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Expat FX app

Get exclusive forex rates when you download our app

The FX app built for your expat life

Whether you're managing a life abroad or looking after finances in another country, our HSBC Expat FX app, designed specifically for our customers, is here to help.

View all your bank accounts in one place, make informed forex decisions using our helpful market insights, convert currency at your preferred rate by setting up a Limit Order1 and make global transfers in a few simple steps.

Why you'll love the FX app

  • Your world in one page
    Whether the currency is USD, GBP or Thai Baht, you can view all of your HSBC bank accounts, local and overseas, all in one consolidated view. Perfect for checking your balance, paying bills and arranging transfers.
  • Live Market Insights and news
    Knowledge is power, so our FX app gives you in-depth insights all in one place, from currency comparisons to volatility data - and a live news feed from Thomson Reuters.
  • Limit Orders & Rate Alerts on the go
    Set up a Limit Order or an alert and we'll track exchange rates for you. We can then either automatically convert as soon as the exchange rate reaches the agreed level or notify you via SMS and email.
  • Access using Touch and Face ID, or your 6 digital FX App PIN
    When you’re on the go, convenience matters. Log in quickly and securely using Touch ID or Face ID. On your first log in you will need your online banking credentials.

Limit Order and Price Alert services

We want to help you make more informed FX decisions so you can use our foreign exchange services to perform forex transactions when the time is right for you. Both Limit Orders and Price Alerts are available on the phone and through the HSBC FX app.

A Limit Order is an instruction placed to execute a foreign exchange transaction when a specified rate hits. The order will last three months and end if the rate is not met during that time. You can also cancel the order if you change your mind.

A Price Alert is a notification when a specified rate hits. Allowing you to decide whether to execute the transaction.

Get the FX app

Already bank with us? Download the FX app today

If you're already a customer, simply scan the QR code using your camera on your Apple iOS or Android mobile device to download the HSBC FX app and get started!

You will need your online banking username, memorable question and password handy to log in for the first time, after that you can log in quickly and securely using Touch ID or Face ID.

New to HSBC Expat

To benefit from our FX app, you will need to open an HSBC Expat Bank Account with us first. Discover all of the reasons to bank with us and other benefits we have to offer by applying online.

Frequently asked questions

How do I download and use the FX app? 

How is the FX app different to the mobile banking app? 

What is a Limit Order? 

Is there a hold placed on my funds when I set up a Limit Order? 

What devices can I use the FX app on? 

What fees apply? 

 

1To set up a Limit Order it must be a minimum amount of £1 and a maximum of £500,000 (or currency equivalent).

2Touch and Face ID is available for iOS users only.

3Customers can only make payments and transfers to saved beneficiaries already in your online banking.

 

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