Dear Customer,
Thank you for your trust and attention to Fubon Bank (China) Co., Ltd. ( “Fubon Bank (China)” or “we” ). We will collaborate with United Overseas Bank (China) Limited (”UOB China”) to complete this Transfer and ensure the continued provision of high-quality financial products and services to you. In order to accomplish a smooth transition, we would like to highlight the following for your attention:
Your Fubon Bank (China)’s Personal Accounts
If you consent to the Transfer as communicated to you in UOB China's customer notification, we will open a Fubon Bank (China) personal account(s) for you to hold the UOB China’s products. For specific terms and conditions, please refer to Appendix I. We may need your cooperation to complete identity verification before you can use our account services in order to ensure account security, the detailed plan of which will be communicated to you in due course. Please note that we will not seek your separate application for opening your personal accounts.
Your Personal Information
We take confidentiality and security of personal information very seriously. We will use your personal information in accordance with Fubon Bank (China)'s Personal Information and Privacy Protection Policy.
About Us
Fubon Bank (China) is the first Taiwan-funded bank in Chinese mainland to operate with full banking licenses, with a strong focus on developing retail banking services centered around our customers and their specific needs. Currently, we have 24 branches across 13 cities in Chinese mainland and Hangzhou branch has obtained the regulatory approval for the preparation. For more detailed information, please visit our official website at www.fubonchina.com, or follow our official WeChat account “富邦华一银行”.
Our Products & Services
【Wealth Management】We offer a wide range of wealth management products tailored to various financial needs. In addition to domestic and foreign currency deposit products, and insurance, we also provide various investment products with different maturities and types, including structured deposits, overseas investment products, and financial products and trusts for distribution.
【Loans & Credit cards】Fubon Bank (China) offers a diverse suite of personal loan products, including mortgage loans, credit cards, personal consumption loans, and personal business loans, all designed to meet your comprehensive financial requirements. By applying for our Caishen UnionPay credit card, you may have the opportunity to receive up to 359 RMB as new customer rewards. Additionally, you may enjoy monthly spending discounts, cashback, and special gifts when meeting certain spending thresholds. For further details, please follow the official WeChat account "富邦华一信用卡".
Others
We are exploring more potential measures to make the Transfer as seamless as possible. We will then be in touch to communicate our plans for, among other things, opening a Fubon Bank (China) account and issuing a debit card to you.
Kindly be reminded to ensure the accuracy of your personal information at UOB China (in particular your personal identity information and contact information, including the validity period of your ID, correspondence address and contact number) so that we can send you important notifications in time.
Thanks for your support and understandings, we are looking forward to providing you with comprehensive financial services and solutions!
Best Regards,
Fubon Bank (China) Co., Ltd.
24 Mar 2025
Appendix 1:Major Terms and Conditions applicable to your Fubon Bank (China) personal accounts and e-banking platform
Major Terms and Conditions applicable to your Fubon Bank (China) personal accounts
Appendix 2: Comparison of key differences in operation of UOB China Products between Fubon Bank (China) and UOB China
Deposit Products
Types | Items | UOB China | Fubon Bank (China) |
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Demand deposits | Interest rate | UOB China individual demand deposit interest rate | Fubon Bank (China) individual demand deposit interest rate |
Demand deposits | Interest settlement for foreign currency demand deposit | Interest after deducting tax is settled every half year, on the last working day of June and December 31, respectively. | Interest after deducting tax is settled annually. June 21 of each year is the interest settlement date. |
Demand deposits | Currencies | Includes RMB, and other 10 foreign currencies (US dollar, Australian dollar, Canadian dollar, Euro, British pound, Hong Kong dollar, Swiss Franc, Japanese yen, New Zealand dollar, and Singapore dollar) | Includes RMB, and other 10 foreign currencies (US dollar, Australian dollar, Canadian dollar, Euro, British pound, Hong Kong dollar, Swiss Franc, Japanese yen, New Zealand dollar, and Singapore dollar) |
Time deposits | Number of days for calculation of annual interest rate |
