Open an Overseas Bank Account | Moving Overseas

Overseas account opening has never been easier

You’ve decided to take the big leap of moving overseas for work, study or investment outside of Sri Lanka.

An Overseas Bank account will give you a head start and enable you to settle down easier in your new destination.

Overseas account has never been easier

You don’t need to visit a branch to open an HSBC International Account. We’ll guide you through the process where you can sign up for an account from anywhere, anytime and on any device.

Request callback click here to eligibility section This link will open in a new window

Maintain a current or savings account with a minimum balance of LKR500,000
If you are an HSBC Premier customer, the Premier criteria will prevail.

Proof of ID
Proof of Address
Valid visa
Other additional documents will be subject to qualification, status, local country laws and regulations (Documents such as proof of income, tax documents, university offer letters etc.)

Your Case Manager will guide you on what documentation is required. Alongside the proof of ID and Address documents, it would be helpful to keep the additional documents also handy.

Open overseas accounts in over 30 destinations

Open an account pre-departure, or once you arrive. Plus, for certain locations, you can do it all online.

Wherever home is, your bank is too

Manage your global accounts from one place online, and make fee-free transfers between them.

Value-added global services

Wherever you are in the world, you can expect seamless support and professional services that go beyond banking.

Premier in one, Premier in all

If you are an HSBC Premier customer, you can enjoy the same status in your destination country/region as a Premier customer.

How we can help you

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Set up your overseas account in advance

The process is simple and easy. Once we receive the required documents, we'll have your account opened. We can also have your online banking, debit cards, credit cards and cheque books ready and delivered to your home or an address in your destination country/region - just to keep your checklist as short as possible.

To apply for an International bank account, you'll need:

Normal Savings/Current Account – Maintain a minimum balance of LKR500,000 in a Savings or Current Account.
If you are an HSBC Premier customer, you will need to maintain the applicable total relationship balance of LKR 15 million and enjoy the same status in the destination country/region.

You don’t need to visit a branch to open an HSBC International Account. We’ll guide you through the process where you can sign up for an account from anywhere, anytime and on any device.

Please fill out your details so we can get in touch with you.

Request callback click to open the application form for HSBC Premier International This link will open in a new window

Fees and charges
Fees	Non-Premier	Premier
Local handling fee	LKR10,000	FOC
Below balance fee	LKR1,500	LKR3,000

Fees and charges
Fees	Local handling fee
Non-Premier	LKR10,000
Premier	FOC

Fees	Below balance fee
Non-Premier	LKR1,500
Premier	LKR3,000

For an HSBC Premier Account:

This is subject to the local age requirement for ATM card service.

To apply for a supplementary card, the parents are required to be the primary cardholders of Premier MasterCard credit card and the children are required to be aged 16 or above.

Overseas mortgages and overseas account opening applications will be handled and processed by overseas HSBC group entities directly and will be subject to the approval of the overseas HSBC group entities responsible for the areas in which the property is located.

Subject to prevailing foreign exchange regulations in Sri Lanka.