Guide to Currency Exchange
This article explains Longbridge's currency exchange feature and its operational procedures.
About currency exchange
Currency exchange refers to the exchange of one currency for another within a securities account. To facilitate fund transfers between Hong Kong and US stock markets, Long Bridge (HK) Limited provides currency exchange services.
Currency exchange process
Open Longbridge App > Portfolio > More > Currency Exchange, where you can check the current exchange rate and convert currencies by entering the desired amount.
Key Takeaways:
- Path: Longbridge App > Portfolio > More > Currency Exchange
- Real-time exchange rate: Displays the latest rates at the time of conversion
- Applicable scenarios: Include fund allocation for Hong Kong/US stock investments, and multi-currency account management
Notes
- Exchange rates: The rates displayed on the exchange page are for reference only. The actual converted amount shall prevail.
- Reminder: The currency exchange feature is solely for trade settlement purposes. Please refrain from using it for currency speculation. Requests unrelated to trading will be rejected. Proceed with caution.
- Rounding: Due to system limitations, all currency exchange transactions will be rounded to two decimal places for cash balances.
FAQs
Q1: Which currencies are supported for exchange?
Currency exchange supports USD and HKD.
Q2: Are there any fees for currency exchange?
No service fees are charged for currency exchange.
Q3: How is the exchange rate calculated?
Exchange rates fluctuate in real-time, and the rate applied will be the one in effect at the time of conversion.
Q4: How long does currency exchange take? (The following information is for reference only, and actual processing times may vary.)
- Real-time processing: Orders submitted between 08:00 on trading days and 05:00 the next day are typically completed in real-time (excluding December 25 and January 1).
- Non-real-time processing: Orders submitted during non-trading days will be processed when exchange services reopen on the next trading day. For example, an order placed on Sunday will be completed after 08:00 on Monday.
Note: Longbridge provides advance notices for holiday schedules. Stay updated via official announcements.
This article is for reference only and does not constitute any investment advice.
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