Open an International Bank Account

HSBC International Services
Overseas account opening

Bank as if you've never left home

Manage your money easily across borders and make the most of your finances, wherever you are.

Open an account before you land

Apply for another account in over 30 destinations, ready for you to bank as usual once you arrive.

Credit cards for global citizens

We offer credit cards to fit an international lifestyle, no matter where you go.

Easy worldwide banking

Send money, exchange currency and manage your finances 24/7, wherever you are.

Value-added global services

Wherever you are in the world, you can expect seamless support and professional services that go beyond banking.

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 instantly and for free.

Bank from one place

View all your accounts in one place in online banking.
Relocate easily with extra support

We'll be with you every step of the way with services like tax and relocation.

1. Choose your destination

Tell us where you are now, and where you want to open an account. We can help you open an account overseas in over 30 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 an account. We'll ask you to check you meet these before applying.

3. Start your application

Once you get started, we'll let you know the best way to apply, and what you'll need. 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:

Argentina, Australia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Canada, China, Egypt, Expat offshore (Jersey), France, Greece, Hong Kong SAR, India, Indonesia, Macau SAR, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, New Zealand, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Turkey, UAE, UK, USA and Vietnam.

During your application, we'll ask for:

your employment, income and tax details
proof of ID, like your passport, driving license or national ID
proof of address, like a bank statement or utility bill
additional documents, subject to qualification status, local laws and regulations

If you're applying for a joint account, you'll need to provide details for both applicants.

It's free to open an overseas account if you're an HSBC One, Jade or Premier customer. We'll also waive the annual fee and monthly maintenance fees if you:

maintain a Total Relationship Balance in at least one destination*, or;
maintain monthly minimum deposits, investments or have an HSBC mortgage, or;
are new to HSBC

If you don't meet these criteria, a monthly fee may apply.

There may also be some charges if you open an account over the phone or with the help of our staff.

Your Relationship Manager or International Bank Centre case manager will always let you know if any fees apply before we open your account.

*The minimum Total Relationship Balance and other account opening requirements vary by market. Visit your local HSBC website for more details.

Roughly 14 days from submitting your application. It may be faster in some places if you apply online. During this time, you’ll need to provide all the documents and have them verified.

Check your personal and contact information is up to date before you apply. If anything needs updating once you've started, you'll need to start your application again. This and other factors that might be out of our control, such as a surge in customer enquiries or time differences, may mean it takes longer to open your account.

Ready to open an overseas account?

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

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HSBC Premier

Our premium banking services are designed to give you and your family a range of privileges in over 30 HSBC locations worldwide.

International banking

Discover all the ways to move money around the world, from sending money abroad to transfers between your global HSBC accounts and more.

Credit cards for international customers

We offer credit cards to fit an international lifestyle, no matter where you go.

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Life abroad

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How we can help

Open an overseas account

Bank as if you've never left home

Why open an overseas account with us?

Open an account before you land

Credit cards for global citizens

Easy worldwide banking

Value-added global services

Get even more with your overseas account

How to open an overseas account

1. Choose your destination

2. Check you can apply

3. Start your application

Things to know

Where you can open an account

Ready to open an overseas account?

More on HSBC International

HSBC Premier

International banking

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Open an overseas account

Bank as if you've never left home

Why open an overseas account with us?

Open an account before you land

Credit cards for global citizens

Easy worldwide banking

Value-added global services

Get even more with your overseas account

How to open an overseas account

1. Choose your destination

2. Check you can apply

3. Start your application

Things to know

Where you can open an account

What you'll need

How much it costs

How long it takes

Ready to open an overseas account?

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