Premier Bank Account | Current Accounts

More than just a bank account

Discover a current account that’s created for your constantly changing world. An account that helps you make the most of life – with complimentary worldwide travel insurance, family benefits, a choice of exclusive credit cards and more.

You’ll need to meet certain financial and other eligibility criteria to apply for an HSBC Premier Bank Account.

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Get £175 when you switch to a Premier Bank Account using the Current Account Switch Service. Offer is open to new customers applying for the HSBC Premier Bank Account. Eligibility criteria and T&Cs apply.

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At a glance

Relax with free annual travel cover

Enjoy free worldwide travel insurance from Aviva for you and your loved ones, including winter sports cover. T&Cs apply. ¹
Enjoy preferential terms on mortgages and savings

Save money on your mortgage with preferential terms for you, your children and grandchildren. Plus, earn 2.75% AER/Gross on your savings with access to our Regular Saver. ²
Stay on top of your global accounts

If you have HSBC accounts in other countries you can manage them all online, plus you can make fee-free transfers between them in minutes.

Spend flexibly with an arranged overdraft

The first £500 of your arranged overdraft is interest-free, and it’s just 11.9% EAR above that. Overdrafts are subject to status.

Overdraft representative example: 0% EAR variable on the first £500 and 11.9% EAR on the rest (assumed overdraft £1,200).
Get it all for no monthly fee

Experience all the benefits of a premium account without having to pay for the pleasure.

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Premier credit cards

Discover a world of travel benefits and rewards. As a Premier customer you’ll have exclusive access to a choice of 2 credit cards, both of which give you reward points when you spend, discounted airport lounge access – and more besides.

Representative example: 59.3% APR (variable) representative on an assumed credit limit of £1,200.

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Exclusive benefits for your family

Your Premier account gives your loved ones access to a wealth of benefits, too. Your complimentary travel insurance covers your partner, children and grandchildren. You, your children and any grandchildren will also have access to preferential mortgage terms. And that’s not all.

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Dedicated expert support

You’ll have a dedicated Premier Manager, who can help you personally with any banking matters, big or small. Plus you can access our HSBC Premier Financial Advice service to help you make the right choices when planning for the future. Fees and eligibility criteria apply for our financial advice service.

Things you should know

Overdraft charges

If you have an arranged overdraft, the first £500 is interest free. Anything you borrow above that will be charged interest at 11.9% EAR variable. ³

If you go into an unarranged overdraft, the amount you borrow will be charged at 11.9% EAR variable.

Representative example: 0% EAR variable on the first £500 and 11.9% EAR on the rest (assumed overdraft £1,200).

At present you don’t have to pay any monthly charges for using your Premier Bank Account overdraft, even if you go above your arranged overdraft limit.

Overdrafts are subject to status.

Charges for using your debit card abroad

If you pay for something or withdraw money using your HSBC Visa debit card while you're outside the UK, you'll need to pay a 'non-sterling transaction fee' of 2.75%. So, for example, if you spent or took out £100, you'd be charged a fee of £2.75.

Any transactions you make will be converted into pound sterling (unless you choose to pay in local currency). To make sure your exchange rate is as competitive as possible, you’ll pay the exchange rate set by Visa.

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Expert financial advice

If you’re planning for the future, you want to feel sure you’re making the right financial choices. That’s where our Premier Financial Advice service comes in.

Our financial advisers can give you advice on a range of things, including:

planning for your retirement
managing and growing your wealth
planning for your children’s future
and lots more

To use this service you must be an HSBC current account customer and have £50,000 or more in savings or investments.

Get in touch for a free, no-obligation chat to find out if you could benefit from Premier Financial Advice.

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Emergency cash if you need it

If you lose your card or it gets stolen, you can collect up to $2,000 in emergency cash from any HSBC branch in the UK or abroad. You must have available funds in your account.

Help setting up accounts abroad

If you ever move, study, work or retire abroad, we’ll help you get ready for your new adventure.

We can help you set up an account, and we can also arrange to transfer your HSBC credit history to more than 35 countries – making it easier to get credit abroad.

Please note: credit history transfers are subject to availability in the country you’re applying to for a current account.

Overseas account opening

ATM withdrawal limits

You can withdraw up to £1,000 a day with your Premier contactless Visa debit card.

