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Overseas accounts and transfers

Why HSBC

Extensive coverage - Open an overseas account in over 30 countries/regions¹
Waived fees – Free account openings, no annual account fees and free instant Global Transfers for HSBC Jade clients and HSBC Premier customers
Fewer deposits required - Maintain minimum account balance in just one specific home country/region¹
Competitive service - Overseas property and education consultation services for HSBC Jade clients and HSBC Premier customers

Apply for an overseas account

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Opening an account overseas

If you're an existing HSBC Hong Kong account holder looking to open an overseas account, contact our International Banking Centre (IBC) in Hong Kong and follow these 3 simple steps.

Step 1: Make an appointment

Book online or call our hotline at +852 2233 3888, and we'll contact you to confirm the appointment date to visit our IBC

Step 2: Prepare documents

Complete our checklist before your appointment

Step 3: Visit IBC

Our IBC staff will help you in the Centre or provide assistance over the phone to fill in forms

Your new overseas account will be processed, subject to requirements of the destination market. In the meantime, we'll contact you if any additional information is needed to complete your application.

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International transfers

No matter where you are, we’ll make sure moving and managing your money, trading currencies and making payments are all easy and straightforward.

HSBC Global Transfers

HSBC Global Transfers allows you to move money instantly between your accounts and third-party HSBC accounts in more than 15 countries and territories. This service is free of charge for HSBC Jade clients and HSBC Premier customers.

Telegraphic Transfers

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Move money to any other bank account overseas via our remittance services with preferential fees and exchange rates.

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Competitive foreign exchange rates

Our round-the-clock Foreign Exchange service allows you to trade currencies online and over the phone. You can also easily manage up to 11 major currencies² in your personal integrated account.

Getting started

Open an overseas bank account

Talk to our IBC staff in Hong Kong to start your application.

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All customers:

Hong Kong Office - Level 6, 1 Queen's Road Central, Hong Kong

HSBC Jade & Premier customers only:

HSBC Jade at the Peninsula - 11/F, The Peninsula Office Tower, 18 Middle Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong (by appointment only)
Regal Airport Hotel Premier Centre - Shops 210, 212, & 215, 2/F, Regal Airport Hotel, 9 Cheong Tat Road, Chek Lap Kok, Hong Kong

Get in touch

Enquire about HSBC international banking services or an overseas account, or to make an appointment with our International Banking Centre.

+852 2233 3888

internationalbanking@hsbc.com.hk

Banking in other countries/regions

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Keen to know more? With a strong presence in over 50 countries/regions, we offer comprehensive international services in global markets.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, you can apply for an overseas HSBC bank account via our International Banking Centre (IBC) in Hong Kong. This service is free for HSBC Jade clients and HSBC Premier customers who maintain a Total Relationship Balance minimum of HKD7.8 million and HKD1 million, respectively, with us in Hong Kong. You can find out more about HSBC Jade and HSBC Premier on our website, or call our IBC staff in Hong Kong at +852 2233 3888.

Personal Integrated Account customers can refer to the latest bank tariff on our website for more information.

HSBC Jade clients and HSBC Premier customers are only required to meet the local Total Relationship Balance in a specific country (or home country) of their choice to maintain their membership status worldwide.

The home country setting can be modified later if your situation changes. Please reach out to our dedicated 24-hour HSBC Jade +852 2288 3033 or HSBC Premier +852 2233 3322 service hotlines, and your Jade Director or Relationship Manager will assist you.

Free for HSBC Jade clients and HSBC Premier customers, our HSBC Global View and HSBC Global Transfers services enable you to view and manage your account balances with a single log on. Simply log in to your account through online banking and link up all of your accounts by selecting ‘Add/Remove a country or region’ under HSBC Global View³ to view all your accounts across HSBC entities worldwide with Global Accounts Online.

Once you have a consolidated view, you can easily move money instantly between your accounts and third-party HSBC accounts in more than 15 countries and territories with HSBC Global Transfers. HSBC Global Transfers is available in online and mobile Banking.

Please refer to HSBC Global Transfers Supported Countries and Fee Tariff for the list of supported countries.

Whether you're planning to move overseas, purchase property, or send money to your children while they study abroad, HSBC can offer you a far-reaching global presence and 24/7 telephone banking support, no matter where you are in the world. Our international services enable you to open overseas bank accounts from Hong Kong to meet your financial needs.

Remarks:

Please contact our IBC at +852 2233 3888 for details.
Major currencies include AUD, CAD, JPY, EUR, NZD, GBP, SGD, CHF, THB, USD and CNY.
To link up using Global View, you must register for Online Banking for all your global HSBC accounts.

Overseas account and transfers

Why HSBC

Opening an account overseas

International transfers

HSBC Global Transfers

Telegraphic Transfers

Competitive foreign exchange rates

Getting started

Branches

Banking in other countries/regions

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I open an overseas HSBC bank account from Hong Kong?

Do I need to maintain a Total Relationship Balance for both my HSBC Hong Kong and overseas accounts?

I have multiple HSBC accounts in Hong Kong and other overseas countries. How do I manage my accounts effectively?

What are the benefits of an HSBC overseas bank account?