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Bangkok Bank partnered with Huah Seng Heng to link digital investment with real‑world gold shops via its Bangkok Bank Mobile Banking platform, elevating the Gold Ecosystem for convenience and security. Bangkok Bank Deputy Managing Director Chanachai Fuengfoo and Huah Seng Heng Group CEO Thanarat Pasawong jointly unveiled the service “Buy‑Sell and Invest in Gold Using Foreign Currency Deposit (FCD) Accounts in USD via Bangkok Bank Mobile Banking.” The initiative aims to boost digital investment and give Bangkok Bank customers a new, convenient, and confident way to invest in gold through direct trading with leading gold shops on the mobile banking app. Users can monitor real‑time global gold prices to make effective investment decisions. The service is designed for flexible portfolio management and liquidity, allowing trades to start from 0.05 ounce of gold with no trading fees until June 30, 2027, and no minimum deposit requirement for customers who open an FCD e‑Savings account through the app. It meets the needs of modern investors seeking an easy, secure investment channel under the bank’s service standards and security systems. Bangkok Bank customers can access gold investment anywhere, anytime by selecting the “Buy‑Sell Gold/Gold Trading” menu in the app, choosing a participating gold shop, and having the system connect to that shop’s platform. They can trade 99.99% pure gold by linking their USD FCD account to an automatic debit (Direct Debit) for seamless transactions, with the option to collect the gold at the shop branch or have it delivered by mail.

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