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Opening overseas accounts now made easy

Looking to move, work or invest abroad? Find out how we can help you bank confidently with accounts in other destinations.

Bank as if you've never left home

Manage your money across borders, wherever you are.

Why open overseas accounts with us?

Open accounts abroad

Open an account pre-departure, or once you arrive. Plus, for certain locations, you can do it all online.

Worldwide banking at your fingertips

Manage your global accounts from one place online, and make fee-free transfers between them.

Credit cards for global citizens

We provide credit cards to fit your international lifestyle.

Beyond banking

Explore our value-added services, from tax solutions and relocation support to special offers worldwide.

Get even more with your overseas account

  • Premier here, Premier everywhere
    Automatically qualify for Premier wherever you bank with us, so you and your family can enjoy the same privileges worldwide.
  • Instant transfers between accounts
    Move money between all your HSBC Premier accounts.
  • Bank from one place
    View all your accounts in one place in online banking.
  • Relocate confidently with our support
    We'll be with you every step of the way with services like tax and relocation.

How to open overseas accounts in a few steps

1. Choose your destinations

Tell us where you are now, and where you want to open the accounts. We can help you open overseas accounts in multiple destinations

2. Check you can apply

You can apply if you're at least 18 years old and have a valid reason for opening an account overseas. Other criteria apply depending on where you want to open overseas accounts. We'll ask you to check you meet these before applying.

3. Start your application

Once you've told us where you need your accounts, we'll let you know the best way to apply, and what you'll need for each of the destinations. It could be online, through our International Banking Centre or in a branch.

Things to know

Where you can open an account

You can open another account in:

Australia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bermuda, mainland China, Egypt, Expat offshore (Jersey), Hong Kong SAR, India, Indonesia, Macau SAR, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Türkiye, UAE, UK, USA and Vietnam.

Ready to open overseas accounts?

Simply select your current location and where you would like to open your accounts. We'll then walk you through the steps.

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