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HSBC: Bank account reviews

3.72
Based on 1,352 reviews, last reviewed 8th Mar 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

HSBC always alerts me if anything funny is about to... HSBC always alerts me if anything funny is about to happen on my account and it makes me feel like my money is secure Reviewed on: 8th March 2026
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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 (1352)

Review of the HSBC, Bank account:

Not helpful

2
Moving accounts, what a nightmare. Reviewed on: 26th May 2017

A bank to stay loyal to

5
They give a generous overdraft and always send supportive correspondence with regards to a day big on top of your finances. The banking app is simple to use. Reviewed on: 23rd November 2017

Friendly and approachable.

4
I'm quite new to banking and sorting out my finances but when I go into branch, the staff are always friendly and helpful which puts me at ease. Reviewed on: 19th November 2017

HSBC Graduate Account

4
I have a HSBC Graduate Account. Do most of my banking online. Decent level of security with their encryption. Payments in/out of the account are always fast. Never had an issue with customer service in the bank itself. Reviewed on: 17th November 2017

Trouble Free

5
Phone,Internet and Branch.No problems in over 35 years. Reviewed on: 15th November 2017

Great customer service

5
I've been with HSBC for just over 10 years now and have always been pleased with the service on my current account, particularly when I go into branch! Reviewed on: 15th November 2017

Perfect!

5
I have had my HSBC bank account for over a decade; it has never let me down, and is one of the most giving options around! Reviewed on: 15th November 2017

Easy to use bank

4
I have had my current account with HSBC since I was 16 (now 31). The services in branch and online are easy to use and ive always been impressed when having to speak to telephone banking. Reviewed on: 13th November 2017

Good bank

3
I have been with HSBC since I was 11 years old Reviewed on: 12th November 2017

HSBC

5
Reliable, good customer service and overall good experience. Reviewed on: 12th November 2017

helpful and informative

5
Always polite and friendly when dealing with my queries. Reviewed on: 12th November 2017

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