Here’s How to Transfer Forex Using Poket Valas on myBCA
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With Poket Valas, forex transfers can be done quickly, anytime, and anywhere through myBCA. Here’s how to easily activate Poket Valas on myBCA!
Update: 19 February 2025
Forex Savings is a specialized savings service provided by banks to facilitate
the storage and management of funds in foreign currencies. Similar to
traditional savings accounts, forex savings accounts also share the same
functions in storing and facilitating non-cash financial transactions.
Account holders of Tahapan, Tahapan Gold, Tapres, and Tahapan Xpresi accounts
can set their accounts as parent accounts to activate the Poket Valas feature
on myBCA.
Poket Valas is a feature on myBCA that facilitates foreign currency transfers
easily and quickly. Listed below are the benefits of using Poket Valas on
myBCA:
Consolidate various forex currencies at competitive rates within a single account
Easy transfer funds between BCA accounts and other banks in foreign currencies
Enable cash withdrawals and overseas transactions without exchange rate
conversion (1:1) by directly debiting funds from Poket Valas* using a BCA
Debit Mastercard
*Ensure that the balance in Poket Valas is sufficient and international transactions in the Transaction Controls
feature are already active to avoid declined transactions. If the overseas transaction is in a currency that is not
available in Poket Valas, the transaction will be debited from the parent Poket Valas account (IDR).
How to Activate Poket Valas on myBCA App
To use Poket Valas, activate the service by following these steps:
Log in to myBCA
Click Activate Now in the Poket section,
click Next
Click Activate Poket Valas, read the
Poket Valas Product and Service Information Summary, check
the box and click Agree
Choose the source of funds**
Specify the currency and initial deposit amount
Choose the transaction purpose and click Next
Read the Poket Valas Terms and Conditions, check the box
and click Next
Read the Foreign Exchange Purchase Statement andclick
Agree
Confirm the activation details of Poket Valas and click
Next
Enter your PIN and the initial deposit is complete, Poket Valas is now active
**The source of funds used to activate Poket Valas is also known as the parent account
How to Use Poket Valas on myBCA App
There are some Poket Valas features that you can perform on myBCA, such as balance inquiry, adding funds, and forex
transfers between Poket Valas, BCA accounts, or other banks accounts.
Check Poket Valas Balance
Log in to myBCA
Click See More in the Poket section
The balance of Poket Valas will appear
Adding (Top Up) Foreign Currency Fund in Poket Valas
Log in to myBCA
Select the desired currency in the Poket section
Select Add Funds
Select the source of funds
Select the base currency, then fill in the amount
Choose the purpose of the transaction and click Continue
Read the Foreign Exchange Purchase Statement and
click Agree
Confirm the transaction details and click Continue
Enter your PIN and the fund addition is successful
Transfer Between BCA Accounts Using Poket Valas
Log in to myBCA
Select the desired currency in the Poket section
Select Transfer
Select the recipient’s account from the Transfer List
Select the source of funds
Select transaction currency and source of currency, then enter the
amount
Choose the purpose of the transaction and click Continue
Read the Foreign Exchange Purchase Statement, then tap Agree*
Confirm the transaction details and click Continue
Enter your PIN and the transfer is successful
In addition to the Poket feature, fund transfers between foreign currencies using Poket Valas can also
be done through the Transfer feature.
*Customers must agree to the Foreign Exchange Purchase Statement when transferring from Rupiah to a
foreign currency.
Transfer Forex to Other Banks with Forex Pocket as the Source of
Funds
Log in to myBCA
Select Transfer
Select Transfer Forex to Other Banks
Choose the beneficiary account from the beneficiary list or select
Transfer to new beneficiary if the beneficiary account is not registered
Select Forex Pocket Account as the source of funds. Forex Pocket Accounts are marked with
IDR/FOREX in the description below the account number
Choose Transaction Currency and Source of Currency according
to the currency in Forex Pocket, complete the transfer amount and other information, then click
Continue
Ensure the transaction details, then click Continue
Input password
Transfer successful
That’s how you can activate and use the Poket Valas service on myBCA.
With Poket Valas on myBCA, saving, and making forex transactions and transfers
has never been easier. What are you waiting for? Use Poket Valas on myBCA now!
For full information, please check
here.
FAQs
Is there an additional administration fee or monthly administration fee for Poket Valas?
No, there are no additional administration fees or monthly administration fees for activating or using
Poket
Valas.
Is there a transaction fee for Poket Valas with a BCA Debit Mastercard?
Transaction fees for Poket Valas follow the transaction fees of the BCA Debit Mastercard, which can be
found on
thefollowing
page.
Does the balance in each Poket Valas currency earn interest?
No, balances in each Poket Valas currency do not earn interest.
Can Poket Valas be deactivated?
Yes, Poket Valas can be deactivated through myBCA by:
Log in to myBCA
Click See More in the Poket section
Click the icon on the top right corner, then click Deactivate Poket Valas
Follow the next steps
If there is still a balance in Poket Valas when deactivating, all funds will be transferred from Poket
Valas to
the
fund source account.
Does a transaction using Poket Valas require an Underlying Document?
Transactions must include Underlying Documents for a specified amount. For more information on Underlying
Documents,
please checkhere.
How do I check my account statements after activating Poket Valas?
You can view your account statements through the e-Statement feature on myBCA and
KlikBCA.
Additionally, you can also check Poket Valas account statements through the Poket
feature on
myBCA.
Can Local Currency Transactions (LCT) be conducted with Poket Valas?
Yes, Local Currency Transactions can be done with Poket Valas in MYR (Malaysian Ringgit) or THB (Thai
Baht).
Currently, customers can:
Add funds or transfer from a BCA account in IDR to their own Poket Valas in MYR and
THB.
Transfer from Poket Valas in MYR or THB to their own BCA account in IDR.
Transfer in the same foreign currency from Poket Valas in MYR or THB to another bank account
domiciled in
the
respective currency’s country. Example: A THB transfer to an account at another bank
domiciled in
Thailand.
What are the specific requirements for conducting LCT transactions with Poket Valas in MYR or THN
currency?
Transactions from a BCA account in IDR to Poket Valas in MYR or THB totaling USD200,000 or more per
transaction must be accompanied by relevant underlying documents
Transactions from Poket Valas in MYR or THB to a BCA Account in IDR can be made if the transactions
amount
does not exceed the equivalent of USD200,000
Before deactivating Poket Valas, any balance in MYR and/or THB that is equivalent to USD200,000 or
more must
be transferred to your BCA account in IDR
You can find detailed information about LCT on
this page.
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