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Based on 1,378 reviews, last reviewed 25th Apr 2026
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Overview of HSBC Bank Account HSBC supports customers with financial guidance and help when needed, such as offering tools to manage money, budgeting support, and assistance for th... Read more Reviewed on: 25th April 2026
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Latest lowest rating:

1

No reward for loyalty Had an hsbc bank account for 37 years. Have a large amount of money in most of the time. I have never received a perk or any kind of incentive to stay... Read more Reviewed on: 16th April 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.

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HSBC Bank account reviews (1378)

Sounds good but

2
Very good customer relations until you open the account then poor customer help lines and most wait weeks for a branch appointment. Reviewed on: 4th April 2017

HSBC v Bitcoin

1
HSBC seem to reflect the dismal way that banks have conned us for years. Charging £12.50 per month to deal with standing orders, charging for business accounts. So many ways to con over the years'. When probate is over I will leave this ghastly crew and begin a new life with Bitcoin and Spanish property. Good riddance. Reviewed on: 31st March 2017

A Bank for everyone

5
Very efficient and helpful in branch Reviewed on: 15th March 2017

Standard Bank Account, Poor Service

4
Been into branch and asked twice already to be moved onto a better account which I can actually get savings on to no avail. Also tried to order bank statements when moving house for mortgage which also never turned up after being told they couldn't print in branch. #MaxYourMoney Reviewed on: 2nd March 2017

Service is awful, now leaving after 6 years

2
HSBC has been my bank for 6 years and it used to be great. However, I'm just fed up that over the last few years the wait time to speak to customer service on the phone is an average of 20 minutes, and they send you from department to department. The online Live Chat functionality WAS great, until they started taking away the option to use it for important stuff like disputing fraudulent transactions. Customer service closing at 6pm Mon-Fri isn't good enough when I work full-time. Local branches have all closed so it's almost impossible to see an actual employee. I'm now leaving for Metro Bank, who I only hear and read good things about their service: Fast processes, branches open 7 days a week, 24/ hour UK based customer service, new cards printed on-site. This is the future. Goodbye HSBC. Reviewed on: 22nd February 2017

Excellent service

5
Switching accounts has been made hassle free because of the HSBC telephone help centres and in-store employees. Reviewed on: 12th February 2017

dependable, accurate and helpful

5
Using their in store and online banking service I've found that help is never too far away and always at hand. Reviewed on: 12th February 2017

Never had any problems.

3
Banked with HSBC for over 10 years. Never had any problems but also never felt that the customer service was amazing. Reviewed on: 12th February 2017

HSBC For Life

5
I have been banking with HSBC now for over 25 years and I love the way the service has moved along with the times Reviewed on: 12th February 2017

Solid banking for over 25 years

5
I walked into 'Midland Bank' in the mid 80's as a teenager and signed up to a current account. I have banked with them, and subesquently HSBC, all of my adult life and I have found no reason to change - and, from someone who regularly compares and moves to the best deal, whether energy, telephone or broadband, this is a big deal. I am now signed up as an Advanced account holder and am happy with their service. Reviewed on: 12th February 2017

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