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Foreign exchange

Explore our foreign exchange services and channels tailored to your needs.

Go global with a little help from home

We know that when you’re on the go, your money is too. With our foreign exchange services, you can switch and send major global currencies via our online and mobile banking platforms – any day, any time. 

Here's what you'll get with our foreign exchange services

Access to major currencies

Open savings accounts in 11 major foreign currencies, helping you secure and manage your global money needs.

Exchange currencies with ease

Make currency exchanges 24/7 via online and mobile banking[@foreign-currency-accounts].

Global banking at your fingertips

Manage and send money instantly to your HSBC accounts abroad via Global View and Global Transfers, free of charge.

Preferred FX rates for Premier

As a Premier customer, get access to preferential foreign exchange rates, helping you save on conversion costs.

Foreign exchange for all your needs

Choose from 11 major foreign currencies

  • Manage your foreign currency needs easily with HSBC Foreign Currency Savings Account.
  • Exchange between and transact with 12 major currencies: Philippine Peso (PHP), US Dollar (USD), Australian Dollar (AUD), Canadian Dollar (CAD), Euro (EUR), Hong Kong Dollar (HKD), Japanese Yen (JPY), New Zealand Dollar (NZD), Pound Sterling (GBP), Renminbi (RMB), Singapore Dollar (SGD), and Swiss Franc (CHF).
  • Convert currencies via branch banking, phone banking, and web chat. You may also directly convert and transfer funds between your foreign currency accounts and Peso accounts via online banking and mobile banking[@foreign-currency-accounts].

Get preferential foreign exchange rates

  • As a Premier customer, get access to preferential foreign exchange rates when you transact via phone banking, web chat, and branch banking.
  • Preferential foreign exchange rates also apply to Global Transfers transactions, based on your global customer status.

Transact in foreign currencies with ease

  • Enjoy secure and cash-free debit transactions in up to 11 foreign currencies, wherever you are, with an HSBC Debit Card.
  • Save on foreign exchange costs by debiting funds directly from your foreign currency accounts when you use your debit card abroad or online.

Send money locally and overseas

  • Make instant transfers to your HSBC accounts worldwide through Global View and Global Transfers, free of charge.
  • Save time and money by making local and international transfers through online banking and mobile banking, subject to daily transfer limits and fees.

Ready to get started?

New to FX?

If you don’t have an HSBC foreign currency account, please visit our branch or reach out to your Relationship Manager.

Convert currencies now

If you're an existing HSBC customer and you have an HSBC foreign currency account, you can log on to online banking to start making foreign currency exchanges.

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