Overseas account and transfers

Yes, you can apply for an HSBC overseas bank account via our International Banking Centre (IBC) in Hong Kong.

This service is free if:

• you're an HSBC Jade customer with a minimum Total Relationship Balance of HKD7.8 million
• you're an HSBC Premier customers with a minimum balance of HKD1 million

You can find out more about HSBC Jade and HSBC Premier on our website, or by calling our IBC colleagues in Hong Kong at +852 2233 3888.

For staff-assisted overseas HSBC account opening, the following fees apply:

• HKD800 if you're HSBC One customer
• HKD1,600 if you have a Personal Integrated Account

In some countries and regions, we'll waive the fees when you apply for an HSBC overseas account online.

For more information, you can refer to the latest bank tariffs.

Overseas account opening is subject to the approval of the overseas HSBC Group entity.

HSBC Premier customers only need to meet the local Total Relationship Balance in a specific country of their choice (or their home country) to maintain their Premier status worldwide.

As an HSBC Jade client of HSBC Hong Kong, HSBC China, or HSBC Singapore, you are eligible to open an HSBC Premier account with Jade Passport status in the other two markets without the need to meet extra local eligibility requirements (such as Total Relationship Balance or other criteria). For details, please refer Jade Passport.

The home country setting can be adjusted later if your situation changes.

If you’re an HSBC Jade customer, you can speak to your Jade Director on our dedicated 24-hour hotline by calling +852 2288 3033.

If you're an HSBC Premier customer, you can speak to your Relationship Manager on +852 2233 3322.

If you're an HSBC One or Personal Integrated Account customer and you can't meet the Total Relationship Balance required in your overseas accounts, fees may be charged based on the country or region’s local bank tariff.

HSBC Global View and HSBC Global Transfers let you view and manage your account balances easily. These services are free for HSBC Jade and HSBC Premier customers.

Log on to your account through online banking and select ‘Add/Remove a country or region’ under HSBC Global View³ to link your accounts. You'll then be able to view all your global HSBC accounts with Global Accounts Online. 

With HSBC Global Transfers, you can easily and instantly move money between your accounts and third-party HSBC accounts in more than 15 countries and territories. This service is available in online and mobile banking.

For the list of supported countries, please refer to HSBC Global Transfers Supported Countries and Fee Tariffs.

Whether you're planning to move overseas, purchase property, or send money to your children while they study abroad, HSBC can offer you 24/7 telephone banking support, wherever you are in the world. Our international services help you open overseas bank accounts from Hong Kong to meet your financial needs.