Foreign Currency Checking Account

When you want to pay in a foreign currency in the Czech Republic and abroad

Benefit 1
Fast payments in foreign currencies
Benefit 2
Internet and mobile banking
Benefit 3
You can choose from up to 5 currencies
Benefit 4
Contactless card option
Apply at a branch
Foreign Currency Checking Account

The foreign currency account will expand your options

Benefit 1
Account not only for foreign payment transactions
without the exchange rate conversion
Benefit 2
You can open an account in EUR, USD,
GBP, CHF or CAD
Benefit 3
For all cash
and non-cash payments

How is it arranged?

  1. Visit usat a branch
  2. We will immediately give you an account numberand internet banking access
  3. You can start using the accountimmediately
What do you need to prepare?

To open the account, all you need is your ID card (foreigners will bring a passport and other documents if applicable).

When will you receive a card?

If you also want to use a payment card with your account, there is nothing easier than applying for it when opening an account. Processing the card takes ten days. It will be delivered to your home by post, or you can pick it up at a branch.

  • You can activate the card at any of our ATMs by requesting a balance, or by the first payment in a store – however, it is necessary to insert the card in a terminal and enter the PIN
  • You can view the card PIN in the Internet Banking or CSOB Smart
ČSOB Smart

It can even fit into your pocket

The ČSOB Smart application immediately shows your balance, and you can also complete payments or arrange insurance. Additionally, the new ČSOB Smart application allows fingerprint login, easier card administration and security checks during the first application launch.

Download it

E-směnárna vám vymění koruny na cizí měnu online

S novou službou E-směnárna si ve Smartu snadno směníte koruny na eura, dolary nebo třeba libry. Převod mezi běžným a devizovým účtem trvá pár sekund, takže to zvládnete, kdykoli budete potřebovat.

Pricelist

For accounts denominated in foreign currency, the specified fees are converted with the effective ČSOB mid-point foreign currency exchange rates (according the ČSOB exchange rate sheet) on the fee posting date. Such fees are billed in the equivalent of the account currency.

All fees can be found in our Pricelist and interest rates in this Overview.

Documents for download

When you want even more

Plus Account

Try the account that will reward you when you use it. You will have fun paying with the account.

  • Get free withdrawals and unlimited payments
  • Deposit your salary to this account and have it free of charge
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Travel Insurance

We will take care of you anywhere in the world you are.

  • Insurance for the entire family from CZK 44 per day
  • The first-class non-stop assistance services have your back
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