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3.61
Based on 1,227 reviews, last reviewed 20th Dec 2024
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Latest highest rating:

4

Personal Customer Service Experience I have often received good customer service at my local branch every week. Reviewed on: 3rd December 2024
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Latest lowest rating:

1

Worst banking experienced in have ever had Basic thing like doing a transfer they are unable to do in promised time. They still use fax technology in order to do telegraphic transfers. Staff ha... Read more Reviewed on: 20th December 2024
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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 (1227)

Review of the HSBC, Bank Account:

Poor

2
The online banking is fine, but the call centre is abysmal and they've closed all my local branches. They're also one of the dodgiest companies going, whether it's money laundering, libor rigging, etc. Reviewed on: 4th April 2018

no local branch says all

3
no local branch says all- have to go to canterbury for any issue. internet not always available Reviewed on: 14th March 2024

HSBC is a good bank with ethical value.

4
HSBC is a good bank with ethical value. Have never had issues with them. They are highly orofessional Reviewed on: 14th March 2024

The staff was not friendly or helpful, they are talk...

1
The staff was not friendly or helpful, they are talking with the customers inappropriate and they are not solving your issues also they are not providing updates or informations about your requsts Reviewed on: 12th March 2024

Always helpful Responsive not terrible fees

5
Always helpful Responsive not terrible fees Reviewed on: 12th March 2024

Experience using hsbc

5
Was able to sign up hassle free compared to other banks because I’m an international student. And the app is not finicky and straightforward to use. Also, they reply to my calls in a concise and helpful manner. Reviewed on: 12th March 2024

Impersonal and slow

2
HSBC have a global image and might be handy if you’re international. However, I found them to be very impersonal and lacking in basic service. Their telephone colleagues don’t know what to do, and it’s a nightmare speaking to someone in my local branch (average wait 1 hour). App works alright but nothing special. I’m mostly disappointed in their ethical status and lack of value from everyday products. I’ve closed my account and will be going somewhere I’m treated as a person and not number! Reviewed on: 11th March 2024

Easy to use app covering all my accounts with the sa...

5
Easy to use app covering all my accounts with the same app Reviewed on: 11th March 2024

Would recommend

4
I have been with them for nearly 8 years now and have found them quite helpful especially during lockdown Reviewed on: 5th March 2024

Careless and arrogant

1
I called HSBC bereavement team to ask about my late wife's account. The agents on the phone just didn't care. All they wanted was getting me off the phone as quickly as possible. Reviewed on: 2nd March 2024

Couldn’t access my funds to book family holiday.

1
Couldn’t book flights via my debit card because of a bank issue and told me to try tomorrow. By then the seata will be gone and more expensive. Told them to escalate it which they said sure, will take 2 days. Disgusting service when I can’t access my cash to pay for things. After 25 years and many issues over the years, that’s it, I’m done with this terrible bank. Reviewed on: 1st March 2024

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