RMB, US dollar, Swiss Franc, Japanese yen, Australian dollar, Canadian dollar, New Zealand dollar, Euro: 360 days; Singapore dollar, British pound, Hong Kong dollar: 365 days; |
RMB, US dollar, Swiss Franc, Japanese yen, Canadian dollar, Euro: 360 days; Singapore dollar, Australian dollar, New Zealand dollar, British pound, Hong Kong dollar: 365 days; |
Time deposits | Currencies | Includes RMB, and other 10 foreign currencies (US dollar, Australian dollar, Canadian dollar, Euro, British pound, Hong Kong dollar, Swiss Franc, Japanese yen, New Zealand dollar, and Singapore dollar) | Includes RMB, and other 10 foreign currencies (US dollar, Australian dollar, Canadian dollar, Euro, British pound, Hong Kong dollar, Swiss Franc, Japanese yen, New Zealand dollar, and Singapore dollar) |
Large-denomination certificates of deposit | Subscription date, interest payment date and maturity date | Interest begins to accrue from the day of successful purchase. The maturity date is determined by adding the product term to the interest commencement date in the same year, aligning the year, month, and day. If the maturity date falls on a holiday, it will be postponed to the next working day. |
Interest begins to accrue from the day of successful purchase. The maturity date is determined by adding the product term to the interest commencement date in the same year, aligning the year, month, and day. If the corresponding date does not exist in the maturity year, the maturity date will be the last day of the corresponding month in the maturity year. |
Types | Demand deposits |
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Items | Interest rate |
UOB China |
UOB China individual demand deposit interest rate |
Fubon Bank (China) | Fubon Bank (China) individual demand deposit interest rate |
Types | Demand deposits |
Items | Interest settlement for foreign currency demand deposit |
UOB China | Interest after deducting tax is settled every half year, on the last working day of June and December 31, respectively. |
Fubon Bank (China) | Interest after deducting tax is settled annually. June 21 of each year is the interest settlement date. |
Types | Demand deposits |
Items | Currencies |
UOB China | Includes RMB, and other 10 foreign currencies (US dollar, Australian dollar, Canadian dollar, Euro, British pound, Hong Kong dollar, Swiss Franc, Japanese yen, New Zealand dollar, and Singapore dollar) |
Fubon Bank (China) | Includes RMB, and other 10 foreign currencies (US dollar, Australian dollar, Canadian dollar, Euro, British pound, Hong Kong dollar, Swiss Franc, Japanese yen, New Zealand dollar, and Singapore dollar) |
Types | Time deposits |
Items | Number of days for calculation of annual interest rate |
UOB China |
RMB, US dollar, Swiss Franc,
Japanese yen, Australian dollar, Canadian dollar, New
Zealand dollar, Euro: 360 days; Singapore dollar, British pound, Hong Kong dollar: 365 days; |
Fubon Bank (China) |
RMB, US dollar, Swiss Franc,
Japanese yen, Canadian dollar, Euro: 360 days; Singapore dollar, Australian dollar, New Zealand dollar, British pound, Hong Kong dollar: 365 days; |
Types | Time deposits |
Items | Currencies |
UOB China |
Includes RMB, and other 10 foreign currencies (US dollar, Australian dollar, Canadian dollar, Euro, British pound, Hong Kong dollar, Swiss Franc, Japanese yen, New Zealand dollar, and Singapore dollar) |
Fubon Bank (China) |
Includes RMB, and other 10 foreign currencies (US dollar, Australian dollar, Canadian dollar, Euro, British pound, Hong Kong dollar, Swiss Franc, Japanese yen, New Zealand dollar, and Singapore dollar) |
Types | Large-denomination certificates of deposit |
Items | Subscription date, interest payment date and maturity date |
UOB China | Interest begins to accrue from the day of successful purchase. The maturity date is determined by adding the product term to the interest commencement date in the same year, aligning the year, month, and day. If the maturity date falls on a holiday, it will be postponed to the next working day. |
Fubon Bank (China) | Interest begins to accrue from the day of successful purchase. The maturity date is determined by adding the product term to the interest commencement date in the same year, aligning the year, month, and day. If the corresponding date does not exist in the maturity year, the maturity date will be the last day of the corresponding month in the maturity year. |
Loan Products
Types | Items | UOB China | Fubon Bank (China) |
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Mortgage Loans | Currencies | RMB, US dollar, Hong Kong dollar and Singapore dollar | RMB, US dollar, Hong Kong dollar, Singapore dollar and Japanese yen |
Mortgage Loans | Repayment methods | Equal principal and interest, Equal principle. Changes to the repayment method during the loan tenure are not accepted | Changes to the repayment method during the loan tenure are not accepted |
Mortgage Loans | Interest calculation methods | RMB and foreign currencies are both subject to monthly interest calculation | RMB and foreign currencies are both subject to monthly interest calculation |
