International US Dollar Instant Access Savings Account

If you want to save directly in US Dollars, this offshore savings account will keep things simple. What's more, you can apply for an American Express card to spend that hard-earned cash. That's offshore banking from Bank of Scotland International.

International US Dollar Savings Account - Here's how it works


  • In the International US Dollar Instant Access Savings Account you save directly in US Dollars.  Interest rates are tiered, so the more you save, the more you earn.
  • You can make unlimited withdrawals from the International US Dollar Instant Access Savings Account, without fees^ or loss of interest. Which gives you access to your money should you need it.
  • Once your International US Dollar Instant Access Savings Account is open, you can apply for an American Express US Dollar Charge Card.  It gives you an additional way to access your offshore savings whilst you're away.
  • It's quick and easy to open an International US Dollar Instant Access Savings Account - apply online or call us on +44 (0) 1534 825050.  Our dedicated offshore savings advisers will be pleased to help.
  • For your convenience you can manage your International US Dollar Instant Access Savings Account through internet banking or by calling our offshore  Telephone Banking Service.

International US Dollar Instant Access Savings Account Interest rates


US Dollar Savings Account

Effective from 6th May 2008

Minimum balance Annual gross*/AER**
$500,000 1.30%
$250,000 0.85%
$100,000 0.75%
$50,000 0.60%
$25,000 0.55%
$5,000 0.40%
Find out more information about this account

Use our calculator to find out how much you can earn.

For more information on our offshore US Dollar Savings Account please see our frequently asked questions.


*Gross - the rate of interest paid without deduction of tax. Please note that you must declare any interest earned to the income tax authorities in your country of residence.

**AER - the AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and illustrates what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and compounded each year.

^ Transmission charges may apply to certain withdrawal transactions from your International US Dollar Instant Access Savings Account.

Interest rates on the International US Dollar Instant Access Savings Account are variable.

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