Opening HSBC - how long does it take?

zolablue25

Applied on Saturday and added in my switching details. Received a message saying something like "We need to review your applicaion" but heard nothing since. How long does this normally take and will you receive notification one way or another?


I didn't even get an email confirmation of my application which I thought was bit odd.

colsten

There are numerous reports on this forum about HSBC taking ages over current account applications.

PRAISETHESUN

HSBC is known for being very slow to open accounts. You do not get a confirmation email when you finish your application, and from memory when I opened mine I think it was a week or so before I got any sort of confirmation that my application had been successful - I got some forms in the post I had to sign and return.

Motormad

I think it's around 2 weeks since I applied and the first communication was a text message 30 minutes ago thanking me for applying and they are reviewing my application and will be in touch soon.Probably another 2 weeks??

Futuristic

I applied recently and it took less than a week to get all my info/card/pin. Theres a switch doc when logged in but no further info on switch yet, been ~2+ weeks now.

Wilt

When I applied I had no further communication after submitting the application form until the debit card arrived a couple of weeks later

Frogdad

I have just applied on line and it was instant and I was told I could setup telephone banking and then online banking as soon as my debit card arrived which was within 3 working days. Not started the switch process yet, but will do it within 30 days of opening the account.

buyhighselllow

Cards arrived, switch happened Tuesday. Still yet to receive the code I need to actually access the account online though, which I posted the info to them 1 week ago

eskbanker

zimou13 wrote: »

Opening HSBC - how long does it take?
I registered my company and came to a NatWest branch to open business accout. All went fine, I filled all the documents and gave them utility bills, passport etc, etc. and I signed everything and the lady told me - all done, and I will receive account details later.

Opening an HSBC account in a NatWest branch? Clever stuff....

How long does it take to open a can of :spam:?

badger09

eskbanker wrote: »

Opening an HSBC account in a NatWest branch? Clever stuff....

How long does it take to open a can of :spam:?

The poster in question is however very patient;)

Futuristic

Futuristic wrote: »

I applied recently and it took less than a week to get all my info/card/pin. Theres a switch doc when logged in but no further info on switch yet, been ~2+ weeks now.

And just by luck I got text to confirm switch has been accepted and will complete in 7 days.