HSBC Secondary Account

Ekon

Hello ALL,

Is it true that one can't open HSBC Account if he/she will use it as a secondary account . My wife went to HSBC and one of the manager told her that she can't open an account if she will be using it as a second account.

Never heard of this before , is this true ?

Thanks.

Stubod

..can't believe that...I have operated an HSBC as a "3rd" account for years and not had any problems so far...

rb10

HSBC are known to be funny about this. If she really must have an HSBC account then just open it online.

But I don't know why anyone would want to use HSBC either as a primary or secondary account ... you're much better off with Nationwide / Santander / TSB / Lloyds / Bank of Scotland / Halifax.

innovate

rb10 wrote: »

But I don't know why anyone would want to use HSBC either as a primary or secondary account ...

Only one good reason I can think of - their Reg Saver. Still pays 4% AER, and only way you can have it is if you have a current account with them.

To the OP: has your wife tried applying online?