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HSBC Secondary Account

Ekon
Ekon Posts: 5 Forumite
in Savings & investments
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.

Comments

  • Stubod
    Stubod Posts: 2,654 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper
    ..can't believe that...I have operated an HSBC as a "3rd" account for years and not had any problems so far...
    .."It's everybody's fault but mine...."
  • rb10
    rb10 Posts: 6,334 Forumite
    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
    innovate Posts: 16,217 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    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?
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