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HSBC: Bank account reviews

3.75
Based on 1,365 reviews, last reviewed 25th Mar 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

Always great service Banked with them for a long time, never had any issues. Online banking easy to use and fraud team have been helpful Reviewed on: 25th March 2026
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Claire Joyner

Latest lowest rating:

1

Uncomfortable and unreasonably bureaucratic My parents opened an account on my behalf as a child (aged approximately 9), which involved me signing some documents. A decade later, I could not rea... Read more Reviewed on: 24th February 2026
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Tessa Stewart

About this product

The HSBC bank account gives access to a range of other offers, with no monthly account fee.

With an HSBC bank account, you can apply for an HSBC Global Money Account and convert, hold or send money in 50 currencies. In the app you can freeze or unfreeze your card and get instant notifications when money goes in or out of your account.

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HSBC Bank account reviews (1365)

No benefit to banking with them

2
I've been with HSBC for years but am seriously considering switching. So many other banks offer incentives for switching but HSBC offer nothing for staying. Interest rates are poor and it's a nightmare if you want to speak to someone - ring them up and you're put on hold before speaking to someone based on the other side of the world, go into a branch and it's filled with machines with no staff to be seen! Reviewed on: 9th August 2015

great experience with HSBC

5
Always been with HSBC very helpful and give great advice, someone is always willing to help you when you have a problem Reviewed on: 7th May 2015

Does what it says on the tin.

4
I enjoy being with HSBC, they are reliable and secure. However, my main bug bare about them is that its hard to actually get to a counter at a bank. You seem to get interrogated on arrival at the branch and if it is something that can be solved on the phone you are more or less banned from going upstairs to actually speak to a person. Other than that though, I love how seriously they take my security. It's almost too tricky to transfer and access my money online. They have never given me a reason not to trust them and they do exactly what they say. They are a good, reliable, trustworthy bank, they just seem to shy away from face to face customer service. Reviewed on: 29th April 2015

Great Customer Service

4
Friendly call center staff who gets straight to the point, in my case informing me to go to a branch. At the branch the staff are just as helpful and normally ones all ways free! Reviewed on: 29th April 2015

HSBC is amazing, easy to access online or visit as there are plenty of stores.

4
I have a credit card and student account at HSBC. There is plenty of access online, apps and there are plenty of banks around so you can always visit. It is amazing and the staff are incredible, there's always someone available and they're always so friendly and helpful! Reviewed on: 29th April 2015

HSBC are always reliable.

5
I am so grateful for the ease of contacting and dealing with HSBC customer services. They are always willing to help and answer questions. Reviewed on: 28th April 2015

Best Bank Ever!

5
HSBC have easily got to be the best bank. If you go into overdraft they let you know by text and give you 24 hours before starting to charge you. Their help in sticky situations are even better. I would definitely recommend this bank to anyone! I first came across them after looking at several banks and I wouldn't regret choosing these. Reviewed on: 28th April 2015

fantastic! experience was pure quality and staff were amazing

5
i came into the store to change my bank account details and the full experience was handled professionally and customer care was fantastic definitely go there again! Reviewed on: 28th April 2015

Great customer service and competitive rates

4
Using the regular saver i earned 6% interest, the highest rate in the market at the time Reviewed on: 27th April 2015

HSBC is a decent account but not the best

3
HSBC is generally a decent bank to hold a regular account with. I would recommend the regular checking account as it is no worse than others. I think HSBC has an excellent website with the exception of having to use a key fob to log in every time. I do believe this is something they are in the process of changing although I think transactions will be limited without the use of the key for safety reasons. Other than that, the banks actual website is excellent for reviewing recent transactions and viewing your monthly statements. I also find HSBC to be a good bank for transferring money, especially overseas as needed. They will store your information if you chose so one does not have to reenter all the information on a transaction they plan to make more than one time. Bill pay is also good as the money can be immediately paid into receipients account or can be set up to do so at a later date. Reviewed on: 27th April 2015

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