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Moving to Australia

Moving abroad isn't easy but you can settle in faster with HSBC.

Get a head start on your move with HSBC Australia

Whether you're already an HSBC customer or new to the bank, we can answer your questions and get you set up to manage your finances in Australia, before you even set foot in the country. 

See Priyanka Chopra Jonas help Indian expats settle in

Moving abroad for work is exciting, but setting up in a new country shouldn't mean losing your sense of belonging.

We believe food is a strong bond to where we're from, and a huge part of the belonging that expats miss. So HSBC International teamed up with Priyanka Chopra Jonas to surprise Indian expat families in the UK with a familiar taste of home.

Watch our video to see their reaction as she shares an authentic Indian feast and tells stories of how food connects her to home.

How HSBC can help with your move

  • Get a bank account set up before you arrive
    Whether you already bank with us or not, we can help you open a bank account before you even arrive in Australia.
  • Feel at home sooner with a new credit card
    Once you've arrived in Australia, you can also apply for an HSBC credit card quickly and easily.
  • Send money around the world
    Use mobile banking, online banking, phone banking or visit a branch to transfer to over 200 countries in more than 50 different currencies.
  • Bank the way that suits you
    Get everything you need to manage your money safely and easily in your new home and overseas.

Get started with an HSBC Australia account

Easy banking at home and overseas, with no monthly account fees.
Our premium banking service, for no additional charge.

Apply for an HSBC Australia bank account

Open your account online before moving to Australia if you're in Canada, Egypt, Hong Kong SAR, India, Malaysia, Philippines, Qatar, Singapore, UAE, UK, or the USA (if you're an existing US HSBC Premier customer). Please note that following the sale of HSBC Bank Canada and its subsidiaries to Royal Bank of Canada, we will no longer be able to offer branch support for overseas account opening from Canada.

If you're applying from a different location, our International Banking Centre team can help find the best option for you.

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