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Offshore Bank Account
A flexible international current account, for day to day banking.
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Available in sterling, US dollars or euro
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Accounts opened in either the Isle or Man or Jersey, Channel Islands
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Visa debit card in sterling or US dollars - Info
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Online international money transfers at reduced rates
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0% commission on foreign exchanges
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No account opening fee*
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Minimum balance £5000, US$ 10000, or €10000
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No interest is payable if the balance falls below the minimum account opening balance
Apply for an Offshore Bank Account
*There's no account opening fee for our Offshore Bank Account. However a minimum relationship balance of £25,000 (or currency equivalent) must be maintained, to prevent a £20 monthly service charge from being applied to your account. Click here for more information.
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An Offshore Bank Account is usually the starting point for customers with international or offshore banking requirements. You can use it to:
- Manage your day to day finances from anywhere in the world
- Make payments on your HSBC credit cards, investments, loans or UK mortgages
Competitive interest rates
Interest on the Offshore Bank Account is paid without deduction of tax**. No interest is payable if the balance falls below the minimum account opening balance. Interest Rates with the size of your deposit.
24 hour phone and internet banking
You can bank from any time zone with 24 hour internet and phone banking.
Register for Internet Banking and you'll be able to:
- View balances and statements for your accounts and HSBC Bank plc credit cards online
- Make free bill payments (to UK beneficiaries)
- Enjoy reduced rates on international money transfers
Sterling and US dollar debit cards
These cards offer a convenient, secure way of accessing the money in your Offshore Bank Account, wherever you are. Use them to:
- Pay for goods and services worldwide
- Withdraw money from cash machines worldwide.
And have the added confidence of using your HSBC Bank International sterling debit card for online shopping by registering your card with the MasterCard ®SecureCode™ service or Verified by Visa® service. Learn more
Please note: Customers holding US dollar Visa debit cards will not be able to register their cards for the Verified by Visa service.
**All interest is currently paid gross. However, if you are residing in the EU, credit interest may be subject to a retention tax. As an alternative, you can opt to have your account details reported ultimately to your local tax authority. Learn more
