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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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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 (1314)

Review of the HSBC, Bank account:

Fair at times.

3
I have had ups and downs with my bank over the 15+ years I have been with them. I have had nasty hidden charges that I was unaware existed, but I have also have a small amount of compassion from the bank. I have been overdrawn on an unarranged overdraft in the past. A couple of times I have explained my situation to the bank, and they withdrew my charges. I am not entirely happy with the set up of charges of unarranged overdrafts. I have argued before that if the money is not in my bank, and I did not ask for an overdraft, why do you allow companies (direct debit for example) to take the money, then rendering my to an obscene charge of £25 for £10 over! I feel this is just a way for the bank to make money off my unfortunate circumstances and have argued with them about it in the past, begging them to not allow any money extra to be withdrawn at any time as I do not want to get into debt of any kind. On another note, i like the online banking, although the little gadget for the password is an utter pain. I have to take it with me everywhere and it's not very pretty and very easy to lose! I have had trouble trying to get a bank card after i've been travelling abroad - it has taken over a month so far and I still do not have the card. Customer service reps I have found to be hit and miss - some will do what they have said, others may tell me one thing and do another. That is frustrating. Overall my experience with HSBC has been hit and miss. They have shown compassion at times by wiping charges when I am in a tough situation, but charges I found to be misleading and unnecessary. Reviewed on: 18th January 2015

Great Overall - always a good experience.

5
Great Overall - always a good experience. Reviewed on: 9th April 2025

Good bank, Friendly staff.

4
Good bank, Friendly staff. I am with HSBC since 2007. I ahve also my business account. No problems so far. Reviewed on: 4th April 2025

Honest Bank Surely Cares is HSBC

5
I have banked with HSBC for a long time and I have had other bank accounts with other banks but for everyday banking hsbc is best . Service is great and the app is excellent. Support always available if you need it . Reviewed on: 2nd April 2025

Nothing too much trouble at HSBC Liverpool

4
I had to do a money transfer to Tenerife. Bank clerk most helpful and assisted me in doing so and also arranged a global money card to be ordered for next trip. Reviewed on: 2nd April 2025

Experience

5
When I went to handle business, the staff were very considerate and the service was excellent. Moreover, there were staff from different countries, and they could speak the corresponding native language according to the customers they served. Reviewed on: 2nd April 2025

Been with hsbc for many years.

4
Been with hsbc for many years. They provide adequate current accounts although their mortgage rates could be better Reviewed on: 2nd April 2025

Very good team.

5
Very good team...excellent support...fast ...excellent app. Reviewed on: 2nd April 2025

Easy to transfer money and good exchange rates

4
Easy to transfer money and good exchange rates Reviewed on: 2nd April 2025

Been with HSBC nearly ten years.

4
Been with HSBC nearly ten years. I've consistently griped about the levels of security they have, but when I am not dealing with it I am thankful for it. Reviewed on: 2nd April 2025

Always a good experience.

5
Always a good effient experience. Staff are always helpful. Reviewed on: 2nd April 2025

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