HSBC market themselves as being ‘the world’s local bank’ and if you’re an expatriate the extensive services they offer can certainly make them seem very local. Their account structures and features are highly flexible and targeted to serves the needs of the expatriate; you can bank online or over the phone and you can have access to your money and account details at any time of the day or night no matter where in the world you decide to live.
HSBC offshore banking is the division of HSBC handling international accounts and supporting expatriate account holders, it has been specifically designed to offer expatriate clients a continuation of their localized and targeted services. This article gives an overview of the offshore services provided by the banking giant.
When it comes to relocation abroad money matters are always at the forefront of any expatriates’ mind - and by money matters I mean everything from affording temporary accommodation, establishing a bank account in the local currency, getting health insurance sorted…even finding a job and earning your keep! Well, HSBC offshore banking services have been created as the one stop shop for all things money for all expatriates.
HSBC offshore offer a series of 80 country guides packed with essential information about settling into life in your new chosen destination, these even come complete with full tax planning information for example. Then of course there are the extensive banking services HSBC offshore offer which include multi-currency accounts so that you can be paid in one currency but pay your bills back home in another currency and they even offer international mortgage services for those looking to buy property abroad.
HSBC offer complete insurance coverage as well with a range of life and health insurances available from their offshore banking division and if you want to put a little extra aside when living and working overseas they have a range of offshore saving and investment products that you may be eligible to take advantage of. Where possible these have the added advantage of growing tax free for example.
Other features and benefits afforded expatriates via HSBC’s offshore banking division include international credit and debit cards, overseas loan facilities, preferential foreign exchange services as well as offshore private banking for high net worth individuals.
If you’d like to establish an offshore bank account click here to complete our offshore advice form and an advisor will contact you to discuss and fulfill your requirements.
Please note…HSBC has made an important announcement to their offshore/international customers…you can read more here ‘HSBC Offshore - Important Announcement’
