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HSBC: Bank account reviews

3.65
Based on 1,314 reviews, last reviewed 18th Dec 2025
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Latest highest rating:

4

Good communication and helpful customer service Good communication and helpful customer service Reviewed on: 19th November 2025
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Kate M

Latest lowest rating:

1

Worst customer service ever experienced, Worst customer service ever experienced, the whole company is a nightmare, do not trust them with your money Reviewed on: 18th December 2025
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Rosario

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 (1314)

No profit on savings

3
I have been saving each penny but never got any interest on the amount in my account. Then why not to prefer other banks. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Reliable service

5
Very helpful staff each time I ring. I get friendly advisors who sort any query I may have Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Competent and safe

4
The bank is welcoming and very attentive to your needs Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Not responsive for calls

3
Not the best bank. Would not use it if there is choice Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

HSBC Premier current account

3
It is okay--but not easy to open. customer care is not easy to get a response to--if one sends a secure message the response if often--phone in. The card costs more to use overseas than digital only banks. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Not very user friendly

2
I have banked with HSBC for decades. It is extremely difficult to speak to customer services. The chat is very limited in topics and even after requesting a call back it didn't happen. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Excellent service !

5
Excellent service provided by this Bank, App/website is very secure as well as easy to navigate and very happy to investment accounts as well. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Amazing

5
This bank is amazing. I really love it and is have referred several friends. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Worst Bank in the UK

1
Old fashioned products, web UX and App. Nothing customer centric and too slow to move or innovate Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

No customer service India based unable to under over telephone

1
Customer service very long waiting times India based do not understand problems poor understanding of English Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

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