HSBC Premier checking

Premium banking with no HSBC fees[@acceligmaintfee] on everyday transactions, no hassle and no borders. Enjoy access to Premier[@premiereligibility] privileges and preferred rates for your family. Live, work and travel with HSBC Premier status around the world.

Here's what you get with an HSBC Premier checking account

Premier for you

Get priority services, global support, no HSBC fees on everyday transactions[@acceligmaintfee] and a $50 monthly maintenance fee, unless eligibility criteria is met[@premiereligibility].

Premier for your family

When you’re Premier, your family is Premier too – with access to global Premier privileges and preferred rates for up to four family members[@linkaccpriv].

Premier around the world

Unlock Premier in one country and you can live, work and travel with Premier status around the world with HSBC.

Unlock all that Premier offers you

Get competitive pricing across all of our products.

Get access to wealth solutions, insights and advice from an HSBC Wealth Relationship Manager through HSBC Securities (USA) Inc.[@investmentsdisclaimer]

Spend, shop, and share good times with the security of a Mastercard® chip debit card.

Share Premier with your family

Share your Premier status with up to four family members[@linkaccpriv]. Like you, they'll enjoy global privileges and preferential savings rates. Get overseas account opening support for loved ones moving abroad.

Travel the world – with Premier status

Access your eligible, worldwide HSBC deposit accounts online and transfer funds between them with Global View and Global Transfers[@gloviewglotrans].

Overseas account opening support before you move or work abroad.

Pay no foreign transaction fees on your purchases when you use the HSBC Premier Debit World Mastercard® card.

Things to know

Qualifying criteria

To apply for a Premier checking account, you need to have at least one of the following:

What you may need to apply

Some of the things we may ask for include:

Important documents

Apply for an HSBC Premier checking account

New to HSBC?

Apply this way if you're not already an HSBC U.S. client and are applying for a sole account.

Already an HSBC U.S. client?

Apply this way if you're already an HSBC client and are applying for a sole account.

Apply for a joint account

If you want to apply for a joint Premier checking account, or don't meet the criteria to apply online, please leave your details and we'll call you back to help with your application.

By applying online you are accepting the terms and can meet the requirements listed on this page.

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HSBC Premier credit card

Designed for your everyday spend.

HSBC Premier Relationship Savings[@QualPremRelSavAcc]

Link your Premier [@premiereligibility] checking account and meet the monthly criteria to give your savings rate a boost.

Additional information

Disclaimers and additional information

All accounts will get the interest rates and Annual Percentage Yields (APYs) in effect when the account is opened and funded online. See Terms & Charges for more information.

Important information about procedures for opening a new account

To help the government fight the funding of terrorism and money laundering activities, Federal law requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify, and record information that identifies each person or entity that opens an account.

What this means for you: If you open a personal account, we will ask for your name, address, taxpayer identification number, date of birth, and other information that will allow us to identify you. Additionally, we will take certain steps to verify your identity, such as asking for your driver's license or other identifying documents or checking other sources. Similar identification requirements apply to non-personal accounts such as corporations and partnerships. Be assured that we recognize the importance of protecting your privacy and safeguarding the confidentiality of the information you provide to us.

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