International BusinessForeign Currency Account - International Business Account

Minimise your risks

• Reduce your exposure to the risks, complications and costs of currency deals or overseas accounts
• Holding balances in a Foreign Currency Account could lessen the risks associated with foreign exchange fluctuations.

Convenient and simple

• Our Foreign Currency Account can be easier and cheaper than setting up and managing an account in a foreign country, so your business avoids the cost of converting currency
• View balances online with our Business Internet Banking service
• For larger, more complex businesses, you can view statements and make electronic payments direct from your Foreign Currency Account to your suppliers via HSBCnet.

A choice of accounts

Current Account

• Available in US dollar, euro and around 90 other world currencies
• Ability to make electronic payments (low value and high value)
• Overdraft facility available (subject to agreement)
• Online account management on HSBCnet.

Instant Access Savings Account

• Available in any tradeable currency
• Credit interest paid subject to market conditions
• No minimum balance requirements
• Interest paid either half-yearly or quarterly.

Fixed Term Deposit Account

• Higher rates of interest on your balances
• Fixed term to suit your requirements (minimum one week)
• Fixed rate of interest for the period of deposit, paid on maturity
• Available in most major currencies
• Minimum balance of USD10,000 or currency equivalent required
• Ability to deposit or transfer funds to and from Savings or Current Account.

A local account in an overseas market

• For some businesses a local account in an overseas market may be the right option, for example where you have a local payroll
• HSBC's global presence means we can seamlessly provide banking services worldwide
• Our 55 multi-lingual International Banking Centres can help your business open accounts around the world.

Important information

Learn more about our Foreign Currency Account – International Business Account

• Business Banking Terms & Conditions (PDF)
• Business Banking Price List (PDF)
• International Business Price List (PDF) including detail for Export Bills.

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• Access over 8,000 local experts in 63 markets
• Maximise international opportunities and guard against risks
• Manage your global banking from a single log with our award winning HSBCnet
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