The HSBC Foreign Currency Account gives you the option to hold funds in different currencies, and this includes major foreign currencies (listed below). It does not attract any monthly account keeping fees, and depending on the currencies your account has, you can even earn interest.
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HSBC Foreign Currency Bonus Savings Account USD
- Maximum variable rate
- 0.25% p.a.
- Base interest rate
- 0.25%p.a.
- Minimum deposit
- $300
Our verdict
The HSBC Foreign Currency Account lets you deposit, hold, transfer and withdraw funds in multiple foreign currencies.
Suited towards people who regularly need to switch between currencies - such as expats, frequent flyers and business owners.
Pros
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Save up to 10 currencies
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No monthly fees
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Earn interest on your account
Cons
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Fees apply for depositing
Details
Key details
| Product Name | HSBC Foreign Currency Bonus Savings Account USD |
| Maximum Variable Rate | 0.25% p.a. |
| Standard Variable Rate | 0.25% p.a. |
| Monthly Account Fee | $0 |
| Minimum Opening Deposit | $0 |
| Minimum Age | 18 |
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Jeni Velasco Finder
March 20, 2018
Hi Val,
Thank you for getting in touch with finder. You may also apply for an HSBC Foreign Currency Account online. In this page you may click on How to apply tab and you’ll see the requirements. If you still prefer to apply for an HSBC Foreign Currency Flexi Saver Account USD personally, please see the nearest HSBC branch in your area.
I hope this helps.
Have a great day!
Cheers,
Jeni
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Dennis
March 07, 2018
I have an amount of GBP bank notes and I wish to deposit them in an Australian bank with the ability to either withdraw cash when in the UK or to be able to convert to AUD as and when it suits me; I may do one or both.
I have looked at the HSBC Multi-Currency Account and it does what I want – with the exception that I can’t deposit overseas cash. The CBA Foreign Currency Account allows me to deposit cash but I can not draw on it whilst overseas, plus I would need to open a current account which would incur fees and I don’t really need another current account over the one that I have with my own bank
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May Finder
March 28, 2018
Hi Dennis,
Thanks for your inquiry.
Typically, a multi-currency is a good way of holding (while saving) different currencies in the account so you won’t need to convert your monies right away to AUD. However, one of the downsides is that deposits and withdrawals can only be made at a branch or online, depending on who you are banking with. Most of the time, this account is used when you are frequently receiving different currencies via wire/bank transfers and would like to hold that currency for a period of time until you withdraw them. You can learn more on how multi-currency account works.
So if you will just be staying in the UK for a short while, you might like to consider opening a travel money card instead. Please check your options on travel money cards and see how it works. You can load these cards with AUD first then convert them to GBP prior to your trip and you should be able to use that currency in the UK without having to worry about conversion rates. If you want to reload while in the UK, you have the option to do it online.
Hope this helps.
Cheers,
May
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Bmcer1
August 10, 2017
Hi, would I be able to make cash withdrawals with this account in Serbia?
Regards,
Ben
Rench Finder
August 10, 2017
Hi,
Thanks for your inquiry. Please note that we are not affiliated with HSBC or any company we feature on our site and so we can only offer you general advice.
I’m afraid cash withdrawal is not available in Serbia for HSBC Foreign Currency Flexi Saver Account.
You can make as many deposits and withdrawals as you like, although there are certain limitations when it comes to making them at HSBC branches. (local Australian branches) When it comes to depositing cash at an HSBC branch, you can only deposit Australian, United States, and Hong Kong Dollars.
Best regards,
Rench
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Bob
August 09, 2017
Hi,
If I set up a business NZ Dollar Account with my Australian business name & make some 50 electronic transactions (withdrawals) within a 1 month period what is the cost per transaction (withdrawal).
Thank you.
Bob
Arnold
August 09, 2017
Hi Bob,
Thanks for your inquiry.
You will be charged $0.50 for every withdrawal and $15 for the monthly service fee.
Hope this information helped.
Cheers,
Arnold
Jo
July 08, 2017
Hi would deposit handling fee apply to electronically transfer US or HK dollar
arnold.salas@findercrew.com
July 09, 2017
Hi Jo,
Thanks for your inquiry.
No, electronic transfers will not incur handling fees, this fee only applies to notes deposited through an HSBC branch.
Hope this information helped.
Cheers,
Arnold
val
March 20, 2018
which is the best branch and their street address to contact if i want to open this account anywhere in Australia please?