Mortgage Loans | Repayment date |
Fixed repayment date. If this date falls on a weekend or a national holiday, it will result in a postponement or advancement. Changes to the repayment date during the loan tenure are not accepted. |
For transferred customers, the terms shall be subject to the contracts signed between you and UOB China. And there will be no postponement or advancement in the event of holidays and weekends. |
Types | Mortgage Loans |
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Items | Currencies |
UOB China |
RMB, US dollar, Hong Kong dollar and Singapore dollar |
Fubon Bank (China) | RMB, US dollar, Hong Kong dollar, Singapore dollar and Japanese yen |
Types | Mortgage Loans |
Items | Repayment methods |
UOB China | Equal principal and interest, Equal principle. Changes to the repayment method during the loan tenure are not accepted |
Fubon Bank (China) | Equal principal and interest, Equal principle. Changes to the repayment method during the loan tenure are not accepted |
Types | Mortgage Loans |
Items | Interest calculation methods |
UOB China | RMB and foreign currencies are both subject to monthly interest calculation |
Fubon Bank (China) | RMB and foreign currencies are both subject to monthly interest calculation |
Types | Mortgage Loans |
Items | Repayment date |
UOB China | Fixed repayment date. If this date falls on a weekend or a national holiday, it will result in a postponement or advancement. Changes to the repayment date during the loan tenure are not accepted. |
Fubon Bank (China) | For transferred customers, the terms shall be subject to the contracts signed between you and UOB China. And there will be no postponement or advancement in the event of holidays and weekends. |
Investment Products
Types | Items | UOB China | Fubon Bank (China) |
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QDII-Offshore funds | Application Channel for Subscription/Redemption/Switching | Branch/Telephone Banking/Online Banking | Branch/Mobile Banking app |
QDII-Offshore funds | Time for Subscription/Redemption/Switching application |
Branch/Telephone Banking: Opening Hours
Online Banking: 24 Hours |
Branch: Opening Hours
Mobile Banking app: 24 Hours |
QDII-Offshore funds | Fee standards for Subscription/Redemption/Switching |
Switching Fees are temporarily waived
Redemption Fee: 1% |
Switching Fees are temporarily waived
Redemption Fee: 1% |
QDII-Structured Note | Application Channel for Subscription/Redemption |
Branch/Telephone Banking |
Branch/Mobile Banking app |
Types | QDII-Offshore funds |
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Items | Application Channel for Subscription/Redemption/Switching |
UOB China |
Branch/Telephone Banking/Online Banking |
Fubon Bank (China) | Branch/Mobile Banking app |
Types | QDII-Offshore funds |
Items | Time for Subscription/Redemption/Switching application |
UOB China |
Branch/Telephone Banking: Opening Hours
Online Banking: 24 Hours |
Fubon Bank (China) |
Branch: Opening Hours
Mobile Banking app: 24 Hours |
Types | QDII-Offshore funds |
Items | Fee standards for Subscription/Redemption/Switching |
UOB China |
Switching Fees are temporarily waived
Redemption Fee: 1% |
Fubon Bank (China) |
Switching Fees are temporarily waived
Redemption Fee: 1% |
Types | QDII-Structured Note |
Items | Application Channel for Subscription/Redemption |
UOB China |
Branch/Telephone Banking |
Fubon Bank (China) |
Branch/Mobile Banking app |
Appendix 3: FAQ
Q1:Please introduce Fubon Bank (China).
A1: Fubon Bank (China) is the first fully licensed Taiwanese bank in Chinese mainland. We are committed to providing customers with comprehensive financial services and solutions. Till now, Fubon Bank (China) has 24 branches in 13 cities across China, and has been approved to set up a new branch in Hangzhou. We adhere to the service concept of “Customer First” and regard the safety of our customers' assets as our top priority. Each customer's deposits, as well as the various wealth products we provide, are under the strict and direct supervision of local financial regulators and a series of financial protection policies, such as the Deposit Insurance Regulations. Please rest assured that choosing our services guarantees you a commitment to excellence.
Q2:What is the scope of the Transfer?
A2: We will take over part of UOB China’s retail banking portfolio, including accounts, deposits, loans and relevant wealth management products held by individual customers. For more details, you can pay attention to UOB China’s official notifications.
Q3:I have mortgage loans in UOB China, What should I do?
A3: If your account is used for repaying a mortgage loan held at UOB China, it is recommended to consent to the transfer to Fubon Bank (China) to continue using the same account for repayments. Otherwise, you may need to open a new repayment account.
