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HSBC - can open bank account on Saturday?

tashalove
tashalove Posts: 144 Forumite
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Hello

I'd like to open a HSBC bank account at my local branch but it says No Counter Services available on Saturday. Does this mean I can't speak to an advisor about opening an account?

I work during weekdays and have no means going to my branch so I'm really stumped over what to do.

Can anyone advise?

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  • richard9991
    richard9991 Posts: 1,618 Forumite
    tashalove wrote: »
    Hello

    I'd like to open a HSBC bank account at my local branch but it says No Counter Services available on Saturday. Does this mean I can't speak to an advisor about opening an account?

    I work during weekdays and have no means going to my branch so I'm really stumped over what to do.

    Can anyone advise?
    open it on the phone this is what i did ring 0800130130 they will open it then you go to branch to sighn and show id etc.
  • adamc260
    adamc260 Posts: 2,055 Forumite
    Or even apply online, it's just as easy :)!
  • Mishomeister
    Mishomeister Posts: 1,083 Forumite
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    No counter open means no COUNTER open. Do you need a cashier to open an account? You will be more than welcome to come and open the account on Saturday.

    To the people who promoted doing it on the telephone take into account that firstly you are promoting people to use indian callcentres in front of British workers in branches and giving sale to a callcentre people but paperwork etc hassle to branch person so don't expect to high service from branch staff after doing your account on telephone
  • huw01
    huw01 Posts: 457 Forumite
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    yes you can. I opened a regular saver on a saturday in branch last year.

    I was a current account holder already but I don't think that made any difference, the branch was full of people opening accounts, setting up mortgages etc
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