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SC Bank Korea offers up to 4% premium on Hi Account in new customer push

Standard Chartered (SC) Bank Korea is offering first-time customers an interest rate premium of up to 4 percent on its Hi Account, as part of a promotional campaign running through the end of the year, the lender said Wednesday. The product is available for sign-up through Dec. 31, while the special rate offer — 3.4 percentage points regardless of balance — will remain in effect through Jan. 31,…

SC Bank Korea offers up to 4% premium on Hi Account in new customer push

Standard Chartered Bank Korea is currently rolling out an enticing new offer for first-time customers of its Hi Account. Newly registered customers can enjoy an interest rate premium of up to 4 percent, extending beyond the standard base rate of 0.1 percent per year. This promotional offer is available until the end of the year, while the special rate of 3.4 percentage points will remain active until January 31, 2027.

Existing customers who have not held any deposit accounts with the bank during the past year also qualify for this enhanced rate. To take advantage of this offer, customers must sign up within 31 days of their initial registration. The promotion further encourages sign-ups by providing additional rate incentives for customers who open the account through a partner channel, agree to marketing communications, or become Priority Banking members.

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