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3.67
Based on 1,308 reviews, last reviewed 6th Sep 2025
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Latest highest rating:

5

With HSBC for 26 years. I've been with HSBC for 26 years and Ive never had any problems. Very good in branch and never an issue online. Reviewed on: 5th September 2025
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Latest lowest rating:

1

Terrible interest rates. Terrible interest rates. Cumbersome getting tax info Reviewed on: 6th September 2025
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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 (1308)

Impossible to withdraw cash over the counter

1
If you are thinking of opening an HSBC… If you are thinking of opening an HSBC Advance Bank account or transferring from another bank, I highly recommend changing your decision. If you deposit your money you won’t be able to withdraw it back in cash. I visited two different branches yesterday and today and was declined to withdraw a small amount of cash over the counter. I was asked to provide official documents in order to get my money back. I had to listen an hour of lecture as they are only doing it to protect myself. I'm now considering to close the account after 23 years of having it. But there is also a problem/ they don't have any cash in their vaults to give me. I will also need to book an appointment with the area manager if I decide to close the account. Doesn't HSBC have a reputation as the most non-compliant AML bank in the world? Reviewed on: 14th May 2024

Good value for money, excellent customer services

5
Good value for money, excellent customer services Reviewed on: 11th May 2024

Great app and customer service, easy to contact and...

5
Great app and customer service, easy to contact and feel protected against fraud Reviewed on: 7th May 2024

They closed my account without giving me any reason,...

1
They closed my account without giving me any reason, didn't even give me time to switch my account to other banks. Left me with no money for a few days. Couldn't pay my direct debits which effects my credit score. Worse Bank ever. They are fraudsters not a bank. They think that they are above the law. Reviewed on: 26th April 2024

Good overall account the online banking application...

3
Good overall account the online banking application could improve Reviewed on: 17th April 2024

Easy to deal with and the prices are excellent compa...

5
Easy to deal with and the prices are excellent compared to other banks. It is wonderful Reviewed on: 17th April 2024

Great products and reliable bank

5
Great products and reliable bank Reviewed on: 16th April 2024

safe , good job is confident and good for...

3
safe , good job is confident and good for investiment Reviewed on: 15th April 2024

They're ok!

4
No issues with this bank, however, no rewards for being a long serving customer. Reviewed on: 15th April 2024

A very simple and easy to use app.

5
A very simple and easy to use app. Many branches offline. Reviewed on: 14th April 2024

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