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3.66
Based on 1,313 reviews, last reviewed 19th Nov 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

Zero is their number. Zero is their number. I paid out my mortgage and signed the discharge papers months ago, only to learn during the sale process that the bank still hol... Read more Reviewed on: 7th November 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.

HSBC bank account reviews help you find out what it’s really like to be a customer. If you’ve used HSBC before, you can also leave a review and share your experience.

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HSBC Bank account reviews (1313)

great!

5
ALWAYS SILENTLY WORKING AWAY IN THE BACKGROUND BUT ALWAYS THERE WHEN I NEED THEM. THEY HAVE MY BACK AND THEY MAKE THING SSIMPLE. I TRUST THEM. Reviewed on: 11th March 2023

Good account with good app

5
The process of applying and switching was simple and the app really helps in keeping track Reviewed on: 11th March 2023

Great service

5
Smooth account opening process with great incentives. Clear communications and good website and app. Reviewed on: 11th March 2023

Appalling customer service

1
Whenever I go into my branch (Sheffield) for anything I am immediately directed to online banking. Staff refuse to assist in person, HSBC does not care about its customers any more. Reviewed on: 11th March 2023

Good Bank

4
I joined when they offered £200 to switch. Pleased with that. When an issue arose unconnected with that they acted extremely quickly. Reviewed on: 11th March 2023

Bank Account

3
Excellent customer service and great products offered Reviewed on: 11th March 2023

Slow service

3
They make requests very complicated and long winded Reviewed on: 10th March 2023

Not customer friendly as compared with metro

3
Staff is not that much friendly. A lot of wait Reviewed on: 10th March 2023

Great service always

5
Quick and easy to set up always there if I have any needs Reviewed on: 10th March 2023

Amazing

5
Such good customer service, accessible app Reviewed on: 10th March 2023

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