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3.66
Based on 1,308 reviews, last reviewed 6th Sep 2025
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Latest highest rating:

5

With HSBC for 26 years. I've been with HSBC for 26 years and Ive never had any problems. Very good in branch and never an issue online. Reviewed on: 5th September 2025
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D. Joyce

Latest lowest rating:

1

Terrible interest rates. Terrible interest rates. Cumbersome getting tax info Reviewed on: 6th September 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 (1308)

I had a very poor experience with HSBC, when I becam...

2
I had a very poor experience with HSBC, when I became victim of a fraud and reported this. I was passed from departments to departments over 6 months to receive a threatening final decision letter informing me if I escalate myconcerns further I will be restricted from access to financial services across UK. Reviewed on: 28th February 2025

Bank account

5
Call centre calls answered promptly and Livechat when any queries on new products Reviewed on: 27th February 2025

Basic bank account possible for non residents !

4
Basic bank account possible for non residents ! Reviewed on: 27th February 2025

Thanks and recommendation

4
Easy and convenient via mobile app Reviewed on: 27th February 2025

Impersonal service

1
Did not listen or understand my position Reviewed on: 26th February 2025

Lifelong customer, very good experience throughout.

5
Lifelong customer, very good experience throughout. Reviewed on: 26th February 2025

a satisfactory current account

3
It is one of a few banks where you can talk to someone where I live - eventhough it is more difficult than years ago Reviewed on: 26th February 2025

Assisted me in January in setting up a European bank...

4
Assisted me in January in setting up a European bank transfer. Service was excellent and assistant was very patient. Also assisted me in organising a global bank account. Very thorough. Reviewed on: 26th February 2025

Really positive customer

5
Really positive experience good service Reviewed on: 26th February 2025

Very friendly and efficient staff in my local branch...

5
Very friendly and efficient staff in my local branch, which I know I am lucky to have in my town. Reviewed on: 26th February 2025

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