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HSBC: Bank account reviews

3.72
Based on 1,350 reviews, last reviewed 24th Feb 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

trustworthy, dependable bank with good incentives fo... trustworthy, dependable bank with good incentives for saving and investing Reviewed on: 20th February 2026
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Andrew C

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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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 (1350)

Pretty good service but online chat would be better

4
On the whole, HSBC service is satisfactory and if they make an error they make sure they resolve it. I don't always find speaking on the phone to them easy and would prefer online chat to a chatbot. Reviewed on: 11th April 2023

old fashioned

1
not very reliable, careless with overdrafts Reviewed on: 11th April 2023

Most reliable

5
I had my first account with HSBC when I moved to London and they continue to be a reliable partner for 8 years and counting. Reviewed on: 11th April 2023

Hsbc premier bank account

4
Customer service for hsbc bank account is much better than my experience with other banks. Never had to wait too long on the phone and the people dealt with were always helpful and knew how to gandle the issues I raised. Their app is pretty comprehensive and easy to use and very customer friendly the way it is set out. Reviewed on: 11th April 2023

Just what I want from my Bank

5
HSBC is always a pleasure to deal with - friendly staff in branch and contact centres. If I ever have an issue, they sort it out with ease and professionalism Great mobile app features - love that they now offer investment services to personal customers Highly recommend to friends and family Reviewed on: 11th April 2023

Great

5
My experience with HSBC has been really good so far Reviewed on: 11th April 2023

The Best Bank

5
Simply the best bank. Always sort any problems out. Very polite and cheerful when I visit my local branch. Sorted out a problem with my app and gave me great advice. when I needed it Reviewed on: 11th April 2023

Best bank

5
Greatest bank in the world. Very Impressed Reviewed on: 11th April 2023

Great bank

5
No hassle and easy to get gel- when needed Reviewed on: 10th April 2023

Great service

5
Always helpful, so great service Reviewed on: 10th April 2023

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