Compare HSBC current accounts

HSBC uses the free Current Account Switch Service, so once you have applied and chosen a switch date your payments, direct debits and standing orders are transferred for you within seven working days.

HSBC regularly offers a cash incentive for new customers who switch their main account, so it is worth checking the latest deal and its conditions before you apply.

To open an HSBC current account you typically need to be a UK resident aged 18 or over, with proof of identity such as a passport or driving licence and proof of your current address.

HSBC will usually run a credit check as part of the application, particularly if you ask for an arranged overdraft, so it helps to have your documents ready before you start.