International services
Whether you’re living, studying or investing abroad, our international banking services help you feel at home wherever you are.
Further help with your international journey
Read more guides on moving, travelling and managing your money.
![Should you pay in local currency outside the UK?](/content/dam/hsbc/gb/images/articles/16-9/should-you-pay-in-local-currency-547016751.jpg)
Find out more about the differences between making a card payment outside the UK in pounds sterling and local currency.
![Make sure you and your money are holiday-ready](/content/dam/hsbc/gb/images/16-9/2887-holiday-pug-1280x720.jpg)
Get tips on making the most of your money while you’re away, including planning ahead and how exchange rates work.
![Using your card outside the UK](/content/dam/hsbc/gb/images/articles/16-9/4225-paying-customer-restaurant-2000x1125.jpg)
Planning a trip? Find out all you need to know about using your HSBC cards while you're away.
![Using your card abroad vs travel money](/content/dam/hsbc/gb/images/articles/16-9/3507-family-moving-new-home-800x450.jpg)
Weighing up your options? A guide to the benefits of each and things to consider before you decide.
![Sending money outside the UK: top tips](/content/dam/hsbc/gb/images/help/16-9-tile/3813-online-shopping-card-phone-2000x1125.jpg)
Find out what you need to think about before you send money outside the UK.
![Funding a degree in the UK](/content/dam/hsbc/gb/images/articles/16-9/article-overseas-education-609179857.jpg)
Find out about ways you can fund your education if you're coming to the UK as a student.
![What is SEPA?](/content/dam/hsbc/ae/images/21-9/1168x500/outside-using-mobile-autumn-1168x500.jpg)
Learn about the standardised way of making electronic payments within the Single Euro Payments Area, known as SEPA.
![What are IBAN, BIC and SWIFT codes?](/content/dam/hsbc/gb/images/articles/16-9/3940-elderly-woman-card-laptop-2000x1125.jpg)
Find out about IBAN, BIC or SWIFT codes and why you might need them when making international payments.
![Managing your money before, during and after travel](/content/dam/hsbc/gb/images/articles/16-9/managing-your-money-travelling-1010898182.jpg)
Get tips on planning your holiday spending so you don't go over budget while you’re away.
![Building your credit rating when you’re new to the UK](/content/dam/hsbc/gb/images/articles/16-9/12508-travellers-with-their-luggage-2000x1125.jpg)
Find out how you may be able to use your international credit record if you’re moving to the UK.