Secure your savings abroad with a Forex account

This can protect your money from the Rand's volatility, helping you avoid potential losses due to unfavourable exchange rate movements.

By holding your savings in a stable currency, you can also reduce the impact of fees typically associated with currency conversions, ultimately giving you more control over your finances. Here are two case studies to help you understand how useful saving in a Forex account can be.

Case study 1: How Mark optimises his international investment returns

Meet Mark, an experienced investor who has built a diversified portfolio of international properties and stocks over the years. However, he notices that currency fluctuations are eating into his returns, especially when converting his profits back to Rands.

After opening a Discovery Bank Real-Time Forex account, Mark is able to hold his earnings in US Dollars and Euros, allowing him to convert his profits when the exchange rates are most favourable. And by carefully timing his conversions and avoiding unnecessary transaction fees, he significantly boosts his overall returns.

Mark also streamlines his payments into the Discovery Life Guernsey investment account, ensuring his funds are securely transferred without any hitches. With a Forex account, he's gained the flexibility and control he needed to manage his investments effectively, protecting his wealth from currency volatility.

Case study 2: How Dineo saves big on designer sunglasses

Meet Dineo, a Discovery Bank client who loves travelling and shopping for luxury items abroad. Before a planned trip to London the following year, Dineo notices that the Rand has strengthened against the British Pound, so she decides to transfer a portion of her holiday saving funds into a Pound-denominated Forex account.

By locking in the exchange rate now, Dineo might be able to save on her intended purchases of designer sunglasses and accessories in case the Rand weakens before her trip in the future. Not only does she protect her budget from currency fluctuations, she also avoids the foreign transaction fees she would have faced with a regular credit card.

Be like Mark and Dineo: Open your own Forex account today!

• Open a Forex account: If you're an existing Discovery Bank client, simply log in to your Discovery Bank app and open a Forex account in British Pounds, Euros, or US Dollars in seconds. Here's how to open a Discovery Bank Forex Account.
• Transfer funds: Easily transfer money between your Rand account and your Forex account. Watch for favourable exchange rates to maximise the value of your savings when converting currencies. Here's a quick guide on how to convert your money between forex and Rand accounts.
• Monitor exchange rates: Keep a close eye on exchange rate trends using the Discovery Bank app. You can track real-time currency movements, helping you decide the best times to transfer funds and lock in savings.
• Use your Forex card: You can order a physical debit card or add a virtual card linked to your Forex account. These cards automatically select the correct currency for your transactions, ensuring transactions are processed against the correct account. In no time you'll be creating memories with your Discovery Bank Real-Time Forex Account!

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