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HSBC: Bank account reviews

3.91
Based on 1,386 reviews, last reviewed 16th Jun 2026
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Latest highest rating:

4

Bank accounts are transparent and straightforward Bank accounts are transparent and straightforward Reviewed on: 12th June 2026
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Latest lowest rating:

1

HSBC UK:inaccessible and non inclusive banking Thanks to smartmoneypeople email prompt to write a review about a financial product.i have chosen to write about my permanent long term HSBC UK bank a... Read more Reviewed on: 16th June 2026
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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.

HSBC bank account reviews help you find out what it’s really like to be a customer. If you’ve used HSBC before, you can also leave a review and share your experience.

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HSBC Bank account reviews (1386)

Generally ok

3
Feel like they could be more supportive considering how long I have been with them when times have been tough they haven’t really helped me. Generally ok but do like their internet banking and their new balance feature. Reviewed on: 20th November 2019

Worst bank

1
Customer service always tells you the wrong things, illogical way of doing things Reviewed on: 13th November 2019

Long time customers get no help

1
U been with them 25 years won’t give you an overdraft but can see you in hardship but charge £80 a month you explain single mum and need but help no help off them rather give new customers all there benefit Reviewed on: 13th November 2019

Smooth sailing

5
Fantastic customer service. Easy to operate. Reviewed on: 5th November 2019

Best bank ever

5
Friendly and helpful staff. Love this bank as it cares about its customers Reviewed on: 5th November 2019

Effective, efficient, friendly service and great security

5
I have been using an HSBC account since I first got my own card, and I have never had any problems with the service or with feeling that my money is secure. Reviewed on: 7th August 2019

WOW EXCELLENT SERVICE

5
Recommend the HSBC premier account great service always available on the phone 24/7 and I cannot fault anything! Reviewed on: 10th July 2019

Great account perks

5
Had an HSBC account which came with travel insurance. Paid out quickly when I couldn't travel due to a Zika scare in the country I was travelling to whilst pregnant. Reviewed on: 5th July 2019

Perfect

5
A brilliant account that works well for me! Reviewed on: 9th June 2019

Good bank

4
Good online banking. No issues with this bank. Very good customer service. Good bonus for switching to them and this happened very smoothly Reviewed on: 9th June 2019

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