HSBC Accounts FAQs

The Everyday Global Account is suited to:

• Anyone aged 16 years or over who is looking for a flexible, low cost everyday transaction account
  
• Online shoppers, including in other currencies
• Overseas travel planners wanting to take advantage of no overseas ATM and transaction fees¹
• Those who have international banking needs wanting to send and receive money in another currency such as overseas rent or mortgage repayment
• The budget savvy who like to be in control of how they save, budget and track their spending in multiple currencies
• Investors and those wanting to diversify in other currencies
• Travellers wanting the flexibility and choice – to either pre-load a currency or automatically exchange at time of a transaction

Use this quick step-by-step guide to transfer your regular payments to your new HSBC Account.

No, there is no minimum opening or ongoing balance required for the HSBC Bonus Savings Account.

Three simple ways to apply for an HSBC Everyday Savings Account:

1. Apply for your HSBC Everyday Savings Account online.
2. Contact Us on 1300 131 605 (or +612 9005 8114 if calling from overseas) to apply over the phone with the help of one of our consultants - the phone application service is available Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 8:00pm AEST.
3. Apply in any HSBC Branch.

You will need to activate your HSBC Visa Debit Card before you can use it. We send your card to you as 'inactive' for security reasons.

There are 2 ways you can activate your HSBC VISA Debit Card:

1. On the HSBC Australia Mobile Banking app, select your account, then select "Manage account" > "Manage card" and follow the prompts.
2. By calling 1300 308 008 (or +612 9005 8220 if calling from overseas) and following the voice prompts.

You will need:

• Your 6 digit phone banking access code
• Your 12 digit account number which can be found on the back of your debit card
• Your card number

You can place a temporary block on your debit card by logging on to the HSBC Australia Mobile Banking app, selecting your account, "Manage account", then "Manage card".

To unblock your card, log on to the HSBC Australia Mobile Banking app, select your account, "Manage account", then "Manage card".