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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)

Great service always

5
Quick and easy to set up always there if I have any needs Reviewed on: 10th March 2023

Amazing

5
Such good customer service, accessible app Reviewed on: 10th March 2023

Horrendous

1
Due to the sudden and unexpected death of my husband I have been dealing with a number of financial institutions, HSBC are by far the worst. Disrespectful, unhelpful and slow at a time when things could not be worse. Reviewed on: 10th March 2023

They used to be a lot better

3
I always used to love how easy it was to use or contact HSBC but now if I ever need to call them I am on hold for ages and any changes or questions I have are always difficult Reviewed on: 10th March 2023

Fair and helpful

5
I’ve struggled quite a bit as have many but they are very helpful and give you solutions without judging to the best of their abilities , I have been with them over 20 years , and I have had excellent service richer or poorer ! Many thanks HSBC I give you my vote Reviewed on: 10th March 2023

Good Bank

4
Each meeting was timely and helpful, going above and beyond to make sure we got the service we asked for. Reviewed on: 10th March 2023

Good solid service

4
The app is really useful and almost everything you need to do is there and easy to carry out Reviewed on: 10th March 2023

International services

2
Their international services require attention and good team management. Reviewed on: 10th March 2023

Always good to me

5
Been a great experience with HSBC. Good customer service and stable products. Would highly recommend Reviewed on: 10th March 2023

Reliable service with great app

4
Really easy to use app, never had any issues having been with HSBC around 20 years! Reviewed on: 10th March 2023

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