Get Rate - now with 24 hour real-time online Foreign Exchange

HSBC Personal and Business Internet Banking customers can now take control over foreign currency exchange rates 24 hours a day, with real-time market quotes. To make things even better, customers are now able to trade cross currency pairs including Chinese Renminbi*.

Features and benefits:

  • Trade foreign currencies 24 hours a day with Get Rate's real-time market quotes, Monday 8:00 AM - Friday 11.59 PM (excludes public & US holidays), between your Personal or Business linked HSBC Australia accounts in Internet Banking.
  • Trade cross currency pairs (trades not including AUD) for up to 18 currencies between accounts or on International Money Transfers (Telegraphic Transfers, cut-off times apply)#.
  • Open up to 9 separate HSBC Foreign Currency Accounts^ (including Chinese Renminbi*) currently available through Personal Internet Banking in one easy online application. For HSBC Business customers, please call 1300 731 720 (Monday to Friday 8am-7pm).
  • Never miss an opportunity with 24 hour access and cross currency support with HSBC Mobile Internet Banking.

    Did you know?
    Get Rate quotes are market driven and you can accept or reject a quote and request a new one on the spot.
    See our Frequently Asked Questions for more information.

How to start using Get Rate

 
Personal Customers
  1. Log-on or register to access Personal Internet Banking.

  2. Use your existing Foreign or Multi Currency Accounts to start trading currencies between accounts. You can also apply for an account through Personal Internet Banking.

  3. The "Confirm and Get Rate" option will appear for all eligible transactions on the transfer confirmation screen.
Business Customers
  1. Log-on or register to access Business Internet Banking.

  2. Use your existing Foreign or Multi Currency Accounts to start trading currencies between accounts. To apply for a new account, visit www.hsbc.com.au or call 1300 731 720 (Monday to Friday 8am-7pm).

  3. The "Confirm and Get Rate" option will appear for all eligible transactions on the transfer confirmation screen.
Log onto Personal Internet Banking
Log onto Business Internet Banking

 

New Customers

Choose from a range of accounts online, visit a local branch or call us on 1300 308 008 (Monday to Friday 8am-8pm).

 

Want to know more about Get Rate and how it works? See our Frequently Asked Questions.

Terms & Conditions
The Get Rate feature is only available with Personal Internet Banking, Business Internet Banking or Mobile Internet Banking services (please refer to the relevant PDSs). 24 hour access is available between Monday 8.00 AM - Friday 11.59 PM (except for public & US holidays), for transfers between linked Personal and Business HSBC Australia accounts and selected currencies.
* Chinese Renminbi is only available for eligible Personal Foreign and Multi Currency Accounts. Transaction restrictions apply, please refer to the Personal Savings and Deposit Accounts Supplementary Product Disclosure Statement.
^ This advertisement doesn't take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider these matters and read the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) before you make an investment decision. A copy of the PDS is available at hsbc.com.au, by visiting a branch or calling 1300 308 008. Fees and charges apply - please refer to the Personal financial services charges - your guide, and HSBC Business Fees and Charges for further details.
# For Telegraphic Transfers, Get Rate is only available during specified periods of the day and is not available outside of those periods (please click here for details), including weekends, and during Australian and US public holidays.
When Get Rate is not available, standard board rates will apply.
Future-dated transactions can not use the Get Rate feature and the standard board rates will apply to such transactions on the future date.
There is no cost for the Get Rate service, however the normal fees and charges in relation to the Internet Banking service and the International Money Transfers continue to apply - your guide, and HSBC Business Fees and Charges for further details.

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