Open an International Bank Account

HSBC International
Overseas account opening

Set up your new account abroad

If you’re thinking of investing, studying or working abroad, we can help you open an overseas account in more than 30 destinations around the world so you can start your international journey.

Why open an overseas account?

With an overseas account you can manage your accounts and bank seamlessly internationally:

Open an account for free with no annual account fees and free instant Global Transfers with HSBC Jade and HSBC Premier
View all of your HSBC accounts together in one place
Maintain a minimum account balance in just one home country/region
Overseas property and education consultation services for HSBC Jade and HSBC Premier
Transfer your credit history to your destination to give yourself a head start
Enjoy the same HSBC Jade and Premier privileges and status across all HSBC countries/regions

Learn more about international banking

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How to open an overseas account

Open an account before you move

Your account abroad will be all set and ready to use, even before you arrive in your new country/region.

Step 1
Arrange a call back

Leave your details to let us know what you're looking for. We'll aim to call you on your preferred date and time.

Step 2
Complete your account application

Our International Banking Centre (IBC) will call you back to answer your questions and a dedicated case manager will help you complete your overseas account application.

Step 3
Verify documents at a branch

We’ll book an appointment for you at your preferred HSBC branch to confirm your proof of ID and proof of address. Once verified, your new overseas account will be open in a few days.

Open an account once you've arrived

Or, you can choose to open your overseas account once you've arrived at your destination. Just book an appointment at a local HSBC branch and they'll open your account for you.

What happens next?

Once your account is open, you'll receive:

Your new debit card and/or cheque book at your home or new address
Further information and your PIN number
A welcome call from our International Banking Centre to answer any of your questions

Things to know for your country/region

Documents to get ready

You'll need your proof of ID and proof of address to complete your application. You may need additional documents, but these are subject to qualification status, local laws and regulations.

Our International Banking Centre can provide you with more information on the documents you'll need for your country/region.

Account charges

Account opening fees are waived for HSBC Jade clients and Premier customers. There are also no fees for moving money between your accounts using Global Transfers, and there are no annual account fees.

Please visit your local country or region's HSBC website for more information.

Frequently Asked Questions

Subject to review and approval from the overseas office, this process can take 1-4 weeks. Please allow 12 days to submit your 'Arrange a call back' form if you want to open the account remotely via this website.

In Hong Kong, HSBC Jade clients and Premier customers can open an account within 10 working days, and Advance and other customers, within 15 working days.

No, you don't.

We offer accounts that support multiple currencies and you can easily manage your finances wherever you are. The foreign currencies available with an HSBC international bank account depends on where you open your account.
Country/region	Currencies available
Singapore	GBP, USD, EUR, CAD, AUD, SGD, CNY, HKD, JPY, NZD and CHF
UK	GBP, USD, EUR, CAD, AUD, SGD, CNY, HKD, JPY, NZD, CHF, AED, NOK and ZAR
Canada	CAD, GBP, USD, EUR, CNY and HKD
Australia	GBP, USD, EUR, CAD, AUD, SGD, CNY, HKD, JPY, NZD and CHF
Malaysia	USD, GBP, AUD, SGD, EUR, JPY, CAD, NZD and HKD
New Zealand	USD, GBP, AUD, SGD, EUR, NZD, HKD, CAD, CHF and JPY
China	USD, GBP, AUD, SGD, EUR, HKD, CAD and JPY
USA	USD only

We offer accounts that support multiple currencies and you can easily manage your finances wherever you are. The foreign currencies available with an HSBC international bank account depends on where you open your account.
Country/region	Singapore
Currencies available	GBP, USD, EUR, CAD, AUD, SGD, CNY, HKD, JPY, NZD and CHF

Country/region	UK
Currencies available	GBP, USD, EUR, CAD, AUD, SGD, CNY, HKD, JPY, NZD, CHF, AED, NOK and ZAR

Country/region	Canada
Currencies available	CAD, GBP, USD, EUR, CNY and HKD

Country/region	Australia
Currencies available	GBP, USD, EUR, CAD, AUD, SGD, CNY, HKD, JPY, NZD and CHF

Country/region	Malaysia
Currencies available	USD, GBP, AUD, SGD, EUR, JPY, CAD, NZD and HKD

Country/region	New Zealand
Currencies available	USD, GBP, AUD, SGD, EUR, NZD, HKD, CAD, CHF and JPY

Country/region	China
Currencies available	USD, GBP, AUD, SGD, EUR, HKD, CAD and JPY

Country/region	USA
Currencies available	USD only

Please refer to the HSBC website for other markets.

You can currently open an HSBC bank account overseas in over 30 countries and territories. We have International Banking Centres in the following countries/regions:

Argentina, Armenia (Non-Premier), Australia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei, Canada, China, Egypt, France, Greece, Hong Kong SAR, Jersey (HSBC Expat), India, Indonesia, Lebanon, Macau SAR, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, New Zealand, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Turkey, UAE, UK and the US.

Please note:

Some countries/regions require you to be an existing HSBC customer so you may first need to open an account within your home country.

You must be over the age of 18 years old. The only exceptions are children under 18 years old who apply for US, Australia and Canada accounts.

Proof of ID and proof of address will vary depending on which country you wish to open an account in. Visit the local HSBC website for more information.

Please visit your local country or region's HSBC website for more information.

Yes, this is easy to do with HSBC Global View and Global Transfers. With Global View, you link and manage of all your eligible worldwide HSBC accounts with a single log on. This service is free for HSBC Jade clients and HSBC Premier customers (and available for HSBC Advance customers for a fee).

How to set up Global View:

Log on and select 'Global View' in 'My Banking'.
Choose 'Link my international accounts'.
Select the country/region to link to.
Enter your log on details for that country/region.
Accept our 'Terms and conditions'.
View your linked accounts in 'Account overview'.

HSBC Global Transfers is an instant money transfer service of up to USD200,000 per day (or currency equivalent) to self-named or third-party overseas HSBC personal accounts.

Global View and Global Transfers are available in Australia, Bahrain, Bermuda, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Channel Islands and Isle of Man, Cayman Islands, China, Egypt, France, Greece, Hong Kong SAR, India, Indonesia, Jersey (HSBC Expat), Jordan, Lebanon, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, New Zealand, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, UAE, UK, US and Vietnam.

Global View and Global Transfers are not available in all countries and territories where HSBC Premier and HSBC Advance are offered. Please contact your HSBC branch for more information.

Global View is available in South Korea, but not Global Transfers.

For more information, please see our international banking.

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