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3.75

Based on 1,365 reviews, last reviewed 25th Mar 2026

3400% increase in 5 star reviews

in the past 90 days

No new 1 star reviews

in the past 90 days

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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

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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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)

Worst bank

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

Long time customers get no help

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

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

Best bank ever

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

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

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

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

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

Good bank

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

Fantastic Customer Service

Brilliant bank, amazing staff. Have complete confidence in them Reviewed on: 7th June 2019

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