Forex services for expats
Trade currencies, set up limit orders and get live market updates with our Forex services.
The FX App built for your expat life
FX at your preferred rates
Transacting on the app will give you access to better rates than on any other HSBC channel.
Fix your desired rates
Set up a Limit Order and we'll convert your currency as soon as the exchange rate reaches the agreed level. Limit Orders are available in EUR, GBP, AUD, NZD, USD, CAD, CHF, SGD, HKD, JPY and THB on the FX App.
View live market insights
Find all the insights you need to make informed decisions, including currency comparisons, volatility data and a live news feed from Thomson Reuters.
Get faster access
Convenience matters. Our app is. quick, secure and simple to use, plus iOS users can log in using Face or Touch ID.
All your FX, all in one place
See all your HSBC accounts in one place, so it’s easy to follow rates, make transfers and stay in control.
FX Limit Orders
A limit order lets you choose in advance the exchange rate you’d like, and your trade happens automatically the moment it’s available. Setting up a limit order is free, you simply pay a margin on your trade when it converts.
Remember, you could have to wait a while until you get your target exchange rate, and if your desired rate isn’t reached, the currency conversion won't happen.
The margin you pay for your limit order depends on how much you want to exchange. The higher the amount, the lower the margin you pay.
| FX App | Over the phone | |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum exchange | USD 1.50 | USD 50,000 |
| Maximum exchange | USD 658,450 | Unlimited |
| How many currencies are available | 11 | 20 |
| Set an expiry date for up to | 3 months | 12 months |
| Type of order | Limit | Limit and Stop |
| Alert when your preferred rate is reached | Text or an email | Relationship Manager contact |
| Minimum exchange | |
| FX App | USD 1.50 |
| Over the phone | USD 50,000 |
| Maximum exchange | |
| FX App | USD 658,450 |
| Over the phone | Unlimited |
| How many currencies are available | |
| FX App | 11 |
| Over the phone | 20 |
| Set an expiry date for up to | |
| FX App | 3 months |
| Over the phone | 12 months |
| Type of order | |
| FX App | Limit |
| Over the phone | Limit and Stop |
| Alert when your preferred rate is reached | |
| FX App | Text or an email |
| Over the phone | Relationship Manager contact |
Set up a Limit order on our FX app:
Set up a Limit order by phone:
Please have your 10 digit PBN and 6 digit PIN to hand before you call. Lines are open Monday to Friday 7.30am–5pm UK time, except bank holidays.
Personalised FX plan
Get rewarded for your loyalty with bespoke rates
Available through your Relationship manager if you have transacted over USD 325,000 or currency equivalent in the previous year
24/7 online and phone trading platform
Enhanced pricing for the trading platform, incoming funds and FX Order Watch
Market updates on key political events and market data release dates
Things you should know
Transaction fees
It's free to use these foreign exchange services but usual transaction fees apply.
Currency conversion risk
The value of currency constantly changes so we can't guarantee a profit or be held responsible for any loss.
Call us to find out more
Existing Premier customers
Please have your 10 digit PBN and 6 digit PIN to hand before you call. Lines are open Monday to Friday 7.30am–5pm UK time, except bank holidays.
New to HSBC Expat
To use our currency exchange services, you need an HSBC Expat account. From multi-currency savings accounts to our FX app, discover all of the reasons to bank with us and open your Expat account today.
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