OPENING AN ACCOUNT

Whether you are coming to France to live or work or are buying a house here, HSBC can help you settle in. From opening accounts to making international transfers, your English-speaking Relationship Manager will help make your transition smooth.

BENEFIT FROM OUR TAILOR-MADE INTERNATIONAL SERVICES

• With our "on boarding" service, you can have your account opened in the HSBC branch of your choice before you even arrive in France, where your cheque book and bank card will be ready for you to collect*.
• You will be assigned an HSBC English speaking Relationship Manager who specialises in expatriate and international customers specific needs in order to make your transition as smooth as possible.
• An added benefit is that all cash withdrawals made at any HSBC ATM worldwide using your HSBC debit card are free of charge.
• You will also have the option of opening accounts in £, $ or any other major currency.
• Benefit from unlimited free international transfers** among other services with the International package "HSBC Passeport".

*The application must be complete, accepted by the HSBC branch and comply with local regulations.
**Excluding correspondents' charges and in accordance with our terms and conditions.

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