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HSBC just lost a customer (rant!)

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  • gt94sss2
    gt94sss2 Posts: 6,409 Forumite
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    Lith wrote: »
    Tried it my self when i was in japan 0.o didn't wanna know also tried it in aussie land didn't wanna know..... so what have i missed?

    What were you trying to do?

    Worked for me in Tokyo and the US, though I have a Premier account so they can access my details globally.

    For me though, the big advantage is being able to open local current accounts - its just a shame they are closing their retail banks in Japan.

    Regards
    Sunil
  • Lith
    Lith Posts: 897 Forumite
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    gt94sss2 wrote: »
    What were you trying to do?

    Worked for me in Tokyo and the US, though I have a Premier account so they can access my details globally.

    For me though, the big advantage is being able to open local current accounts - its just a shame they are closing their retail banks in Japan.

    Regards
    Sunil

    Trying to check my balance and pay some money in ?


    they was like... who are you? GET OUT etc lol

    prem account? Christ you need a min of £50k to get one of them you lucky sod.
    HSBC (Main A/C)
    Halifax Back up A/C
    Lloyds (Spending) A/C
    RBS Back up A/C
    Barclays Old A/C
    Nationwide Old A/C
  • They place accounts as dormant for fraud purposes. I'm sure if somebody had got your details and took your money out you would have been really pleased!
  • gt94sss2
    gt94sss2 Posts: 6,409 Forumite
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    Lith wrote: »
    Trying to check my balance and pay some money in ?

    Well, I can certainly get my HSBC balance from ATM's overseas..

    I think you may have assumed more into their advertising than they offer on your account..
    prem account? Christ you need a min of £50k to get one of them you lucky sod.
    Normally yes, though I meet it my keeping my ISA there.

    However, sometimes banks do waive the requirement. HSBC did for my UK colleagues in Japan (we are still paid in GBP).

    Regards
    Sunil
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