Please note that some ATM operators will charge you for using their machine – though you’ll always be told first. If you want to avoid a charge, you can use any HSBC ATM in the UK for free.

Free British Cycling Fan membership

Get priority access and discounts off major UK cycling events with your free fan membership. Plus, save 10% at Halfords and Evans Cycles. T&Cs apply. ⁴

Who can apply?

HSBC Premier is available to you if you pay your annual income into your HSBC Premier Bank Account and meet 1 of the following eligibility criteria:

1. Income and product

Have an individual annual income of at least £75,000 and 1 of the following with HSBC UK: a mortgage, an investment, life insurance or a protection product.

2. Savings or investments

Have savings or investments of at least £50,000 with HSBC UK, within 6 months of opening your account.

3. International Premier

Hold and qualify for HSBC Premier in another country.

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New to HSBC?

Apply for your account online in minutes.

Apply for a sole account

If you’d like a joint account, please apply in one of our branches or by phone.

Already a customer?

If you’re already an HSBC customer, you can apply in one of our branches or by phone.

If you’re a Premier customer in another country, please speak to your Premier Manager or your local branch to apply for an account.

Apply in branch

Make sure you bring some identification, proof of your address and a recent bank statement.

From outside the UK: +44 1226 260 260

Lines are open 8am to 8pm weekdays and 10am to 3pm on Saturdays and Sundays (closed on Bank Holidays).

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Existing customers

Premier Worldwide Travel Insurance

Planning a trip? Take a look at what’s covered by your complimentary travel cover

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Account all set up? Find out how to activate your card.

Use your card abroad

Safe and convenient, your HSBC debit card is the ideal travel companion.

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1. Premier Worldwide Travel Insurance is provided by Aviva and is available to Premier account holders. You must be under 70 years of age when the trip begins. Children/grandchildren must be under 18 when the trip begins (or under 23 if in full-time education). See full eligibility criteria

2. The fixed rate of 2.75% AER/gross over 12 months is available to HSBC Premier customers, who open a new Regular Saver account. Save between £25 and £250 per month by standing order from your HSBC Premier Bank Account for a fixed term of 12 months. If you do not save £250 in any given month you can carry over any unused subscription to following months. Interest is calculated on the daily cleared balance on your Regular Saver and we will pay this to your Regular Saver on the anniversary of the date your account was opened. For example, if you saved £250 every month for 12 months a total of £3000 will be paid in to your account during the 12 month term. At 2.75% you would earn approximately £44 interest (gross). Partial withdrawals are not allowed during the 12 month term. If you close your Regular Saver before the anniversary, we will pay interest at the same rate as we would apply to an equivalent amount held in a Flexible Saver. You can only hold one Regular Saver at any given time. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate. This shows you what the gross rate would be if interest were paid and compounded each year. All credit interest will be paid gross. Gross is the rate of interest if interest were paid and not compounded each year. Back to 'At a glance'

3. EAR means effective annual rate. This is how all UK banks must show interest rates on their overdrafts, to make it easier for you to compare one bank’s overdraft with another. Please note that it doesn’t include any fees you might be charged in addition to interest. Back to 'Charges and overdrafts'

4. This offer is available to all HSBC UK current account customers. One British Cycling Fan membership per customer, with the ability to upgrade to other membership options for an additional cost. You must activate your membership by 31 December 2019. Terms and conditions apply. Back to 'Other account information'

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HSBC Premier Bank Account

More than just a bank account

Switch to us

Get £175 when you switch to a Premier Bank Account using the Current Account Switch Service. Offer is open to new customers applying for the HSBC Premier Bank Account. Eligibility criteria and T&Cs apply.

At a glance

Explore more

Premier credit cards

Exclusive benefits for your family

Dedicated expert support

Things you should know

Charges and overdrafts

Important account documents

Other account information

Who can apply?

1. Income and product

2. Savings or investments

3. International Premier

Apply now

New to HSBC?

Already a customer?

Apply in branch or by phone

Existing customers

Premier Worldwide Travel Insurance

Activate your card

Use your card abroad

You might also be interested in

Learn more about HSBC Premier

Premier credit cards

Current accounts

Additional information

Customer support