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At a glance
About
A basic current account for people who don't qualify for one of our other accounts.
Monthly account fee
No.
Who can apply?
Eligibility criteria
- 16 or over and live in the UK or EU.
- Can provide ID or proof of address if needed.
Before applying, we recommend you first check if you’re eligible for our standard HSBC Bank Account instead.
What you get with the account
Features and benefits
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24/7 customer support.
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Apple Pay, Google Pay and Samsung Pay.[@apple-pay-google-pay-samsung-pay]
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No credit, overdraft or cheque book.
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Limited access to other HSBC UK products.
Welcome offers
Terms and conditions apply
No offers currently available.
Optional arranged overdraft
Credit is subject to status
No.
Find out more
Please read the full product information before you apply
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