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HSBC Pre-Approval

Hi Guys,

Does HSBCs internal system allow for pre-approval of products at all ?

I'm specifically thinking about credit cards but could take a more generic answer as to how it might work.

Thanks
JG
Thanks
JG

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  • 20aday
    20aday Posts: 2,610 Forumite
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    I'm not a HSBC customer but they offer a soft search facility on their website for credit cards:

    https://creditcardeligibilitycheck.hsbc.co.uk

    Unless you've opted out I'd imagine any pre-approved offers may appear on the Internet Banking services?
    It's not your credit score that counts, it's your credit history. Any replies are my own personal opinion and not a representation of my employer.
  • JuicyJesus
    JuicyJesus Posts: 3,832 Forumite
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    It would be a breach of confidentiality for one of them to tell you.
    urs sinserly,
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  • starM
    starM Posts: 1,464 Forumite
    They do or they use to.

    https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/665563

    I have been an HSBC/FD customer for 18 years now. Since I have HSBC Gold card and flexiloan. No credit check applied. I havent been to HSBC branch for a very long time but they to use to have a behavior score. If I remember correctly that was displayed under all accounts screen.

    Depending how good your behavior score is you might get accepted for a credit card.
  • JGUK
    JGUK Posts: 222 Forumite
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    So if your internal score is high enough, no external credit checks ?
    Thanks
    JG
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