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Compare Foreign Currency Accounts

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If you already have an HSBC Foreign Currency Account, please visit our Important notices page to find out more.

Everyday Global Account

 

A great way to take advantage of the opportunities that holding foreign currency can bring.

HSBC Foreign Currency Bonus Savings Account

 

Save in foreign currencies with flexible access to your savings account when you need it.

Foreign Currency Term Deposit

 

Have the certainty of a fixed rate that can be fixed from 30 days to 12 months.

Features

Account type

Everyday Global Account

HSBC Foreign Currency Bonus Savings Account

Foreign Currency Term Deposit

Features

An everyday account that holds up to 10 currencies with no monthly fee and no ATM1 or transaction fees.

If you need to hold foreign currency, saving just got more flexible.

Offers a fixed interest rate for your chosen term and is ideal to help you save in a foreign currency.

Features

Account type

Features

Everyday Global Account

An everyday account that holds up to 10 currencies with no monthly fee and no ATM1 or transaction fees.

HSBC Foreign Currency Bonus Savings Account

If you need to hold foreign currency, saving just got more flexible.

Foreign Currency Term Deposit

Offers a fixed interest rate for your chosen term and is ideal to help you save in a foreign currency.

Details

Account type

Everyday Global Account

HSBC Foreign Currency Bonus Savings Account

Foreign Currency Term Deposit
Interest Rate

No interest is payable on balances in any currency

Varies

View interest rates

Varies

View interest rates

Minimum opening balance

$0

$0

Varies

View opening balances
Minimum ongoing balance
      
Monthly Account fee

$0

$0

  
Number of transactions at no charge per month2

Unlimited3

Unlimited3

  
Early withdrawal fees     

$30 AUD

In the event you would like to withdraw your funds prior to maturity, you will need to provide 31 days' notice. If you withdraw the funds before the end of the fixed term, the interest you receive for that deposit will only be 50% of the interest that you are entitled to, up to the date you are making the withdrawal.

Details

Account type
 Interest Rate

Everyday Global Account

No interest is payable on balances in any currency

HSBC Foreign Currency Bonus Savings Account

Varies

View interest rates

Foreign Currency Term Deposit

Varies

View interest rates
Account type

Minimum opening balance

Everyday Global Account

$0

HSBC Foreign Currency Bonus Savings Account

$0

Foreign Currency Term Deposit

Varies

View opening balances
Account type
 Minimum ongoing balance

Everyday Global Account

  

HSBC Foreign Currency Bonus Savings Account

  

Foreign Currency Term Deposit

  
Account type
 Monthly Account fee

Everyday Global Account

$0

HSBC Foreign Currency Bonus Savings Account

$0

Foreign Currency Term Deposit

  
Account type
 Number of transactions at no charge per month2

Everyday Global Account

Unlimited3

HSBC Foreign Currency Bonus Savings Account

Unlimited3

Foreign Currency Term Deposit

  
Account type
 Early withdrawal fees

Everyday Global Account

   

HSBC Foreign Currency Bonus Savings Account

  

Foreign Currency Term Deposit

$30 AUD

In the event you would like to withdraw your funds prior to maturity, you will need to provide 31 days' notice. If you withdraw the funds before the end of the fixed term, the interest you receive for that deposit will only be 50% of the interest that you are entitled to, up to the date you are making the withdrawal.

Account access

Account type

Everyday Global Account

HSBC Foreign Currency Bonus Savings Account

Foreign Currency Term Deposit

Branch4

 

 

 

Online Banking

 

 

 

Phone Banking

 

 

 
Telegraphic Transfers

 

 

 

eStatements available

 

 

 

Account access

Account type

Branch4

Everyday Global Account

 

HSBC Foreign Currency Bonus Savings Account

 

Foreign Currency Term Deposit

 
Account type

Online Banking

Everyday Global Account

 

HSBC Foreign Currency Bonus Savings Account

 

Foreign Currency Term Deposit

 
Account type

Phone Banking

Everyday Global Account

 

HSBC Foreign Currency Bonus Savings Account

 

Foreign Currency Term Deposit

 
Account type
 Telegraphic Transfers

Everyday Global Account

 

HSBC Foreign Currency Bonus Savings Account

 

Foreign Currency Term Deposit

 
Account type

eStatements available

Everyday Global Account

 

HSBC Foreign Currency Bonus Savings Account

 

Foreign Currency Term Deposit

 

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Terms & Conditions 

  1. Non HSBC ATM owners/operators may charge an ATM Operator Fee for withdrawals or balance enquiries at their ATMs. Other fees and charges may apply.
  2. Via permitted access methods.
  3. Other fees and charges may apply. Please refer to the Personal Banking Booklet (PDF) for details on all charges.
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This advertisement provides general advice only and doesn't take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the Transaction and Savings Accounts Terms (PDF) and Financial Services Guide (PDF) before acquiring this product, available by calling 1300 308 008, at your local branch or www.hsbc.com.au. Issued by HSBC Bank Australia Limited ABN 48 006 434 162. AFSL 232595.

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