Q4:I have mortgage loans in UOB China, will the interest rate, amount, repayment date and repayment method change after the Transfer?
A4:The interest rate, amount, repayment date and repayment method of your mortgage loans will not change after the Transfer and will continue to be executed in accordance with the original contracts signed between you and UOB China.
Q5:I am not banking with Fubon Bank (China) currently. Do I need to visit a branch of Fubon Bank (China) for account opening?
A5: If you do not hold a personal account with Fubon Bank (China), we will open a personal account(s) for you to hold your relevant product(s) held at or subscribed through UOB China. Please make sure to check our subsequent notifications.
Q6: I already have a personal account(s) with Fubon Bank (China), will my account(s) at the two banks be merged? Any other information I shall pay attention to?
A6: If you already have a personal account(s) with Fubon Bank (China), your account(s) at the two banks will be merged. And your UOB China current account balance and all in-scope wealth management products will be transferred to your corresponding Fubon Bank (China) account. Please make sure to check our subsequent notifications. You may refer to official notifications from UOB China for the detailed scope of the Transfer.
Q7:Will my UOB China debit card remain valid for future use after the Transfer?
A7:At this stage, there will be no immediate impact on the use of your UOB China debit card. Please pay attention to subsequent notifications from UOB China. If you currently don’t hold a personal account with Fubon Bank (China), we will subsequently issue you a Fubon Bank (China) debit card. Accordingly, your UOB China debit card will no longer be valid after the Transfer. Please stay tuned for our further notifications regarding the arrangement of issuing you a new debit card.
Q8: Will my WeChat Pay linked to my UOB China debit card be affected?
A8:At this stage, there will be no immediate impact on the use of your WeChat Pay linked to your UOB China debit card. Please pay attention to subsequent notifications from UOB China. If you currently don’t hold a personal account with Fubon Bank (China), we will subsequently issue you a Fubon Bank (China) debit card. After the Transfer, you need to re-link our debit card to WeChat Pay, Alipay, UnionPay, Douyin Pay, JD Pay, and Meituan Pay for future use.
Q9: How should I call Fubon Bank (China)’s 24-hour customer service hotline?
A9:
(1) Domestic Callers: Dial: 021-962811;
(2) International Callers (including Hong Kong, Macau & Taiwan): Dial: +86-21-962811;
Q10:In which cities does Fubon Bank (China) currently has branches?
A10:Currently, we have 24 branches across 13 cities in Chinese mainland, including Shanghai, Beijing, Tianjin, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Suzhou, Ningbo, Nanjing, Jinan, Xi’an, Wuhan, Chengdu, Chongqing, and Hangzhou branch has obtained the regulatory approval for the preparation.
Q11: At which branches of Fubon Bank (China) are cash services available?
A11:Fubon Bank (China) currently provides cash services at four branches: Shanghai Century Avenue Sub-branch, Shanghai Hongqiao Sub-branch, Shanghai Xuhui Sub-branch and Chengdu branch.
Q12: I have noticed that there will be some differences in Fubon Bank (China) 's and UOB China's operation of the same or similar deposit products, please elaborate a bit more on the changes.
A12: The deposits in Fubon Bank (China) are covered under the protection of the Deposit Insurance Fund. We have summarized below by product types the potential changes to your deposit products. For the avoidance of doubts, these changes will not take effect until the relevant products have been taken over by Fubon Bank (China).
(1) Demand Deposit: Your demand deposit will be entitled to the corresponding Fubon Bank (China) personal demand deposit interest rate once transferred to Fubon Bank (China).
(2) Time Deposit/ Large-Denomination Certificate of Deposit: After the Transfer, we will continue to execute the interest rate and maturity interest payment method agreed upon between you and UOB China. This means that the interest rate for the unexpired portion of time deposits and large-denomination certificates of deposit will remain unchanged, and you do not need to redeem them in advance.
Q13: Will the interest rate of my renewable time deposit held with UOB China be affected?
A13: For your existing time deposit that has not yet matured, the interest rate will remain consistent with the rate upon when deposited with UOB China. However, the automatic renewal feature of this deposit will discontinued. After the Transfer, if you wish to open a new renewable time deposit, you may do so via Fubon Bank (China) Mobile Banking app or visiting one of our branches. You may select your preferred deposit term and currency from the options we provide.
Q14:I hold a joint account at UOB China, will Fubon Bank (China) take over my joint account?
