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3.67
Based on 1,306 reviews, last reviewed 31st Jul 2025
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Latest highest rating:

4

I feel my money is secure with HSBC with the use of... I feel my money is secure with HSBC with the use of biometrics - I particularly like the new app that has just been released. The layout is improved ... Read more Reviewed on: 5th July 2025
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Andrew Tait

Latest lowest rating:

1

DO NOT DEAL WITH THESE PEOPLE. DO NOT DEAL WITH THESE PEOPLE. Absolutely USELESS the lot of them. Complete TIME WASTERS. I had a HSBC creditcard i paid off about 15/20 years ago, ap... Read more Reviewed on: 31st July 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.

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HSBC Bank account reviews (1306)

Best bank for customer service.

5
I have never had a problem with HSBC, always resolve any issues promptly and without any hassle. Reviewed on: 22nd November 2019

Understanding bank

4
HSBC have been very understanding with me when I've been in financial hardship and have given me financial assistance. They have supported me in reducing my debt. Reviewed on: 22nd November 2019

HSBC Decent Bank

4
Never had a problem with them and they got me out of trouble so many times. Would recommend them surely. Great customer service. Reviewed on: 22nd November 2019

Incompetent

1
After attempting to open a premium current account for around 2 months, HSBC's incompetence has forced me to give up. I was told to provide ID at a branch for an unstated reason, then told they would contact me. They never did and when I chased them, I was forced to wait on hold for well over an hour off and on, they told me they had no record of my branch visit before later finding it, they said I was told to visit the branch because my address didn't match (it did) and then they refused the apply because of a criteria that wasn't even stated in the terms. Reviewed on: 22nd November 2019

Trusted Bank - Lifetime Account

5
I don't have any negative feedback at all. Opened my account as a "Griffin Saver" when I was a child and still going strong. I particularly enjoy the 'online chat' feature which sorts any issues quickly and effectively. Reviewed on: 22nd November 2019

OK

3
Basic account works well - same as most banks, doesn't reward loyalty just new customers Reviewed on: 22nd November 2019

Dire

1
Applied for a new current account in September and was still waiting for them to open it yesterday (20 November). They couldn't give me a good reason why it was delayed and requested that I undertook a 10 mile round trip to give them my details - AGAIN!!!! Hence to say - I am not bothering with them anymore. I NOW remembered why I left them in the 80'S Reviewed on: 21st November 2019

Bank account

5
Statements easy to read and follow... Money easy to transfer to other accounts... Help line very good Reviewed on: 21st November 2019

Good bank!

5
Very user friendly and great customer experience. Each time I contacted the customer support, I am always responded to promptly and a satisfying solution is provided. Reviewed on: 21st November 2019

relaible and trustworthy

5
banked with them for over 50 years without a single issue. Always excellent customer service - bank staff excellent Reviewed on: 21st November 2019

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