Fixed Term Deposit Account – How to apply

How to apply

To open an account with HSBC Expat, follow these four steps:

  1. Choose level of service
  2. Enter your contact details
  3. Complete the application form
  4. Post the form to us with your supporting documents

Next step - choose the level of service you want

Choose which level of service you'd like with your offshore account - but first please read the application criteria and account eligibility.


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Application criteria

HSBC Premier - enjoy a range of exclusive benefits and services

To be eligible for HSBC Premier you must maintain a minimum Relationship Balance of £60,000, or currency equivalent, across all your HSBC Expat accounts and investments. HSBC Premier is free of monthly charges, however, a £35 underfunding fee will apply for any given month where your Relationship Balance falls below the minimum.

For more information on how we calculate your Relationship Balance, please read our Personal Banking Terms of Business.

Personal Banking Terms of Business

HSBC Advance - more than just a traditional banking service

To be eligible for HSBC Advance you must maintain a minimum Relationship Balance of £25,000, or currency equivalent, across all your HSBC Expat accounts and investments.

HSBC Advance is free of monthly charges, however, a £15 underfunding fee will apply for any given month where your Relationship Balance falls below the minimum.


Account eligibility

The minimum balance for our offshore accounts are:

Bank Account: £5,000, US$10,000 or €10,000
Online Bonus Saver Account: £5,000, US$5,000 or €5,000
Saver Account: £5,000, US$10,000 or €10,000
Fixed Deposit Account: £5,000, US$10,000, €10,000 or the currency equivalent of £10,000
Currency Savings Account: The currency equivalent of £10,000


Important

To enable us to comply with our anti-money laundering obligations and international marketing requirements, we reserve the right to review or screen new applications and in some cases this may lead to us declining certain applications. The minimum balance required to open an account may differ for a limited number of countries' nationals or residents. Please contact us if you require further information before applying.

Existing customers

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