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Open an International Account

Benefits of an HSBC overseas account

Manage your money easily and make the most of your finances when you're abroad.

Open another account in multiple global destinations whether you're in Sri Lanka or abroad
Settle in with a credit card in your new destination
Manage your accounts online, in one place
Make fee-free transfers between your accounts if you're a Premier customer
Enjoy value-added services such as tax solutions, relocation support, and special offers worldwide

How to apply for an overseas account

1. Choose your destination

Select your current location and where you'd like to open an overseas account. We can help you open an account in multiple global destinations.

2. Check if you're eligible

You can apply if you're at least 18 years old and have a valid reason for opening an overseas account. Additional criteria may apply depending on your destination.

3. Start your application

Fill in the form, and someone from our International team will get in touch. We will support you with your application and let you know what documents you'll need.

What you need to know

Argentina, Australia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bermuda, China, Egypt, Expat offshore (Jersey), Hong Kong SAR, India, Indonesia, Macau SAR, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Turkey, UAE, UK, USA and Vietnam.

To complete the application you will require to furnish,

valid proof of identity, such as your passport, driving license or national ID
proof of address, such as a bank statement or utility bill
a valid visa

you may also be asked to provide,

your employment, income and tax details
additional documents, subject to qualification status, local laws and regulations

If you're applying for a joint account, you'll need to provide details for both applicants.

Ready to open an overseas account?

Get started by speaking to someone in our International team who can help you open an account abroad.

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Frequently asked questions

It's free to open an overseas account if you're a Premier customer. The annual account and monthly maintenance fees are also waived.

For staff-assisted or phone-assisted account openings for non-Premier customers, a handling fee of LKR10,000 applies. A 100% handling fee waiver of LKR10,000 until 31 December 2024 - read the full terms and conditions (PDF).

To open an International account you will need to maintain :

A Current or Savings account with a minimum balance of LKR500,000.
if you're an HSBC Premier customer, then the Premier criteria will prevail

It will take approximately 14 days from submitting your application forms to opening your account. It may be faster in some markets if you apply online.

Within this time, you’ll need to provide all the documents and have them verified.

Please make sure your personal and contact information is up to date before you apply. If anything needs updating once you've started, you'll need to begin your application again from the beginning.

There might be other factors that increase the time it takes to complete your account opening, such as a surge in customer enquiries or time differences.

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How to open an overseas account

Benefits of an HSBC overseas account

How to apply for an overseas account

1. Choose your destination

2. Check if you're eligible

3. Start your application

What you need to know

Where can you open an account?

What you'll need to apply

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to open and maintain an overseas account?

How long does it take to open an overseas account?

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