FX Limit Order

Convert currencies automatically and easily at preset target rates

With FX Limit Order, you can preset a target exchange rate and trading amount. The currencies will be automatically converted once the target exchange rate is reached. All these handy functions enable you to keep up with the trend and invest easily.

Highlights of FX Limit Order

  • Preset target exchange rate, trading amount and expiry date, the currencies will be automatically converted once the target rate is reached.
  • Receive SMS notification after the instruction is successfully set, and get informed with the latest transaction status.
  • A choice of up to 11 major currencies: HKD, RMB, USD, SGD, EUR, AUD, NZD, GBP, CAD, CHF and JPY.
  • Set up, view or cancel instructions through our Online Banking and Mobile Banking, and enjoy the benefit of one-stop management.

Step 1

Log on to Online Banking and select “Investment”. Then select “FX Limit Order” under “Foreign Exchange”.

Step 2

Select your designated currencies, Credit account and Debit account. Input a Target Exchane Rate, Credit Amount and select an Expiry Date then click "Next".

Step 3

Please review the insturction details and agree with the terms and conditions, then click "Confirm" to submit.

Step 4

The instruction has been successfully set up. You can check the latest transaction status at any time in the "Transaction and Order History" under "Foreign Exchange" menu.


For more information about FX Limit Order, please click here for the FAQ.

Note:
The maximum amount per transaction via Online Banking, Mobile banking and Phone Banking involving foreign exchange is HK$5,999,999.99 or equivalent, and the service hour of FX Limit Order placement is 9:00 a.m. on Monday to 05:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for December 25 and January 1, the closing time is 5:00 a.m., and will be opened again at 9:00 a.m. on December 26 and January 2 (except Sundays and Public Holidays on Saturdays).

Risk Disclosure
Currency exchange rates are affected by a wide range of factors, including national and international financial and economic conditions and political and natural events. The effect of normal market force may at times be countered by intervention by central banks and other bodies. At times, exchange rates, and price linked to such rates, may rise or fall rapidly.