How To Apply For An Account Overseas

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International services
Applying for an account overseas

How it works

Step 1

Check you can apply

We can help you open an account overseas in 10 destinations. Different eligibility criteria will apply depending on where you want to open an account. We'll ask you to check you meet these before applying.

Step 2

Complete your application

Complete an online form and book a phone appointment with us.

Step 3

Verify your documents

Once you've completed your application, we'll ask you to verify your documents such as ID and proof of address.

Things to know

You can apply online to open an account in 10 countries or regions. If you're 18 or over, currently living in the UK and have an HSBC UK current account, you can complete the online form, then book a follow-up phone appointment with us to complete your application.

Any international account is subject to qualifications, status and local country or region laws and regulations.

Available countries

You can apply online before you leave the UK for an account in the following countries:

Australia
Canada
HSBC Expat (Jersey)
China
France
Hong Kong
India
Singapore
UAE
USA

You can complete the form if you're:

at least 18 years old
currently living in and applying from the UK
an HSBC UK current account holder

Before you start, check you have your:

identity details including your full name, date of birth and nationality as they appear on your ID documents
employment, income and tax details

If you're applying for a joint account, you'll need to provide details for both applicants.

We'll ask you to book a phone appointment with an International Banking case manager. They'll discuss your application in more detail to help you open your account outside the UK.

During your appointment, you'll need the following information for all applicants:

valid proof of identity, such as your passport, driving licence or national ID
proof of your current address, such as a bank statement or utility bill

Your International Banking case manager may ask for additional documents.

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If you're having trouble with your application, we're here to help – just head to our contact us page.

We're not currently offering our account opening service in branches due to coronavirus.

If you've just arrived in the UK, or are looking to open an account here before you arrive, open a current or Premier account to get started. Eligibility criteria applies.

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How it works

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Things to know

Available countries

What you'll need to apply

After you apply

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