A14:Fubon Bank (China) currently only offers dual-party joint accounts between immediate family members where all account holders are aged 18 or above. Therefore, for any joint accounts transferred from UOB China, please note the following:
(1) Under Fubon Bank (China)’s current joint account policy, online banking and other digital services will not be available for transferred joint accounts.
(2) For joint accounts between immediate family members with all holders aged 18+, after transfer, all account holders must visit a Fubon Bank (China) branch in person with valid IDs to jointly sign relevant documents before any account operations can proceed under our rules.
(3) For non-family joint accounts, accounts with more than two holders, or any other non-compliant joint accounts, since we currently do not support such services, all original account holders must jointly visit a Fubon Bank (China) branch to close the account and transfer out the funds. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
Q15:I hold an authorized account at UOB China, will Fubon Bank (China) take over my authorized account?
A15:Fubon Bank (China) does not offer authorized accounts but provides account agency services. For your UOB China authorized account, please note the following after transfer:
(1) After the primary account holder completes online or in-branch identity
verification and account activation:
- Non-cash services under the original authorization can be processed by
the authorizer via online channels.
- Cash withdrawals by an agent require the agent to visit a branch with
both the authorizer’s and agent’s valid IDs.
(2) Authorized user information will not be retained or linked. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Q16:Can I redeem my QDII products transferred from UOB China to Fubon Bank (China) or subscribe new products as usual?
A16: For the QDII-offshore funds transferred from UOB China, you may proceed with redemption after the Transfer. Fubon Bank (China) will also include these transferred products in our product offerings. For products listed in our product catalog at that time, you may initiate new subscriptions if you meet the eligibility requirements.
For the QDII-structured notes transferred from UOB China, Fubon Bank (China) will continue to provide services based on the original contract terms after the Transfer, including redemption, coupon payments, and maturity settlement. Subject to market conditions, Fubon Bank (China) may subsequently issue new QDII-structured notes. If you meet the eligibility requirements set by Fubon Bank (China) at that time, you may subscribe these new products. Please refer to the product announcements and terms on Fubon Bank (China)'s official website for details.
Q17: I am currently overseas, how can I inquire about and trade QDII products after the Transfer?
A17: For inquiries regarding your QDII products after the Transfer, you may check through Fubon Bank (China) Mobile Banking app, consult your relationship manager, or call our 24-hour customer service hotline;
For additional subscriptions, redemptions, or switching related to your QDII- offshore funds after the Transfer, you may use Fubon Bank (China) Mobile Banking app or visit one of our branches;
For redemptions of your QDII-structured notes (if they are in the redeemable phase) after the Transfer, you may access services via Fubon Bank (China) Mobile Banking app or visit one of our branches.
Q18: Can I enjoy the same fee standards for QDII products at Fubon Bank (China) as at UOB China?
A18:With respect to QDII product tariff, if you want to redeem the QDII products transferred from UOB China, the fee rates are similar. However, the fee rates of new subscription, switching and additional subscriptions after the Transfer should be subject to Fubon Bank (China)'s fee arrangement. Please refer to the specific product offering documents for detailed terms.
Q19: After the Transfer, do I need to retake the wealth management risk assessment?
A19: If your UOB China’s risk assessment currently shows a valid Type 1-5 rating (without triggering special exceptions), and has not expired, you may subscribe Fubon Bank (China) wealth products directly after the Transfer without reassessment. Special exceptions include explicit declaration of no investment experience, or clear risk aversion indicating unwillingness to accept principal loss.
Reassessment is required if your UOB China risk assessment has expired, or shows Type 0 rating, or is Type 1-5 but triggers special exceptions. You may update your assessment via Fubon Bank (China) Mobile Banking app, or visiting one of our branches after the Transfer.
Q20:I previously subscribed insurance products distributed by UOB China that remain active. Can I use my Fubon Bank (China) debit card for future premium payments?
A20:After the Transfer, upon completing required procedures with both Fubon Bank (China) and the insurer, we will support continued premium auto-debit services. Required procedures are listed as follows:
(1) Activate your Fubon Bank (China) debit card according to our activation process and enable mobile banking;
(2) Update your policy's premium deduction account through insurer-approved channels (contact your relationship manager for assistance if needed);
(3) Via Fubon Bank (China) Mobile Banking app, navigate to [Wealth] → [Insurance] → [My Policies], select the policy for continued coverage, and complete the [Auto-Debit Authorization] as prompted. Please noted that separate authorizations are required for each policy.