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UK Bank Account - HSBC

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  • 18-03-2021 4:01pm
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    sitstill
    Registered Users Posts: 1,380 ✭✭✭


    I know there are frequently posts on here asking about how to open a UK bank account. I currently have one in BOI Newry but given rumours about BOI pulling out of the North, I wanted to explore another UK option as I have frequent payments coming in from the UK.

    I discovered that HSBC allow anyone with an EU address to open a current account online. You complete the form and have to post them certified copies of ID and address (this was the tricky part because it cost me €60 to get them certified). It took about 3 weeks and I received my new a/c details and debit card this week.

    Just wanted to share as it might help others.

    More info here: https://www.hsbc.co.uk/current-accounts/products/bank-account/#thingsyoushouldknow


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    Jim2007
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 10,014 Mod ✭✭✭✭Jim2007


    Probably a good idea to a wait until we see what if any agreement is reached between the UK and the EU on financial services, if you don't need it immediately.


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    Yyhhuuu
    Registered Users Posts: 798 ✭✭✭Yyhhuuu


    sitstill wrote: »
    I know there are frequently posts on here asking about how to open a UK bank account. I currently have one in BOI Newry but given rumours about BOI pulling out of the North, I wanted to explore another UK option as I have frequent payments coming in from the UK.

    I discovered that HSBC allow anyone with an EU address to open a current account online. You complete the form and have to post them certified copies of ID and address (this was the tricky part because it cost me €60 to get them certified). It took about 3 weeks and I received my new a/c details and debit card this week.

    Just wanted to share as it might help others.

    More info here: https://www.hsbc.co.uk/current-accounts/products/bank-account/#thingsyoushouldknow

    €60 seems alot to certify a document.


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    JTMan
    Registered Users Posts: 5,537 ✭✭✭JTMan


    Why go to this hassle when you can open a GBP account with Revolut?


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    Yyhhuuu
    Registered Users Posts: 798 ✭✭✭Yyhhuuu


    JTMan wrote: »
    Why go to this hassle when you can open a GBP account with Revolut?

    But there is no deposit guarantee with Revolut is there?


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    #6
    sitstill
    Registered Users Posts: 1,380 ✭✭✭sitstill


    JTMan wrote: »
    Why go to this hassle when you can open a GBP account with Revolut?

    I know that would be an option but I wanted a full-service a/c with branches in NI in case I need to visit one for cheques etc


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    Sheep Shagger
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 6,235 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sheep Shagger


    Yyhhuuu wrote: »
    But there is no deposit guarantee with Revolut is there?

    Indeed there isn't, guess ot all depends how much GBP you intend to hold (might be worth the risk if level is amall).

    I have a 'basic account' with HSBC, took all my documents (passport, proof of address etc) into a branch one Saturday morning when I was over and was opened in a couple of weeks.

    Visa debit card arrived to Dublin address shortly thereafter.


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