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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 problems

4
the in bank service is acceptable Reviewed on: 20th November 2015

Friendly bank, brilliant staff.

4
I have had a current account with HSBC for over 12 years and I can honestly say I have never had a problem. Every issue I have every had regarding bank charges, even late payments as my employer payed me late was resolved with little fuss. The staff are amazing, would never contemplate moving. Reviewed on: 13th November 2015

HSBC is a world class bank

5
HSBC is a premium bank. It's really secured and they have got many options to customize your bank account. Also it has many branches all over the world. It's like anywhere you go you would definitely get HSBC everywhere. To conclude, it's the most user friendly bank company. Reviewed on: 11th November 2015

Quick Easy Awesome

4
Efficient, quick, easy, convenient changing of account address. There must be at least 1 HSBC branch near your area. Reviewed on: 8th November 2015

Very Good

5
I have a bank account and their customer service is great and online banking is very secure and helpful. Reviewed on: 8th November 2015

excellent

5
Hsbc is a really reliable bank account to join with, has loads to offer and has really helped me out with overdrafts ect.. Would definitely recommend Reviewed on: 7th November 2015

i have had several bank problems with money being taken from my account and hsbc have always been helpful and quick about getting my money into the account and

5
there have been two occurrences where money has gone missing from my account when it shouldn't have done. when I told HSBC they were very quick about paying the money back to me until they had resolved the problem. Reviewed on: 6th November 2015

They should improve their services .

3
Their services are inefficient. The system is complicated. They should improve their services by simplifying their procedure. However, the officers are friendly and helpful. Reviewed on: 5th November 2015

HIGHLY AVERAGE

3
not overly impressed with the service, other banks offer a better service Reviewed on: 3rd November 2015

Haven't had a problem for well over 10 years

4
I've been with them for over 10 years and have never had a problem. They've blocked large online payments before but I'd rather they do that in case my details ever get stolen! Reviewed on: 14th September 2015

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