I am not at all surprised of the changes to the interest rate for OCBC 360 now. From3.05% during their first introduction to 2.25% (2 years back), this latest change that is going to happen on 1 April 2017 will result in only 1.85% for me. I will explain why it is probably time for me to say goodbye to OCBC.
Let's start with the changes:
Bonus 1) The amount of money that can earn interest has increased
Old Up to $60,000
New Up to $70,000
Bonus 2) Credit at least $2000 salary to the account
Unchanged 1.2% interest
Bonus 3) Pay any 3 bills via giro
Old 0.5% interest
New 0.3% interest and with at least $150 in total value
Bonus 4) Spend at least $500 on OCBC credit cards
Old 0.5% interest
New 0.3% interest
Bonus 5) Insure or invest with OCBC
Old 1% interest
New Up to 1.2% bonus interest paid for 12 months ...
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