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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.

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.

HSBC Bank account reviews (1350)

Review of the HSBC, Bank account:

Very helpful staff who go out of their way to help you (Kendal branch).

4
I travel a lot for work and I've often run into problems that HSBC has helped me out with. I once had my debit card stolen and it was difficult to get a replacement while I was abroad. However, the helpful staff at Kendal branch enabled me to get a new card promptly, and they also suggested making my mother a signatory to my account so that she can authorise such processes in the future should a similar situation arise. They really were very helpful! Reviewed on: 2nd January 2016

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

Inefficient bank

2
HSBC are inefficient in every aspect, I've maintained an account as its a graduate account with free overdraft. Phone broke and trying to sort on new one was an absolute nightmare, calling them you wait for hours too! Rubbish! Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

No branches

1
Have used them for many years but now moving away as all nearby branches have closed Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Best Bank Ever

5
The Very Best Of Banking I'd Say! Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Good services

5
This company is good, on the basic account you don t have to pay any fees...easy to use the app Reviewed on: 15th March 2023

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