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The interest rates published below are applicable to accounts maintained with the Guernsey Office and Jersey Branch of Royal Bank of Canada (Channel Islands) Limited. For rates applicable to accounts maintained with other Global Private Banking offices, please contact the relevant office direct.

Executive Plus

  • The minimum balance requirement is GBP 50,000 / USD & CAD 100,000 / EUR 100,000 (or rounded currency equivalent).
  • Interest rates are reviewed on the 5th of each month.
  • Interest is calculated daily and is paid on the 5th of every month or the previous business day.
  • Funds may be withdrawn without notice.
  • Funds will not attract interest for the period during which the balance on an account falls below the minimum quoted.
Interest Rates as at
07/04/08  
20,000-
49,999 
50,000-
99,999 
100,000-
249,999 
250,000+
GBP 3.180 % 3.555 % 3.805 % 4.555 %

Interest Rates as at
07/04/08  
30,000-
99,999 
100,000-
199,999 
200,000-
499,999 
500,000+
USD 0.430 % 1.305 % 1.555 % 1.930 %
EUR 2.000 % 2.450 % 2.500 % 3.250 %

Interest Rates as at
07/04/08  
40,000-
99,999 
100,000-
199,999 
200,000-
499,999 
500,000+
CAD 1.180 % 1.680 % 1.930 % 2.680 %

Fixed Term Deposits

Interest Rates as at
21/04/08  
GBP USD CAD EUR
1 Month 4.100 % 1.625 % 2.150 % 3.100 %
2 Months 4.200 % 1.625 % 2.200 % 3.200 %
3 Months 4.250 % 1.625 % 2.250 % 3.300 %
6 Months 4.400 % 1.625 % 2.300 % 3.500 %
9 Months 4.450 % 1.625 % 2.350 % 3.500 %
12 Months 4.500 % 1.625 % 2.400 % 3.500 %

Rates quoted above are for amounts from GBP 50,000 to GBP 99,999, USD/EUR 75,000 to USD/EUR 149,999 and CAD 100,000 to CAD 199,999. For amounts, currencies, or terms not listed, please contact your Royal Bank of Canada Global Private Banking office.

  • The minimum balance requirement is GBP 50,000 / USD & CAD 100,000 / EUR 100,000 (or rounded currency equivalent).
  • Rates are dependent upon money market conditions and may fluctuate from day to day.
  • Interest is calculated daily and is paid gross at maturity.
  • Funds may only be withdrawn on the maturity of the deposit and funds added on the reinvestment date.
  • Instructions on existing deposits must be given by 12:00 noon on the day of maturity for Sterling deposits and for all other currencies two working days before the maturity date.
  • If no instructions are received, the capital sum plus interest will be automatically reinvested, for the same term as the preceding deposit, at the rate applicable on the reinvestment date for Sterling deposits and the rate applicable two working days before (dealing spot) for all other currencies.

Expatriate Choice

  • The minimum balance requirement is GBP 50,000 / USD & CAD 100,000 / EUR 100,000 (or rounded currency equivalent).
  • Interest rates are reviewed on a quarterly basis and are linked to our 3-month interest rates.
  • All interest will be paid on the day the account is closed at the end of the 5 year duration, or when you choose to close the account by giving 90-days notice before that date.
  • A minimum of £5,000 may be withdrawn providing 90-days notice is provided and the account does not drop below the minimum balance of GBP 50,000 / USD & CAD 100,000 / EUR 100,000 (or rounded currency equivalent).
  • The account can only remain open if the minimum balance is retained.

50,000-99,999 100,000-249,999 250,000-499,999 500,000-999,999 1,000,000-4,999,999 5,000,000+
GBP 4.560 % 4.685 % 4.935 % 5.060 % 5.310 % 5.435 %


75,000-149,999 150,000-374,999 375,000-749,999 750,000-1,499,999 1,500,000-7,499,999 7,500,000+
USD 1.750 % 1.875 % 2.125 % 2.250 % 2.500 % 2.625 %
EUR 3.250 % 3.375 % 3.625 % 3.750 % 4.000 % 4.125 %


100,000-199,999 200,000-499,999 500,000-999,999 1,000,000-1,999,999 2,000,000-9,999,999 10,000,000+
CAD 2.500 % 2.625 % 2.875 % 3.000 % 3.250 % 3.375 %
Conditions Common to Executive Plus (EP), Fixed Term Deposits (FTD) and Expatriate Choice (EC)
  • Interest rates may vary unless otherwise stated and are correct as at the above date.
  • All deposit interest is paid gross.
  • Interest will be paid on the dates detailed above, or on closure of the account, if closure occurs before this date or if it is an EC.
  • Interest is paid from the date of receipt of cleared funds and there is no minimum period of deposit before interest is paid.
  • Interest on overdrafts is payable on the last working day of the month. Overdrafts are only available with the prior written approval of the Bank and items may be returned unpaid to maintain an account in credit.
  • FTD, EP and EC Accounts are available in a range of currencies including Australian Dollars; Japanese Yen; New Zealand Dollars; South African Rand and Swiss Francs. For the latest interest rates in these currencies, please contact your Private Banker.

Readers should note that although all interest is paid gross, you may well be liable to tax on this income in the jurisdiciton in which you pay tax. In these circumstances, you are obliged to declare such income to the relevant tax authority. Residents of the European Union should note that EU Savings Directive Retention Tax will be deducted from your account on the same date as any interest is applied to the account, unless you have notified the Bank in writing that you are not liable to tax in the EU on such income, or you have provided the Bank with written consent to disclose information regarding interest paid to you by the Bank, or you have provided the Bank with a tax certificate issued from the competent authority in your EU Member State or residence for tax purposes.

Royal Bank of Canada (Channel Islands) Limited (the "Bank") is incorporated in Guernsey and is regulated by the Guernsey Financial Services Commission in Guernsey and by the Jersey Financial Services Commission in Jersey to carry on banking and investment business in Guernsey and Jersey.

As at 31 October 2006, the Bank’s paid up capital and reserves were £269,582,000 and deposits are accepted in all major currencies. Deposits made with the offices of the Bank in Guernsey and Jersey are not covered by the UK Financial Services Compensation Scheme. Copies of the latest audited accounts are available upon request from either the registered office: PO Box 48, Canada Court, St Peter Port, Guernsey, GY1 3BQ or the Jersey Branch: PO Box 194, 19/21 Broad St, St. Helier, Jersey JE4 8RR.
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