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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)

NEED MORE HUMANS

3
Be the bank that stands out for having lots of real people in their branches. I'm sick to death of spending 10 minutes paying my cash into a machine because it keeps spitting it back out because of a crease or bend or a bit of writing! More counters with humans please. Reviewed on: 26th November 2018

Good bank

5
My name is baciu alex...from romania..I Work in construction..I live în london Reviewed on: 26th November 2018

Hassle Free Banking

5
Great bank with friendly and helpful staff who have sorted every query I have had with great speed and professionalism Reviewed on: 25th November 2018

Good bank, not enough branches

4
It is very disappointing that they keep closing small branches Reviewed on: 25th November 2018

best simple savings account I could find at the moment

5
Good interest rate on their regular saver account at the moment Reviewed on: 24th November 2018

it just works!

5
the online banking is easy and when i've taken extra products (mortgages, credit card) it's been relatively simple and hassle free Reviewed on: 24th November 2018

Is the best account

3
I’m new in England,but with Monese account it was very simple thank you Reviewed on: 23rd November 2018

Perfect

5
Would never leave them - mobile banking is easy to use, customer service always great! Reviewed on: 23rd November 2018

Great variety & best switch incentive

5
Recently switched to HSBC Advance current account. Loving the switching bonus. Also the range of saving accounts available as well as visible presence in other parts of the world when travelling. Reviewed on: 22nd November 2018

Good enough to make me stay for 20yrs

4
Good customer service, reliable, no issues Reviewed on: 22nd November 2018

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