK) |
|
Saudi Riyal (SAR) |
Last Update: February 18th, 2025
Fees
Type of Fee | Fee per Transaction |
Overseas cash withdrawal 1) 2) | IDR20,000 (equivalent) |
Declined overseas cash withdrawal transaction 1) 3) | IDR5,000 |
Declined overseas debit transaction 3) | IDR2,500 |
Access fee | Fees according to overseas banks/ATM providers |
Currency conversion using the exchange rates set by overseas banks/ATM/EDC machine providers | In accordance with the prevailing exchange rate at the overseas bank/ATM/EDC machine providers |
Last Update: October 4th, 2024
Notes:
1) Notably, there is no overseas cash withdrawal fee of IDR20,000 (equivalent) and declined overseas cash withdrawal transaction fee of IDR5,000 for cash withdrawal transactions via DBS Singapore ATMs (excluding access fees which may be charged by overseas banks/ATM providers).
2) The fees for overseas cash withdrawals will be charged using BCA e-Rate, subject to the following:
3) The fee for a declined transaction will be charged to the main account in Rupiah.
Limit
Below are the daily limits for Forex Pocket transactions with BCA Mastercard Debit card, which apply to equivalent amounts in other currencies:
Type of Transaction | Paspor Blue* | Paspor Gold* | Paspor Platinum* | Paspor Xpresi* | Tapres Card* |
Via Overseas ATMs | |||||
Cash Withrawal | IDR15,000,000 | IDR15,000,000 | IDR15,000,000 | IDR10,000,000 | IDR15,000,000 |
Via Overseas EDC Machine | |||||
Debit | IDR100,000,000 | IDR125,000,000 | IDR150,000,000 | IDR50,000,000 | IDR125,000,000 |
Last update: 20 November 2024
*The limit for each type of Forex Pocket transaction is the combined limit for all types of savings account transactions and applies to its equivalent in another currency.
Meanwhile, below are the daily limits for Forex Pocket transactions through myBCA, which apply to equivalent amounts in other currencies:
Type of Transaction | Purpose of Transaction | |
To Own Account | To Other Account | |
Top Up | ||
From BCA Account in IDR/same currency to Forex Pocket | No limit 1) | - |
Between Forex Pocket in different currency | USD1,000,000 2) | - |
Transfer between BCA Accounts | ||
From BCA Account in IDR/same currency to Forex Pocket | No limit 1) | IDR300,000,000 3) |
From Forex Pocket to BCA Account in IDR/same currency | No limit 1) | IDR300,000.000 3) |
Transfer between Forex Pockets | ||
Between Forex Pocket in the same currency | - | IDR300,000,000 3) |
Between Forex pocket in different currency | USD1,000,000 (eqv) 2) |
IDR300,000,000 3)
and USD1,000,000 (eqv) 2) |
Forex Transfer to Other Banks |
||
From Forex Pocket to other bank's forex account 4) |
USD25,000 (eqv) | USD25,000 (eqv) |
Last update: February 18th, 2025
1) The transaction limit for Top Up and Transfer with the purpose of transactions to own account is combined with the limit of Transfer transactions to own BCA Account currently applicable on myBCA.
2) Transactions between Forex Pocket in different currency with the purpose of transactions to own or other account will reduce the limit of Cross currency transfer between Forex Pocket in the amount of USD1,000,000 (equivalent) per day per customer.
3) The transaction limit for Transfer with the purpose of transactions to other account is combined with the limit of Transfer between BCA Accounts currently applicable on myBCA.
4) The transaction limit for transfer from Forex Pocket to other bank's forex account with the purpose of transactions to own or other account is combined with the limit of Transfer Forex to Other Banks currently applicable on myBCA.
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