What do I need to know about Alliance Bank FD Gold?
Alliance FD Gold is a fixed deposit (FD) account created not only for seniors but for those younglings aged 21 years and above.
For this exercise, Alliance Bank has decided that you're 'senior' if you are over forty years old - don't be offended, it's your chance to earn extra interest on your investment with some value-added benefits.
The minimum deposit amount for Fixed Deposit Gold is RM30,000, with investment time running from 12 months up to 60 months.
It's important to note that the published rates are available to Malaysian citizens only. Equally competitive rates await foreigners with permanent residence status!
What are the added benefits that I get with Alliance FD Gold?
Firstly, provided you maintain a minimum balance of RM30,000 in your account, you can take money out of your FD in multiples of RM1,000.
No penalty fees are charged for a partial withdrawal, meaning you have great flexibility about how and when you can access your cash.
Secondly, Alliance allows you to use this investment account as security for an overdraft facility on your current account, offering up to 100% margin on the credit limit.
Wait, there's more: if you have a minimum deposit of RM200,000, you are entitled to a Privilege Banking membership, which carries a whole host of extra benefits.
Lastly, the bank will waive all commission charges and stamp duties when you buy traveller's cheques, bank drafts, and cashier’s orders for new public share issues.
Oh, and unlike many other Fixed Deposit products, this one calculates interest at daily rest.
How do I withdraw money from my Fixed Deposit account?
You can send the bank instructions through AllianceOnline.
If you do not have an online account with Alliance Bank you can make an instruction over the counter at a branch, provided you show your FD Gold certificates and MyKad.
How do I open an investment account with Alliance?
Just go into an Alliance Bank branch with your MyKad and a minimum of RM30,000 in cash, or if you prefer to play safe, a cheque is made out to the bank.
