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How to open an overseas account

Why open an overseas account with us?

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

Open another account in over 30 destinations, from within or outside India
Settle in with a credit card in your new destination
Manage all your accounts from one place online, and make fee-free transfers between them if you're a Premier customer
Enjoy value-added services, from tax solutions and relocation support to special offers worldwide

1. Choose your destination

Select your current location and where you'd like to open an overseas account. We can help you open an account in over 30 destinations.

2. Check if you're eligible

You can apply if you're at least 18 years old and have a valid reason for opening an overseas account. Additional criteria may apply depending on your destination.

3. Start your application

Fill in the form, and someone from our NRI team will get in touch. We will support you with your application and let you know what documents you'll need.

Things to know

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.

To complete your application you may be asked to provide:

your employment, income and tax details
valid proof of identity, such as your passport, driving license or national ID
proof of address, such as 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.

Ready to open an overseas account?

Get started by speaking to someone in our NRI team who can help you open an account abroad.

Get started by getting in touch

FAQs

It's free to open an overseas account if you're an HSBC One, Jade or Premier customer. The annual account and monthly maintenance fees are also waived.

For staff- or phone-assisted account openings, certain charges may apply. A monthly fee may also apply to your account if you’re unable to maintain the eligibility criteria. Before opening your overseas account, your Relationship Manager or International Banking Centre case manager will let you know if any fees apply.

To waive the account opening and monthly fees, you must either:

maintain a Total Relationship Balance in at least one market, if you're new to the bank, or
maintain monthly minimum deposits, investments, or an HSBC mortgage

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

From submitting the application forms to account opening, this process will take approximately 14 days. It may be faster in some markets if you apply online. Within this time, you’ll need to provide all the documents and have them verified.

Please make sure your personal and contact information is up to date before you apply. If anything needs updating once you've started, you'll need to begin your application again from the beginning. This and other factors that might be out of our control, such as a surge in customer enquiries or time differences, may increase the time it takes to complete the account opening process.

How to open an overseas account

Why open an overseas account with us?

How to apply for an overseas account

1. Choose your destination

2. Check if you're eligible

3. Start your application

Things to know

Where you can open an account

What you'll need to apply

Ready to open an overseas account?

FAQs

How much does it cost to open and maintain an overseas account?

How long does it take to open an overseas account?

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